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May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Task force charts growing interest in civilian maritime nuclear applications
Readers of Nuclear News will have heard of historical applications of civilian maritime nuclear power, like the merchant ship NS Savannah and the USS Sturgis floating power plant. With a few exceptions there has been little action in this area for over 50 years, and there are plenty of reasons and opinions as to why, but over the last few years the dramatic increase in interest from the maritime industry and its stakeholders has been undeniable.
Nuclear Science Week
July 23, 2020|12:00–12:30PM (1:00–1:30PM EDT)
Available to All Users
Whether you’ve never heard of Nuclear Science Week, or it’s a regular event in your classroom, join us July 23, 1:00 pm EDT, for a half-hour webinar featuring Jennifer Hayden of the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History, originators of Nuclear Science Week.
Jennifer will discuss the history of Nuclear Science Week, current scope, and support available to educators and others. The webinar is open to the public, free of charge, but registration is required. It's not too soon to start planning; Nuclear Science Week starts October 18.
