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2025 ANS Winter Conference & Expo
November 9–12, 2025
Washington, DC|Washington Hilton
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PR: American Nuclear Society welcomes Senate confirmation of Ted Garrish as the DOE’s nuclear energy secretary
Washington, D.C. — The American Nuclear Society (ANS) applauds the U.S. Senate's confirmation of Theodore “Ted” Garrish as Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
“On behalf of over 11,000 professionals in the fields of nuclear science and technology, the American Nuclear Society congratulates Mr. Garrish on being confirmed by the Senate to once again lead the DOE Office of Nuclear Energy,” said ANS President H.M. "Hash" Hashemian.
Explore our collection of webinars examining key issues and developments in U.S. nuclear policy.
The Future of Nuclear in Texas
They say everything is bigger in Texas! This panel discussion explores how the state embraces that mantra with public support for nuclear on the rise.
Shaping U.S. Nuclear Policy: Overview of the ANS Congressional Fellowship Program
Hear about the unique experiences of five of ANS's past Congressional Fellows and how they were able to have an impact on federal policy related to nuclear.
State of Nuclear: April 2025
In this webinar, a panel of industry leaders discuss where the nuclear world stands and what the future looks like.
A One-on-One with NRC Commissioner Bradley Crowell
In this interview with ANS CEO/Executive Director Craig Piercy, Commissioner Bradley Crowell shares insights on these pressing issues and the evolving role of the NRC in shaping the future of nuclear energy.
State of Nuclear: October 2024
Panelists from across the nuclear policymaking sphere dig into the major issues of the today and shed light on the longer-term implications.
A One-on-One with NRC Commissioner David Wright
In this interview with ANS CEO Craig Piercy, Commissioner Wright discusses his unique journey in the nuclear industry, the challenges facing the NRC today, and what the future holds for nuclear regulation and innovation.
