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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Standards Program
The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
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Startup looks to commercialize inertial fusion energy
Another startup hoping to capitalize on progress the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has made in realizing inertial fusion energy has been launched. On August 27, San Francisco–based Inertia Enterprises, a private fusion power start-up, announced the formation of the company with the goal of commercializing fusion energy.
DESD promotes the development and use of those skills and technologies associated with the use of nuclear energy and the optimal management and stewardship of the environment, sustainable development, decommissioning, remediation, reutilization, and long-term surveillance and maintenance of nuclear-related installations, and sites.
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The Decommissioning and Environmental Sciences Division boasts over 1,000 domestic and international members. We look to exchange lessons learned and other technical information in relation to decommissioning and environmental sciences.
We're a group of professionals having fun in the fields of decommissioning and environmental sciences for the nuclear industry. New members are always welcome!
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Kathryn Mummah, ChairJoseph Carignan, Vice ChairMatt Darois, TreasurerHannah Pell, Secretary
Decommissioning Environmental Sciences and Remote Technology 2027
Embedded Topical Conference at the 2027 Annual ConferenceJune 13–16, 2027 | Lake Buena Vista, FL
Presented at the Annual or Winter Conference | Nomination Deadline: March 1
Recognizing individuals who have made major lifetime contributions in nuclear science and engineering towards minimizing environmental footprint and attaining long-term global sustainable energy and development.
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$3,000 (Graduate) or $2,000 (Undergraduate) Awarded Annually | Nomination Deadline: February 1
Established in 1998 for students in the engineering or science disciplines, with a strong focus on environmental restoration, D&D of nuclear facilities, and management or characterization of nuclear waste.
There are always opportunities for work with the program committee, paper reviews, and future division activities. New members are welcome (and encouraged!) to serve on the volunteer committees that support DESD goals. Please email us to get started!
