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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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DTRA’s advancements in nuclear and radiological detection
A new, more complex nuclear age has begun. Echoing the tensions of the Cold War amid rapidly evolving nuclear and radiological threats, preparedness in the modern age is a contest of scientific innovation. The Research and Development Directorate (RD) at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is charged with winning this contest.
Technical Session|Reactor Physics
Saturday, April 18, 2026|2:30–3:30PM CDT|RUDR 404
Session Chair:
Carlos M. Mendez (TAMU)
Alternate Chair:
Zach Lassater
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Microreactor Core Design for Military Applications
2:30–2:50PM CDT
Nicholas Vandenbrink (Univ. Michigan), Dylan Stone (Univ. Michigan), David Wenger (Univ. Michigan)
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Neutronic and Economic Analysis of Moderator Performance in SUMMIT
2:50–3:10PM CDT
William Bacharach (NCSU), Jacob A. Martin (NCSU), Evelyn R. Washburn (GE Vernova), John C. Klemes (GE Vernova), Joshua Richard (GE Vernova), John F. Zino (GE Vernova)
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