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2025 ANS Winter Conference & Expo
November 8–12, 2025
Washington, DC|Washington Hilton
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Nuclear News 40 Under 40—2025
Last year, we proudly launched the inaugural Nuclear News 40 Under 40 list to shine a spotlight on the exceptional young professionals driving the nuclear sector forward as the nuclear community faces a dramatic generational shift. We weren’t sure how a second list would go over, but once again, our members resoundingly answered the call, confirming what we already knew: The nuclear community is bursting with vision, talent, and extraordinary dedication.
Thursday, November 13Washington, D.C. | Washington Hilton
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Environmental concerns have historically presented a major obstacle to expanding the use of nuclear energy worldwide. In the United States, more than ten states have implemented laws to restrict new construction of nuclear reactors until a spent nuclear fuel disposal plan is developed. At the same time, nuclear industries have been pioneering environmental and waste isolation technologies with long compliance periods, multi-barrier systems, and extensive regulations.
In this course, students will learn the foundational aspects of radioactive waste management, including storage, recycling, and disposal technologies and environmental impact assessment methodologies, as well as relevant regulations and history. This course provides a holistic perspective of the subject, considering the origins and impact of radioactive waste throughout the fuel cycle. Critical review of current technical solutions and policies is emphasized in the course.
Join us for the first live course on Thursday, November 13 after the 2025 ANS Winter Conference & Expo in Washington, D.C., November 9-12. To register, please login or create an account. Cancellations made before October 17, 2025 are subject to a cancellation fee of $150. No refunds will be issued after October 17, 2025. Cancellations must be made in writing to askanything@ans.org.
Reserve your room at the Washington Hilton by October 17 to receive the lowest rates.
Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar, Professor of Nuclear Engineering and Associate Dean of the College of Science and Engineering, Idaho State University
Megan Harkema, Assistant Project Manager for Collaboration-Based Siting Research, Vanderbilt University
Steven Krahn, Professor, Vanderbilt University
Christina Leggett, Director of Fuel Cycle Technologies, Oklo
Chammi Miller, R&D Manager, Sandia National Laboratories
Sylvia Saltzstein, Sandia National Laboratories, Emeritus
Scott Sanborn, Manager, Sandia National Laboratories
Haruko Wainwright, Assistant Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
