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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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DOE signs two more OTAs in Reactor Pilot Program
This week, the Department of Energy has finalized two new other transaction agreements (OTAs) with participating companies in its Reactor Pilot Program, which aims to get one or two fast-tracked reactors on line by July 4 of this year. Those companies are Terrestrial Energy and Oklo.
Introduce your elementary school students to the atom and the world of nuclear energy with digital lesson plans, project starters, career resources, and more!
Start small by exploring an atom as the foundation for nuclear energy. Then, go big and compare energy sources for electricity solutions! Navigating Nuclear provides you with standards-aligned resources to connect students to applications of nuclear energy on land, in the sea, and even in deep space!
Educator Lesson Plan | 45 Minutes
Students are introduced to the concept of the atom. The class will simulate an atom’s structure as they take on the role of parts of the nucleus. They will be led to understand that different kinds of atoms make up everything around us.
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Students will be challenged to investigate different energy sources as they seek to find an electricity solution for a remote location.
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