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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|3:45–4:45PM CDT|MSC 2404
Session Chair:
Brendan Kelly
Alternate Chair:
Vincent Su
Session Organizer:
Carlo Dal Colletto (TAMU)
This panel brings together alumni of the Texas A&M Nuclear Engineering program spanning more than five decades, from the class of 1965 through the class of 2016. The discussion will explore how the TAMU nuclear engineering program has evolved alongside the nuclear industry, what career paths have been available to graduates across different eras, and what the future holds. This panel is explicitly designed as a celebration and inspiration for current students — a "hoorah" for Aggie nuclear alumni and a reminder of the legacy they are joining.
Texas A&M University
Adam Williams
Sandia National Laboratories
Robert Martin
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Sandra Sloan
BWXT Advanced Technologies
Cody Orsak
Idaho National Laboratory
Mitty Plummer
University of North Texas
Timothy Crook
TerraPower, LLC
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