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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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March 2026
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February 2026
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January 2026
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NSI argues for direct disposal as quickest path to nuclear scaling
The Nuclear Scaling Initiative, a collaborative effort launched in 2024 to spur new nuclear energy development, announced a new campaign promoting the direct disposal of spent nuclear fuel as the safest, most secure, and least expensive pathway for managing U.S. nuclear waste.
Student Webinar Series
March 27, 2020|11:00AM–12:00PM (12:00–1:00PM EDT)
Available to All Users
ANS has taken the 2020 Student Conference virtual with a special three-part series. Dr. Rita Baranwal, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Nuclear Energy in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) was the opening plenary speaker.
Following Dr. Baranwal's presentation, a Q&A session was moderated by ANS Executive Director/CEO Craig Piercy.
Dr. Baranwal leads the Office of Nuclear Energy's efforts to promote research and development (R&D) on existing and advanced nuclear technologies that sustain the existing U.S. fleet of nuclear reactors, enable the deployment of advanced nuclear energy systems, and enhance the U.S.'s global commercial nuclear energy competitiveness.
