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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|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)
