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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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NRC proposes security regulation changes
In 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14300, “‘Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,” which directs the NRC to conduct a sweeping, multifaceted overhaul of its structure, culture, and regulations with the aim of facilitating increased deployment of new nuclear technologies and capacity.
Technical Session|Operations & Power
Friday, April 17, 2026|10:45–11:45AM CDT|RUDR 404
Session Chair:
Jacob Henry
Alternate Chair:
Zach Lassater
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Integrated Feasibility Assessment of SMRs for Remote Mining Operations
10:45–11:05AM CDT
Maxim N. Yamilov (Purdue Univ.), Dylan Ryssel (Purdue Univ.)
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Intermediate Energy Storage System for Project PELE
11:05–11:25AM CDT
Eli Vanderkolk (U.S. Military Academy), William Cooper (U.S. Military Academy), Owen Li (U.S. Military Academy), Cameron Keene (U.S. Military Academy)
Efficiency Enhancement of Control Rod Worth Calibration in TRIGA Mk-II Reactor using Rod Swap Technique
11:25–11:45AM CDT
Jeongwon Seo (Univ. Texas, Austin), Sam Queralt (Univ. Texas, Austin), William S. Charlton (Univ. Texas, Austin), Kevin Clarno (ORNL)
