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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
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Applications are now open for the spring 2026 testing period for the American Nuclear Society’s Certified Nuclear Professional (CNP) exam. Applications are being accepted through March 3, and only three testing sessions are offered per year, so it is important to apply soon. The test will be administered from November 12 through December 16. To check eligibility and schedule your exam, click here.
Educational Session|Panel|Innovation Roles for Nuclear
Tuesday, August 9, 2022|10:30AM–12:00PM EDT|Banyan 3
Session Chair:
Michael Frankle (NuVision)
Session Organizer:
Track Organizer:
Ken Lowery (Southern Nuclear)
Knowledge Manager:
Mikayla Florez (Comanche Peak)
The objective of this session is to provide a discussion on the nuclear industry 80 & 100 Year Plant License Renewal practices, challenges, and successes. The result would be to provide a better understanding of what is needed to make NPP fleet assets the long-lived platform necessary to develop innovative roles. Areas to be examined include: (1) Lessons Learned; (2) Big Hurdles; (3) Hidden Hurdles; and (4) Challenges that need Industry solutions. Plans for this session include a panel composed of Utility and Industry stakeholders from various levels within the organizations to discuss potential aspects of PLR followed by a facilitated discussion of the participants.
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