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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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DOE RFI probes barriers to space reactor production
The Department of Energy is asking for industry input on the United States’ readiness to produce “up to four space reactors within five years,” according to a request for information that opened on Tuesday.
With a quick turnaround—the deadline for responses is May 5—the RFI asks for an assessment of gaps or challenges related to reactor design, long-lead-time components, and fuel allocation or production.
Technical Session|Radiation Protection & Shielding
Saturday, April 18, 2026|3:45–4:45PM CDT|RUDR 302
Session Chair:
Alayna Al-Awaj (TAMU)
Alternate Chair:
Zach Lassater
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Validation of Gamma Shielding Models for Military Armored Vehicles
3:45–4:05PM CDT
Cole Gifford (U.S. Military Academy), Carlos Posey (U.S. Military Academy), Kenyatta Brannon (U.S. Military Academy)
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Radiation Shielding Efficiency of Tungsten Carbide Microparticle-Reinforced Epoxy Composites
4:05–4:25PM CDT
Furkan Erdogan (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Jessika V. Rojas (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.)
Micro-Modular Reactor Shielding in Military Contexts
4:25–4:45PM CDT
Gretchen Russell (U.S. Military Academy), Christopher Gayton (U.S. Military Academy), William Gilfoil (U.S. Military Academy), Katelyn Woenker (U.S. Military Academy)
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