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Organized to promote the advancement of knowledge in the use of nuclear science and technologies in the aerospace application. Specialized nuclear-based technologies and applications are needed to advance the state-of-the-art in aerospace design, engineering and operations to explore planetary bodies in our solar system and beyond, plus enhance the safety of air travel, especially high speed air travel. Areas of interest will include but are not limited to the creation of nuclear-based power and propulsion systems, multifunctional materials to protect humans and electronic components from atmospheric, space, and nuclear power system radiation, human factor strategies for the safety and reliable operation of nuclear power and propulsion plants by non-specialized personnel and more.
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2025 ANS Annual Conference
June 15–18, 2025
Chicago, IL|Chicago Marriott Downtown
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Nominations open for CNTA awards
Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness (CNTA) is accepting nominations for its Fred C. Davison Distinguished Scientist Award, as well as for its Nuclear Service Award. Nominations for both awards must be submitted by August 1.
The awards will be presented in the fall as part of CNTA’s annual Edward Teller Lecture event.
Plenary Session
Monday, October 10, 2022|8:30–10:00AM EDT|Salon A/B
Rita BaranwalWestinghouse
Alina JuganANS Student Chapter President NC State University
Andrew GriffithDeputy Assistant Secretary Office of Nuclear EnergyU.S. Department of Energy
Assil HalimiPh.D. StudentMassachusetts Institute of Technology
Ala F. AlzabenSenior Vice President Commercial & Customer Center Fuel Business UnitFramatome
The TopFuel conference will feature an engaging keynote session focused on the meeting theme, Sustainovation: The time is now!! ANS NC State University Student Section President Alina Jugan will moderate an interactive discussion on innovation in nuclear fuel and what is needed to sustain the existing fleet as well as propel us into the future. The conversation will be fueled by questions from the audience that will be answered by a panel of leading experts in the light water reactor fuel field. This immersive discussion will help provide a vision into the future of nuclear energy through insightful and thoughtful dialogue. Speakers include: • Rita Baranwal (TopFuel 2022 General Chair), Chief Technology Officer, Westinghouse • Ala Alzaben, Commercial & Customer Center, Fuel Business Unit, Framatome • Andrew Griffith, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Nuclear Energy, U.S. Department of Energy • Assil Halimi, PhD Student, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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