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DTRA’s advancements in nuclear and radiological detection
A new, more complex nuclear age has begun. Echoing the tensions of the Cold War amid rapidly evolving nuclear and radiological threats, preparedness in the modern age is a contest of scientific innovation. The Research and Development Directorate (RD) at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is charged with winning this contest.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025|7:00–8:00AM EST
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Interested in ANS standards or looking for ways to get involved? Bring your breakfast and join us at the Standards Roundtable. Hear firsthand from members who are shaping the future of nuclear standards as they share why they chose to participate in ANS standards, the value it brings to their work, and the benefits to their organizations.
Moderator & Speaker: Andrew Sowder, ANS Standards Board Chair, Electric Power Research Institute
Speakers:
• Brandon Chisholm, Southern Company
• Kelsey Amundson, Nuclear Energy Agency