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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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The spark of the Super: Teller–Ulam and the birth of the H-bomb—rivalry, credit, and legacy at 75 years
In early 1951, Los Alamos scientists Edward Teller and Stanislaw Ulam devised a breakthrough that would lead to the hydrogen bomb [1]. Their design gave the United States an initial advantage in the Cold War, though comparable progress was soon achieved independently in the Soviet Union and the United Kingdom.
Young Professionals Congress
Technical Session|Panel
Saturday, November 8, 2025|10:20–11:10AM EST|Columbia 9
Are you ready to change jobs or shift focus within your current organization? How do you know when you’re prepared for that first manager role? The nuclear sector offers myriad opportunities for career transitions, whether you stay within the same company or move to a new one. In these changing times, how can we ensure that knowledge transfer is effective and that skills are sufficient to fill new roles? This panel will explore transition planning, communication, and readiness—helping you confidently pursue advancement while maintaining relationships across organizations and strengthening your skill set.
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