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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
Saturday, November 8, 2025|6:30–9:30PM EST
Location: The Board Room, DC at 1737 Connecticut Ave NW (boardroomdc.com)
Join us for an evening of at The Board Room, just down the street from the Washington Hilton. Enjoy their wide ranging menus of drinks (including non-alcoholic) and games from all eras. Whether you’re a fan of the classics, the next great strategist, a Vegas card shark, or just want to relax and leave it all to chance, they have something for you. Free to all YPC registrants. Food from Arepa Zonne and beverages will be provided.
Note: This event is restricted to those over 21 in age. For those underage, we recommend a haunted tour of DC, an Escape Room, or pay your respects this Veterans Day at the National Mall, easily accessible via the Red Metro line . You can also look for local bars and clubs, although we make no guarantees about their accessibility.
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