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Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025)
February 3–6, 2025
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
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Christmas Night
Twas the night before Christmas when all through the houseNo electrons were flowing through even my mouse.
All devices were plugged in by the chimney with careWith the hope that St. Nikola Tesla would share.
April 28–May 2, 2013
Integrating Storage, Transportation, and Disposal
Albuquerque, NM|Albuquerque Marriott
The Albuquerque Marriott, located at 2101 Louisiana Blvd., NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87110, will be the location for the 2013 International High-Level Radioactive Waste Management Topical Meeting, where all meeting activities and technical sessions will take place. The special room rate for the meeting is: $101.25/night (single / double rate). Reservations can be made using the link below. To register by phone for a guest room: 800-334-2086. Attendees must identify themselves as part of the American Nuclear Society to receive the group rate.
Honorary Chair:
Ju Wang (Vice President, Beijing Research Institute, Head, HLW Disposal Program, China)
General Chair:
Kevin McMahon (Sandia National Laboratories)
Program Chair:
Barry Butterfield (HDR Engineering Inc.)
