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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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Hash Hashemian: Visionary leadership
As Dr. Hashem M. “Hash” Hashemian prepares to step into his term as President of the American Nuclear Society, he is clear that he wants to make the most of this unique moment.
A groundswell in public approval of nuclear is finding a home in growing governmental support that is backed by a tailwind of technological innovation. “Now is a good time to be in nuclear,” Hashemian said, as he explained the criticality of this moment and what he hoped to accomplish as president.
Technical Session|Nuclear Technology in Society and Policy
Saturday, April 5, 2025|10:35–11:55AM MDT|Gran Quivera 1
Session Chair:
Alex F. Soto
Alternate Chair:
Louis Sanchez III
Session Organizer:
Ashley Machado
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Public Perception of Fusion: the "New Fusion" Brand
10:35–10:55AM MDT
Jennay L. Edmondson (Oregon State)
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The Peaceful Use of Nuclear Explosions
10:55–11:15AM MDT
Matthew S. Cox (Oregon State), Rhys H. Davis (Oregon State)
Nuclear Fuel Usage in Cargo Ships
11:15–11:35AM MDT
Alexa Strong (Oregon State)
The Price of Tomorrow: Making Sense of SMRs vs. Solar Economics
11:35–11:55AM MDT
Daniel Rodriguez (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Supathorn Phongikaroon (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Oleg Korenok (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Ruben Glover (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.)
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