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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Center for Used Fuel Research: Building confidence in storage and transport
Used nuclear fuel storage and transportation have reached a critical juncture.
Dozens of utilities need reliable data on how used nuclear fuel performs in dry storage casks and canisters to extend regulatory licenses at sites across the United States. Likewise, the Department of Energy expects to take ownership of the used nuclear fuel—termed “spent nuclear fuel” in the laws and regulations governing its stewardship—and transfer it to one or more federal staging facilities for management and disposition.
Meanwhile, dozens of reactor companies are testing prototypes of advanced reactors and advanced reactor fuels. Eventually, regulators and industry must also verify the safety and security of storage methods for these advanced fuel types.
To help address these challenges, the DOE established the Center for Used Fuel Research (CUFR) in January 2026 for work related to the long-term storage and transport of used nuclear fuel.
Technical Session|Sponsored by YMG
Monday, November 18, 2024|1:00–2:45PM EST|Canaveral 3
Session Chair:
Ishita Trivedi
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Evan S. Gonzalez
The ANS Sushil C. Jain YMG Pitch Your Thesis Competition is open to students who are in the process of finishing their graduate degree in the field of nuclear engineering or have recently defended their thesis.
The ANS Young Members Group organizes a “Pitch Your Thesis” competition in conjunction with the ANS Winter Conference. The selected participants will have three minutes to present their thesis, using one slide, and captivate an audience of peers who will vote for the best pitches.
The winners will receive a monetary award and be invited to publish their pitch in ANS News, and the first-place winner will be given the opportunity to present a webinar hosted by YMG.
Pitch Your Thesis Registration Form
