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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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From SPARC to ARC: CFS prepares for a first-of-a-kind fusion plant
Commonwealth Fusion Systems makes no small plans. The company wants to build a 400-MWe magnetic confinement fusion power plant called ARC near Richmond, Va., and begin operating it in the early 2030s. And the plans don’t end there. CFS wants to deploy “thousands” of fusion power plants capable of accelerating a global energy transition.
Check out these interviews and recorded webinars of nuclear researchers, nuclear science and technology professionals, and trade and craftspeople making a positive impact on the world.
Hispanic Heritage and Nuclear Careers: A First-Generation Perspective
Presented in Spanish, this webinar is a resource for first-generation students and their families to help build a more diverse and inclusive nuclear workforce.
Highlighting Women in Trade and Craft Careers
Hear from women working in nuclear trades and about training and internship programs available through the Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy.
Sail Into a Career in Nuclear!
This webinar explores how military service can lead to a career in nuclear. Speakers with diverse backgrounds discuss their career goals and their U.S. Navy experiences.
Pathways to Nuclear Careers
The path to a career in nuclear isn’t a straight line. This webinar introduces some of the many career options the nuclear science and technology industry has to offer.
Spotlight on Nuclear Careers: Life Science
Nuclear scientists are solving unique challenges in life sciences, medicine, and agriculture. Hear from Katherina Stapelmann about her career in nuclear science and her nuclear research on plasmas.
Spotlight on Nuclear Careers: New Technologies
Marci Shelton, a senior nuclear engineer at SHINE Technologies LLC currently works on producing radioisotopes for applications in medicine, such as cancer therapy and imaging. She talked about her work with SHINE and her background in the nuclear industry.
Spotlight on Nuclear Careers: Outer Space
Space colonies will need electricity--and lots of it. Patrick McClure, Chief Operating Officer of Space Nuclear Power Group (SpaceNukes), chatted about his career in nuclear science and Space Nukes' innovative power solutions for exploration and colonization.
