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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Fusion energy: Progress, partnerships, and the path to deployment
Over the past decade, fusion energy has moved decisively from scientific aspiration toward a credible pathway to a new energy technology. Thanks to long-term federal support, we have significantly advanced our fundamental understanding of plasma physics—the behavior of the superheated gases at the heart of fusion devices. This knowledge will enable the creation and control of fusion fuel under conditions required for future power plants. Our progress is exemplified by breakthroughs at the National Ignition Facility and the Joint European Torus.
2023 ANS Student Conference Speaker
Jeremy graduated with a B.S. in Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering from UIUC in 2018, and is now a graduate student studying plasma processing under Professor David Ruzic. He has been involved in ANS throughout his college career, serving at both the local and national level. As an undergraduate, Jeremy served as the External Vice President and President of the UIUC ANS chapter. In graduate school, Jeremy has continued his involvement through mentorship, participation in the student sections committee of ANS, and most recently in the planning and hosting of the 2022 ANS Student Conference as the technical co-chair. After his graduate degree Jeremy aspires to stay in academia as a professor so he can continue to engage with students and the nuclear community as a whole.
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