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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Going Nuclear: Notes from the officially unofficial book tour
I work in the analytical labs at one of Europe’s oldest and largest nuclear sites: Sellafield, in northwestern England. I spend my days at the fume hood front, pipette in one hand and radiation probe in the other (and dosimeter pinned to my chest, of course). Outside the lab, I have a second job: I moonlight as a writer and public speaker. My new popular science book—Going Nuclear: How the Atom Will Save the World—came out last summer, and it feels like my life has been running at full power ever since.
Thursday, November 13, 2025|7:45AM–5:00PM EST
Tenleytown East
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Gain a comprehensive understanding of the key technical, regulatory, and societal aspects of managing radioactive waste. This 7-hour course, led by experts in the nuclear field, covers essential topics including the nuclear fuel cycle, waste classification and regulations, transportation and storage, reprocessing technologies, and disposal methods such as LLW, WIPP, and HLW. You'll also explore performance assessments of nuclear waste repositories and the sociotechnical challenges of waste management. Perfect for professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge in this critical area of the nuclear industry.