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2022 ANS Annual Meeting
June 12–16, 2022
Anaheim, CA|Anaheim Hilton
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Penn State wants a Westinghouse eVinci microreactor on campus
Penn State University has announced plans to explore siting a Westinghouse Electric Company eVinci microreactor on its State College campus in central Pennsylvania. Under a memorandum of understanding to perform research and development work that could advance the future commercial deployment of eVinci, a team of researchers in Penn State’s Ken and Mary Alice Lindquist Department of Nuclear Engineering also plans to explore how eVinci could displace some fossil-fueled energy sources on campus.
Executive Session|Panel|Sponsored by Executive Track
Friday, December 3, 2021|12:00–1:45PM (1:00–2:45PM EST)|International Ballroom East
Session Chair:
Craig H Piercy (ANS)
Alternate Chair:
John Starkey (ANS)
Student Assistant:
Tyler Mark
Join ANS Executive Director/CEO, Craig Piercy for a look back on federal nuclear policy advancements in 2021. Craig will also moderate a discussion between congressional staff and private industry experts which will examine the needs and possibilities concerning nuclear policy for the remainder of the 117th Congress.
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