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ANS Student Conference 2025
April 3–5, 2025
Albuquerque, NM|The University of New Mexico
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Colin Judge: Testing structural materials in Idaho’s newest hot cell facility
Idaho National Laboratory’s newest facility—the Sample Preparation Laboratory (SPL)—sits across the road from the Hot Fuel Examination Facility (HFEF), which started operating in 1975. SPL will host the first new hot cells at INL’s Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) in 50 years, giving INL researchers and partners new flexibility to test the structural properties of irradiated materials fresh from the Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) or from a partner’s facility.
Materials meant to withstand extreme conditions in fission or fusion power plants must be tested under similar conditions and pushed past their breaking points so performance and limitations can be understood and improved. Once irradiated, materials samples can be cut down to size in SPL and packaged for testing in other facilities at INL or other national laboratories, commercial labs, or universities. But they can also be subjected to extreme thermal or corrosive conditions and mechanical testing right in SPL, explains Colin Judge, who, as INL’s division director for nuclear materials performance, oversees SPL and other facilities at the MFC.
SPL won’t go “hot” until January 2026, but Judge spoke with NN staff writer Susan Gallier about its capabilities as his team was moving instruments into the new facility.
ANS has made every effort to secure the best possible nightly room rate for you at the Chicago Marriott Downtown. That rate results from a negotiated overall package of event needs including but not limited to sleeping rooms, meeting room space and other requirements.
Please help ANS keep the costs of this event as low as possible by booking your housing needs at the host hotel and through the reservation process created by ANS. Reserving your rooms elsewhere means you are booking outside the contracted room block, jeopardizing ANS’ ability to meet its contracted obligations. Unfortunately, if this happens, event costs will continue to increase if ANS falls short of its minimum room block guarantee. ANS appreciates your support and understanding of this important issue. Thank you!
540 Michigan Ave,Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: +1-312-836-0100
Group Rate: $299 + Tax
Hotel Block Deadline: May 23, 2025
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Check-in: 4:00 pm
Check-out: 11:00 am
Minimum Age to Check In: 21
Smoke Free Property
Pet Policy: No pets allowed-service animals only
ValetDrive to 541 N Rush Street, and let the attendant know you would like to Valet Park. Valet Parking is $76
Self-Parking1. Drive to ROW Parking located at the corner of Rush & Ohio, 50 E Ohio Street2. Take a ticket from the kiosk in order to enter the lot.3. Provide your ticket from ROW Parking to the associate who checks you into the hotel. The associate will text a barcode to your mobile device for you to use to exit the lot and apply our standard parking rate of $58 unless your reservation is contracted with an alternative rate. Electric Car Charging Station available.
For more information about the physical features of our accessible rooms, common areas or special services relating to a specific disability please call +1 312-836-0100
Accessible Hotel Features
Property has elevators
Service Animals are Welcome
Entrance to On-Site Business Center is Accessible
Entrance to On-Site Fitness Center is Accessible
Main Entrance is Accessible
Meeting Spaces are Accessible
On-Site Restaurants are Accessible
Room and Suites Access through the Interior Corridor
Guest Room Accessibility
Accessible Vanities
Adjustable Height Hand-Held Shower Wand
Alarm Clock Telephone Ringers
Bathtub Grab Rails
Bathtub Seat
Closed Caption TV
Deadbolts on Guest Room and Suites Doors
Electronic Room Key
Flashing Door Knockers
Guest Room and Suites Doors Self-Closing
Guests in mobility-accessible rooms may inquire about lowering the bed height
Hearing Accessible Rooms and/or Kits
Lever Handles on Guest Room Doors
Lowered Deadbolts on Guest Room Doors
Lowered Electrical Outlets
Lowered Night Guards on Guest Room Doors
Lowered Viewports in Guest Room Doors
Mobility accessible rooms
Non-slip Grab Rails in the Bathroom
Roll-in Shower
Room Windows Open
Safety Chains and/or Latches on Guest Doors
Secondary Locks on Room Windows
TTY/TTD Compatible
Toilet Seat at Wheelchair Height - Toilet for Disabled
Viewports in Guest Room and Suites Doors
Distance From Property: 15.0 Miles
Phone Number: +1 773-686-2200
This hotel does not provide shuttle service.
Alternate Airport Transportation: GO Airport Express;$32.00 - One-way, $62.00 - Round TripOn Request:+1 800-654-7871
Distance From Property: 12.1 Miles
Phone Number: +1 773-838-0600
Alternate Airport Transportation:GO Airport Express; $27.00 - One-way, $52.00 - Round TripOn Request: +1 800-654-7871
Bus Station:
Greyhound
CTA Grand & State
CTA Michigan & Grand
Subway Station:
Grand Avenue and State Street (Red Line)
Train Station:
Union Station (Amtrak & Metra)
Last modified January 31, 2025, 11:23am CST
