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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|Panel|Panels
Saturday, April 18, 2026|3:45–4:45PM CDT|MSC 2404
Session Chair:
Andrew Stewart
Alternate Chair:
Vincent Su
Session Organizer:
Carlo Dal Colletto (TAMU)
This panel explores the applications of nuclear engineering in space, including nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP), radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs), space surface power, and the broader question of how nuclear technology can enable deep space exploration beyond what is possible with chemical propulsion.
Kristina Douglas
Saroj Kumar
Univ. Alabama, Hunstville
Ian Madorin-Mcgregor
L3Harris
William Lyon
Oklo, Inc.
Jackson Harter
INL