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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|Panel|Panels
Friday, April 17, 2026|2:30–3:30PM CDT|MSC 2405
Session Chair:
Karl Gomez
Alternate Chair:
Vincent Su
Session Organizer:
Carlo Dal Colletto (TAMU)
This panel covers the economic landscape surrounding nuclear investment and deployment strategy. Key topics include Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) for advanced reactors, risk assessment frameworks, NRC licensing activities and timelines, how the regulatory environment needs to evolve to accommodate novel reactor designs, private vs. public financing models, and the broader economic strategy of deploying nuclear in a competitive energy market. The panel is designed for an audience that may not be deeply familiar with the business side of nuclear energy.
Joseph Wolf
Texas A&M University
David O'Keefe
Dennis Beal
Institute for Strategic and Innovative Technologies
Steven Hellman
Sid Fowler
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