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Nuclear Criticality Safety
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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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Bulletin article argues for more certainty in advanced reactor waste management
A recent Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists article cautions that uncertainty regarding the management of wastes generated by small and advanced reactors could drive up costs, making them uncompetitive with existing light water reactor technology.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by Young Members Group
Wednesday, November 16, 2022|10:00–11:45AM MST|Bougainvillea
Session Chair:
Pierre-Clement A. Simon
Alternate Chair:
Julianne McCallum
Session Organizer:
Ishita Trivedi
This panel session will discuss the considerations that international students should take in pursuit of access to different career paths within the nuclear industry, focusing on strategic actions and security clearance challenges.
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