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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Fusion research tackles fuel and instrumentation challenges
Three research groups are reporting fusion-related developments, including ongoing work toward spin-polarized fusion, a new plasma diagnostic tool heading to the National Ignition Facility, and a materials science project that could impact the design of inertial confinement fusion fuel targets.
ANS STEM Academy Educator Series
October 20, 2022|5:00–6:00PM (6:00–7:00PM EDT)
Available to All Users
Eric Loewen, chief consulting engineer for GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy and former American Nuclear Society president, presented this professional development opportunity created specifically for K- 12 science educators. Watch the recording to learn the basics and the latest about nuclear energy using fission and fusion to guide your students through the world of nuclear energy and technology. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of nuclear energy and classroom-resources you can use immediately.
