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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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The spark of the Super: Teller–Ulam and the birth of the H-bomb—rivalry, credit, and legacy at 75 years
In early 1951, Los Alamos scientists Edward Teller and Stanislaw Ulam devised a breakthrough that would lead to the hydrogen bomb [1]. Their design gave the United States an initial advantage in the Cold War, though comparable progress was soon achieved independently in the Soviet Union and the United Kingdom.
Friday, April 14, 2023|8:00–9:30AM EDT
Hilton Ballroom
This event is presented by Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
The Torchbearer is an iconic symbol at the University of Tennessee that represents lighting the way for others through leadership and service. This breakfast plenary will cover how those about to enter the industry can serve and become leaders in the community. Additionally, this plenary will provide advice for early professionals as the workforce shifts to the next generation of nuclear scientists and engineers.
Dr. Larry Satkowiak
Lisa Marshall
Jeremy Mettler
Julie Ezold