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Student Conference 2019
Virginia Commonwealth University
2019
Official Program
April 4-6, 2019
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia
Sponsors
Our most sincere thanks to our sponsors for their support
of the 2019 ANS Student Conference
OGANESSON LEVEL
TENNESSINE LEVEL
LIVERMORIUM LEVEL
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Sponsors
MOSCOVIUM LEVEL
FLEROVIUM LEVEL
NIHONIUM LEVEL
Reactor Physics Division
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Sponsors
COPERNICIUM LEVEL
Accelerator Applications Division Aerospace Nuclear Science and Technology Division
Biology and Medicine Division Isotopes and Radiation Division
Nuclear Criticality Safety Division Robotics and Remote Systems Division
Thermal Hydraulics Division Young Members Group
Exhibitors
NEPTUNIUM EXHIBITOR LEVEL
URANIUM EXHIBITOR LEVEL
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Table of Contents
GENERAL MEETING INFORMATION
Welcome............................................................................................................... page 2
Nuclear Is ____________ ......................................................................................... page 3
Conference Committee........................................................................................... page 4
General Information................................................................................................ page 5-8
Daily Schedule....................................................................................................... page 9-10
PLENARY, SPECIAL SESSIONS & EVENTS
Keynote Speakers.................................................................................................. page 11-14
Technical Tours ..................................................................................................... page 15-16
Cultural Tour ........................................................................................................ page 17
Evening Meals ...................................................................................................... page 18
Other Meals ......................................................................................................... page 19
Socials ................................................................................................................. page 20
Lunch and Learn Sessions ..................................................................................... page 21
Workshops ........................................................................................................... page 22-23
Panels ................................................................................................................. page 24-26
TECHNICAL SESSIONS
Technical Sessions by Day: Friday ........................................................................... page 27-32
Poster Session 1 ................................................................................................... page 29
Technical Sessions by Day: Saturday ....................................................................... page 33-39
Poster Session 2 ................................................................................................... page 36
ADDITIONAL
NSUF Users Organization Meeting .......................................................................... page 40-42
Graphical Schedule................................................................................................ page 44-49
Map..................................................................................................................... page 50-51
Getting Around Richmond....................................................................................... page 52
Career Fair............................................................................................................ page 53
Nuclear Energy
Solutions for a Delivering the science
of tomorrow.
Sustainable World La science de demain.
Current Generation Nuclear Power Systems
Next-generation Nuclear Power Systems
Exciting science programs.
National Security and Non-proliferation
A modern campus. A great community of staff.
Advanced Nuclear Fuel Cycles An unmatched quality of life.
Advanced Simulation Methods
www.cnl.ca/careers
http://students.ne.anl.gov
A U.S. Department of Energy laboratory
managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC
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Welcome to Richmond Greetings Attendees! On behalf of our entire conference planning committee and the Virginia Commonwealth University mechanical and nuclear engineering family, we welcome you to Richmond and the 2019 American Nuclear Society Student Conference. Richmond, Virginia, affectionally called “RVA” by locals, has recently enjoyed several superlatives such as a Travel + Leisure Top Destination, and National Geographic said Richmond is a place to travel for food. We enjoy the food, excellent outdoor recreation spaces of the James River Park System, and the diversity that Richmond offers. Please do find the time to take advantage of the many great things about Richmond while visiting our city. If you need suggestions of things to do and see, please do not hesitate to ask someone from VCU. You’ll probably have to ask them to stop listing all of their favorite things because there are so many. The theme of the 2019 ANS Student Conference is “Nuclear is _________.” This allows us to explore the many skills required and opportunities available to those working with nuclear science and technology. It is our hope that this conference will provide an overview of those opportunities available as we begin advancing in nuclear careers. Again, we welcome you to RVA and Virginia Commonwealth University. We hope you enjoy the conference and come away with a new excitement for nuclear science and technology, new professional contacts, and new nuclear friends. Cheers! Meredith Eaheart Sarah Morgan Daniell Tincher Chair Chair Chair 2
Nuclear is __________.
The word “nuclear” likely invokes a few specific mental images to the general public. Indeed, prior to receiving a full
undergraduate education, even aspiring nuclear engineers may only be aware of a few applications and opportunities
in the nuclear field. However, the applications of and opportunities within nuclear science and technology go much
further than power generation. For example, the medical field has benefited greatly from advances in nuclear
science and technology with nuclear-enabled tools for imaging, cancer treatments, and sterilization. Irradiating
food offers protection from harmful microorganisms without compromising the quality of food. Nuclear science and
technology provides tools to law enforcement and national security personnel to help identify threats and protect our
communities. Of course, nuclear power generation is a major focus in education, research, and industry; and the
successes and advances in this area are not to be overlooked.
Professionals working in the nuclear industry often require skills and expertise beyond strictly nuclear science.
Modeling and simulation analysts must learn and maintain computer coding skills. The nuclear power industry needs
professionals that understand regulations in order to meet their strict requirements for safety. Additionally, the nuclear
power industry is looking to those with an entrepreneurial spirit to bring new technologies to fruition that promise
increased performance at a lower cost. The finances of nuclear power plants are unique in the energy production
sector and require those with economic expertise to plan for the continued, financially successful operation of
nuclear power plants.
We have chosen to focus on the broad nature of nuclear science and technology with the theme “Nuclear is
________________.” Under this theme, the conference explores the many opportunities accustomed to students within
the nuclear science and technology realm. The theme encompasses the many supportive activities, technologies, and
experts in varied fields of nuclear science and technology. Obvious examples of the application of the theme include:
“Nuclear is thermal-hydraulics.” or “Nuclear is neutronics.” or “Nuclear is nonproliferation.” Other, less obvious
applications of the theme include: “Nuclear is cyber security.” or “Nuclear is health.” or “Nuclear is advocacy.” or
“Nuclear is economics.”
In addition, this theme allows us to explore the subtle and ubiquitous impacts of nuclear science and technology.
For example: “Nuclear is making toast.” One out of every five pieces of bread used in making toast is toasted using
electricity generated from nuclear power plants. Another example would be “Nuclear is fresh herbs and spices.”
Almost every jar of dried herbs or spices sold in the U.S. has been irradiated to preserve its flavor and maintain longer
shelf-lives. Demonstrating the successful and safe day-to-day use of nuclear science and technology represents an
important nuclear advocacy tool that we will highlight throughout the conference.
Additionally, the exciting new technologies that hold much promise for the nuclear industry will be represented by
“Nuclear is entrepreneurship.” and “Nuclear is innovation.” Innovations in reactor designs, medical applications, and
security tools will require those with the imagination and the business skills capable of launching new products and/
or companies that fulfill the promise of an improved world. In contrast with the ubiquitous and mundane, successes
in innovation and entrepreneurship represent the exciting and inspiring aspects of nuclear science and technology
that will energize those students in attendance.
Throughout the conference, we invite you to think about what nuclear is to you. What skills must you learn to advance
your career? Who would you benefit from meeting that could share their experience and wisdom? What strengths do
you have to make your contribution to nuclear?
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Conference Committee
TECHNICAL CHAIR FINANCIAL CHAIR HOSPITALITY CHAIR
Sarah Morgan Daniell Tincher Meredith Eaheart
HOSPITALITY ASSISTANT TECHNICAL ASSISTANT WORKSHOPS AND PANELS
CO-CHAIR CO-CHAIR COORDINATOR
Sarah Strickler Hunter Andrews Ivan Cano
TOURS COORDINATOR WEBSITE COORDINATOR SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
Dimitris Killinger George Eason Anderson English
TRANSPORTATION FINANCE COORDINATOR INMM COORDINATOR DESIGN COORDINATOR
COORDINATOR Michael Woods Michael Cartwright Maria Cristina Molina Higgins
Reggie Jones
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General Information
REGISTRATION
Name badges must be worn during all technical sessions, in the career fair and events. Certain events
require a ticket, and may entail an additional cost.
Full Conference Registration includes all technical program activities as well as all breakfasts, coffee breaks,
dinners, and socials.
Career Fair Only Registration includes all breakfasts and coffee breaks.
REGISTRATION HOURS
Wednesday April 3 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Terrace Lounge
Thursday.....April 4 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Terrace Lounge
Friday..........April 5 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Terrace Lounge
Saturday.....April 6 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Terrace Lounge
REGISTRATION LOCATION
Conference registration will be hosted in the
Terrace Lounge, which is located in the north end
of the 2nd floor in the VCU Student Commons,
located at 907 Floyd Avenue, Richmond, Virginia.
NOTICE TO SPEAKERS
After printing your badge, all speakers and session
chairs must check in at the Speaker Desk located
next to the ANS Registration Desk.
PRACTICE PRESENTATION ROOM
Room Virginia C will be available for practicing
presentations. Please sign up for a practice time
slot on the signup sheet in this room.
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General Information
WIRELESS INTERNET
VCU Guest Wireless available for all visitors to the VCU campus. The network supports MS Windows, Mac
OS X, iOS (iPad, iPhone, iPod touch), and Android devices including Kindle and Nook ebook readers. When
trying to reach the Internet on your computer or mobile device for the first time from a VCU campus, look for
the VCU Guest Wireless SSID in the list of networks presented. Select the VCU Guest Wireless network and
a log-in page will present. Read the terms and conditions, accept them by entering your email address and
you are logged in and ready to go.
As this is a free service, there are always caveats. This new wireless network requires you to follow the
log-in process each time you attach to the network. It is also important to remember that this is unsecured
connection. This service should not be used to send or receive sensitive information.
MOBILE APP INFORMATION
Visit my.yapp.us/ANSSC2019 on your phone to download the conference app.
The app is available on Apple and Android operating systems.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Website: studentconf.ans.org
Our official 2019 ANS Student Conference hashtag is #ANSMeeting
Our unofficial 2019 ANS Student Conference hashtag is #turnupforburnup
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Fire, medical, or police emergency - 911
Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department - (804) 828-1234
Richmond Police Department - (804) 646-7000
CONFERENCE FACILITIES INFORMATION
Hotel Information
The Graduate Richmond
301 W Franklin St
Richmond, VA 23220
(413) 821-3323
Conference Facility
Information
University Student Commons
907 Floyd Avenue
Richmond, VA 23284
(804) 828-1981
6General Information
ABOUT ANS
Mission
ANS provides its members with opportunities for professional development. It also serves the nuclear community by creating a forum for
sharing information and advancements in technology, and by engaging the public and policymakers through communication outreach.
Code of Ethics
Recognizing the profound importance of nuclear science and technology in affecting the quality of life throughout the world, members
of the American Nuclear Society (ANS) are committed to the highest ethical and professional conduct.
ANS members as professionals are dedicated to improving the understanding of nuclear science and technology, appropriate applications,
and potential consequences of their use.
To that end, ANS members uphold and advance the integrity and honor of their professions by using their knowledge and skill for the
enhancement of human welfare and the environment; being honest and impartial; serving with fidelity the public, their employers, and
their clients; and striving to continuously improve the competence and prestige of their various professions. The Code of Ethics can be
found at www.ans.org/about/coe.
Statement on Diversity
The American Nuclear Society (ANS) is committed, in principle and in practice, to creating a diverse and welcoming environment for
everyone interested in nuclear science and technology. Diversity means creating an environment – both in ANS and in the profession – in
which all members are valued equitably for their skills and abilities and respected equally for their unique perspectives and experiences.
Diverse backgrounds foster unique contributions and capabilities, and so creation of an inclusive Society ultimately leads to a more
creative, effective, and technically respected Society.
ANS believes that everyone deserves opportunities for learning, networking, leadership, training, recognition, volunteering in Society
activities, and all the other benefits that involvement in the Society brings, regardless of age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender
identity and expression, marital status, military service status, national origin, parental status, physical appearance, race, religion,
sex, or sexual orientation. The selection of a member to serve in ANS’s volunteer leadership structure shall be based solely on the
member’s ability, interest, and commitment to serve. In particular, ANS encourages members at each level of the Society and in each
Professional Division and Technical Group to make special efforts to recruit underrepresented minorities and women to ensure that they
are adequately represented in the Society.
Respectful Behavior Policy (Abbreviated)
The open exchange of ideas, freedom of thought and expression, and productive scientific debate are central to the mission of the
American Nuclear Society (ANS). These require an open and diverse environment that is built on dignity and mutual respect for all
participants and ANS staff members, and is free of bias and intimidation.
ANS is dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming, and productive experience for everyone participating in Society events and other
Society activities regardless of age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, marital status, military service
status, national origin, parental status, physical appearance, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Creation of a safe and welcoming
environment is a shared responsibility held by all participants. Therefore, ANS will not tolerate harassment of or by participants (including
ANS volunteer leaders and staff members) in any form. Disciplinary action for participants found to have violated this principle may
include reprimand, expulsion from an event or activity with or without a refund, temporary or permanent exclusion from all ANS events
and activities, suspension or expulsion from volunteer leadership positions or groups, and/or suspension or expulsion from Society
membership, as appropriate.
If you or someone else experiences harassment, regardless of how you otherwise choose to initially handle the situation, you are
encouraged to report the situation to ANS. It is possible that the behavior you experienced is part of a larger pattern of repeated
harassment. Please alert ANS to behavior you feel to be harassment regardless of the offender’s identity or standing in the Society.
The designated contacts for reports at the 2019 Student Conference is Bob Fine. He can be reached at rfine@ans.org.
The complete Respectful Behavior Policy can be found at ans.org/about/rbp. If you have questions about the policy, please contact ANS
Executive Director Robert C. Fine at 708-579-8200 or rfine@ans.org.
Consent to Use Photographs and Videos: All attendance of registered participants, attendees, exhibitors, sponsors and guests (“you”) at American Nuclear
Society (“ANS”) meetings, courses, conventions, conferences, or related activities (“Events”) constitutes an agreement between you and ANS regarding the
use and distribution of your image, including but not limited to your name, voice and likeness (“Image”). By attending the ANS Events, you acknowledge and
agree that photographs, videotaping, live feed video and audio, and/or audio recordings may be taken of you and you grant ANS the right to use, in perpetuity,
your Image in any electronic or print distribution, or by other means hereinafter created, both now and in the future, for media, art, entertainment, promotional,
marketing, advertising, trade, internal use, educational purposes or any other lawful purpose.
7General Information
ANS CODE OF ETHICS
Preamble
Recognizing the profound importance of nuclear science and technology in affecting the quality of life throughout the world,
members of the American Nuclear Society (ANS) are committed to the highest ethical and professional conduct.
Fundamental Principle
ANS members as professionals are dedicated to improving the understanding of nuclear science and technology, appropriate
applications, and potential consequences of their use.
To that end, ANS members uphold and advance the integrity and honor of their professions by using their knowledge and skill
for the enhancement of human welfare and the environment; being honest and impartial; serving with fidelity the public, their
employers, and their clients; and striving to continuously improve the competence and prestige of their various professions.
ANS members shall subscribe to the following practices of professional conduct:
Principles of Professional Conduct
1. We hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public and fellow workers, work to protect the environment, and
strive to comply with the principles of sustainable development in the performance of our professional duties.
2. We will formally advise our employers, clients, or any appropriate authority and, if warranted, consider further disclosure,
if and when we perceive that pursuit of our professional duties might have adverse consequences for the present or future
public and fellow worker health and safety or the environment.
3. We act in accordance with all applicable laws and these Practices, lend support to others who strive to do likewise, and
report violations to appropriate authorities.
4. We perform only those services that we are qualified by training or experience to perform, and provide full disclosure of
our qualifications.
5. We present all data and claims, with their bases, truthfully, and are honest and truthful in all aspects of our professional
activities. We issue public statements and make presentations on professional matters in an objective and truthful
manner.
6. We continue our professional development and maintain an ethical commitment throughout our careers, encourage
similar actions by our colleagues, and provide opportunities for the professional and ethical training of those persons
under our supervision.
7. We act in a professional and ethical manner towards each employer or client and act as faithful agents or trustees,
disclosing nothing of a proprietary nature concerning the business affairs or technical processes of any present or former
client or employer without specific consent, unless necessary to abide by other provisions of this Code or applicable laws.
8. We disclose to affected parties, known or potential conflicts of interest or other circumstances, which might influence, or
appear to influence, our judgment or impair the fairness or quality of our performance.
9. We treat all persons fairly.
10. We build our professional reputation on the merit of our services, do not compete unfairly with others, and avoid injuring
others, their property, reputation, or employment.
11. We reject bribery and coercion in all their forms.
12. We accept responsibility for our actions; are open to and acknowledge criticism of our work; offer honest criticism of the
work of others; properly credit the contributions of others; and do not accept credit for work not our own.
8Daily Schedule
Wednesday, April 3
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Registration VCU Student Commons –
Terrace Lounge
Thursday, April 4
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration Terrace Lounge
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM NSUF Users Meeting Richmond Salon I & II
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Presentation Practice Virginia Room C
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Intro to Data Science Richmond Salon III & IV
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Serpent Tool Workshop Virginia Room A & B
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Science Fair Setup Commonwealth Ballroom
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Nuclear Science Fair Commonwealth Ballroom
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science Commons Theater
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Nuclear Material Security I Engineering East Hall
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Nuclear Material Security II Engineering East Hall
2:45 PM – 4:00 PM First Time Attendee Orientation Richmond Salon III & IV
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Science Fair Tear Down Commonwealth Ballroom
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Career Fair Setup Commonwealth Ballroom
5:10 PM – 5:45 PM Buses Depart for Dinner VCU Student Commons
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Welcome Dinner Science Museum of Virginia
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Welcome Social ft. NSUF Science Museum of Virginia
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM Buses Depart for The Graduate Science Museum of Virginia
Friday, April 5
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM Career Fair Setup Commonwealth Ballroom
7:45 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast Plaza Lounge
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration Terrace Lounge
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM NSUF Users Meeting Richmond Salon I & II
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Presentation Practice Virginia Room C
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Career Fair Commonwealth Ballroom
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Panel: Policy SGA Senate Chamber
10:25 AM – 10:40 AM Coffee Break Plaza Lounge
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Panel: Glenn Seaborg Think Tank Richmond Salon III
10:40 AM – 12:00 PM Panel: Entrepreneurship SGA Senate Chamber
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Student Sections Comm Meeting Richmond Salon IV
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Framatome Lunch & Learn SGA Senate Chamber
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM OPD Lunch & Learn Richmond Salon III
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Dominion Poster Session I James River Terrace
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Panel: Grad School 101 SGA Senate Chamber
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM IUP Scholarship and Fellowship Info Virginia Room D
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM Coffee Break Plaza Lounge
2:45 PM – 4:45 PM How to Save 90% of the clear Energy in OH and PA Virginia Room D
3:10 PM – 4:40 PM Panel: Building a Career in Nuclear SGA Senate Chamber
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Networking Dinner Altria Theater
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Monte Carlo Casino Social Altria Theater
9Daily Schedule
Saturday April 6
7:45 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast Plaza Lounge
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Registration Terrace Lounge
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Presentation Practice Virginia Room C
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Career Fair Commonwealth Ballroom
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Panel: Bidding and Hosting a Student Conference SGA Senate Chamber
10:25 AM – 10:40 AM Coffee Break Plaza Lounge
10:40 AM – 12:00 PM Panel: SMR/Micro Reactors SGA Senate Chamber
12:00 AM – 1:00 PM Navy NUPOC Lunch & Learn SGA Senate Chamber
12:00 AM – 1:00 PM ANS Standards Lunch & Learn Richmond Salon I
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Dominion Poster Session II James River Terrace
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Panel: Importance of the Aging Fleet SGA Senate Chamber
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM Coffee Break Plaza Lounge
3:10 PM – 4:40 PM Panel: Economics SGA Senate Chamber
5:10 PM – 5:45 PM Buses Depart for Dinner VCU Student Commons
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Awards Banquet Main Street Train Station
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Buses Depart for The Graduate Main Street Train Station
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM Board Game Night The Graduate Hotel, Game Room
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM Rooftop Social The Graduate Hotel, Byrd House
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10Keynote Speakers
John Kelly
ANS President
Thursday Opening Dinner
Dr. John E. Kelly is the President of the American Nuclear Society.
Recently retired from the U.S. Department of Energy as the Chief
Technology Officer, he was responsible for establishing the strategic
technical direction for the Office of Nuclear Energy’s research,
development, demonstration, and deployment portfolios. Prior to
assuming the duties of Chief Technology Officer, he was the Deputy
Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Reactor Technologies. His office was
responsible for the civilian nuclear reactor research and development
portfolio, which included programs on Small Modular Reactors, Light
Water Reactors, and Generation IV reactors. Dr. Kelly also chaired
the Generation IV International Forum and the International Atomic
Energy Agency’s Standing Advisory Group on Nuclear Energy. Prior
to joining the DOE in 2010, Dr. Kelly spent 30 years at Sandia
National Laboratories where he was engaged in a broad spectrum of
research programs in nuclear reactor safety, advanced nuclear energy
technology, and national security. Dr. Kelly received his B.S. degree
in nuclear engineering from the University of Michigan in 1976 and
his Ph.D. in nuclear engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology in 1980.
11Keynote Speakers Daniel G. Stoddard Senior Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer, Power Generation Group, Dominion Energy Thursday Opening Dinner Daniel G. “Dan” Stoddard is senior vice president and chief nuclear officer, Power Generation Group. He joined Dominion in July 2006 as director-Nuclear Station Safety & Licensing, and was named site vice president North Anna Power Station later that year. He assumed the post of vice president-Nuclear Operations in February 2010, and was promoted to senior vice president-Nuclear Operations in May 2011. He added the title of chief nuclear officer in October 2016. Prior to joining the company, Stoddard was plant general manager at Progress Energy’s H.B. Robinson nuclear station in Hartsville, S.C. He held several positions at Robinson starting in August 1992. As a member of the U.S. Navy, Stoddard served as commissioned officer and master instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy from 1989 to 1992 and as a commissioned officer on the USS James K. Polk from 1987 to 1989. Stoddard is a licensed professional engineer and a member of the American Nuclear Society. A 1984 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy with a bachelor’s degree in marine engineering, Stoddard earned his master’s degree in nuclear engineering from the University of Virginia. 12
Keynote Speakers
Sama Bilbao y León
Head, Division of Nuclear Technology Development and Economics, NEA
Friday Networking Dinner
Dr. Sama Bilbao y León joined the NEA as Head of the Division of
Nuclear Technology Development and Economics in June 2018.
She leads the NEA activities in the fields of technology, economics,
resources and interactions with civil society.
Dr. Bilbao y León has 18 years of experience in the nuclear field, in
both academia and the private sector, as well as with international
organizations such as the International Atomic Energy Agency
(IAEA). Prior to her appointment at the NEA, she served as the
Director of Nuclear Engineering Programs and Associate Professor
in the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), where she was part of a
pioneering team that started the VCU nuclear engineering program.
Previously she also worked as a nuclear safety analysis engineer at
Dominion Energy in the United States.
A dual American and Spanish citizen, Dr. Bilbao y León holds
PhD and Master’s degrees in nuclear engineering and engineering
physics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and Master’s
and Bachelor’s degrees in energy technologies from the Technical
University of Madrid, as well as an MBA from Averett University.
During her successive posts in academic institutions in the United
States and Spain, her experience included cutting-edge research
on nuclear thermal-hydraulics for both light water reactors and
sodium-cooled reactors, nuclear reactor design, nuclear safety,
energy and environmental policy, and complex decision making.
13Keynote Speakers Brian Reilly Senior Vice President, Vogtle Units 3&4 Project Director, Bechtel Saturday Award Dinner Brian Reilly is a Senior Vice President with Bechtel. He is currently serving as the Bechtel Project Director for the Plant Vogtle Units 3&4 Project in Waynesboro, Georgia. In this role, he is responsible for directing construction completion of two new Gen III+ nuclear units, which will provide power to more than half a million homes when complete. Brian has 38 years of engineering, construction and project management experience and has been a consistent leader in the power and environmental management industries. His previous positions with Bechtel span the spectrum of engineering and construction services to management of major projects to key positions in business line management. Before joining the Vogtle team, Brian was Project Director for the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) Project being built for the U.S. Department of Energy in Richland, Washington. Before WTP, Brian was the Project Director for the $6.5B Uranium Processing Facility Project in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Brian has also previously served as the global manager of operations for the Bechtel Nuclear Power business, encompassing operating plant services, major modifications and new generation. Brian holds a B.S. in civil engineering from Rutgers University. He is the President-elect of the Engineers Without Borders-USA Board of Directors, Chairman of the Rutgers University School of Engineering Industry Advisory Board, and past Chairman of the Nuclear Energy Institute’s Supplier Advisory Committee. 14
Technical Tours
Surry Power Station
Thursday April 4th, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Surry Power Station is located about one and a half
hours from downtown Richmond. This power station
houses two Westinghouse 838MW PWRs. Dominion
Energy is hosting this tour which is limited to 20
participants. Lunch will be provided by Dominion
Energy on the tour.
Attendees should start getting on the bus at the
Graduate Hotel at 7:30 AM on Thursday and expect
to return to the Graduate Hotel by 5:00 PM.
Newport News Shipbuilding
Thursday April 4th, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Newport News Shipbuilding is one of the most historically prolific
shipyards, building both naval and commercial ships. Located
in Newport News, Virginia, approximately one and a half hours
from Richmond, their facilities span more than 550 acres in one
of the great harbor areas of the East Coast. Moreover, Newport
News Shipbuilding is the sole designer, builder and refueler of
U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy
submarines. With approximately $4 billion in revenues and more
than 20,000 employees, NNS is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the largest shipbuilding company in
the United States. The students will have the opportunity to tour facilities in a bus tour provided by the company.
Afterwards engineers will share their experience with augmented reality.
Attendees should start getting on the bus at the Graduate Hotel at 7:30 AM on Thursday and expect to return to
the Graduate Hotel by 5:00 PM.
15Technical Tours
Hampton University Proton
Therapy Institute
Thursday April 4th, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
In this tour, students will have the opportunity to visit
the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute. When
confronting cancer, there are countless paths towards
recovery, each with their own benefits and challenges.
Proton therapy is one of those paths, delivering effective,
focused radiation treatment for a multitude of cancer
types. While similar to conventional radiation, proton
therapy delivers a much more precise dose of energy to
the targeted area, often resulting in fewer side effects
and less damage to surrounding tissue and organs as
compared to traditional cancer treatments. As an alternative to traditional therapies, proton radiation is noninvasive
and only lasts about a minute for each session, allowing many patients to continue leading their regular lives with
few challenges. Come take a tour of the largest free-standing proton therapy facility in the world.
Attendees should start getting on the bus at the Graduate Hotel at 10:30 AM on Thursday and expect to return to
the Graduate Hotel by 5:00 PM.
Framatome Technical Training Center Tour
Thursday April 4th, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, Framatome’s Technical Training Center extends over 3.5 acres, with classrooms,
offices, and full-size mock-ups of steam generators, reactor vessels, and other major components of nuclear power
plants. Technicians receive hands-on training for plant-specific configurations and new procedures in a safe, realistic
environment that is more conducive to learning and sharing information.
Attendees should start getting on the bus at the Graduate Hotel at 7:30 AM on Thursday and expect to return to
the Graduate Hotel by 5:00 PM.
Naval Station Norfolk Sub Tour
Thursday April 4th, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
A small group tour will be available for students interested
in seeing the inside of a nuclear sub.
Attendees should start getting on the bus at the Graduate
Hotel at 7:30 AM on Thursday and expect to return to the
Graduate Hotel by 5:00 PM.
16Cultural Tour
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
Sponsored by: Operations and Power Division
Thursday April 4th, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Hardywood Brewery is one of Richmond’s favorite
spots. It was founded in Richmond and has been
soulfully brewing beer since 2011. Today, Hardywood
operates a brewery and taproom in Richmond, will be
opening a brewery and taproom in Charlottesville soon,
and has plans for a $28M brewing facility and beer
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Graduate Hotel at 2:00 PM on Thursday and expect to
return to the Graduate Hotel by 5:00 PM.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 4TH
Welcome Dinner Sponsored by: Dominion Energy
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Science Museum of Virginia
Dinner will be provided by Chicken Fiesta, Richmond’s “premier rotisserie chicken and Tex-Mex location.” Chicken
Fiesta specializes in Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken roasted over a charcoal fire. Chicken Fiesta is a local Richmond
favorite. The menu consists of rotisserie chicken, yucca fries, vegetarian burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, tamal de
elote, rice, and beans. Buses will start leaving from VCU Student Commons at 5:10 PM. If you miss the bus, the
Pulse Bus System has a Science Museum Stop. The closest stops to The Graduate Hotel and Student Commons are
the Arts District and VCU & VUU Stops, respectively. All Pulse Stops are located on Broad Street or Main Street. A
one-way ride costs $1.50, and tickets can be conveniently purchased at kiosks at every Pulse stop.
Speakers: Mr. Daniel G. Stoddard (Senior Vice President & Chief Nuclear Officer, Dominion Energy)
Dr. John Kelly (President, American Nuclear Society)
FRIDAY, APRIL 5TH
Networking Dinner Sponsored by: Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Altria Theater
Hosted in the Altria Theater ballroom, this dinner will provide a networking opportunity between students and
organizations. Attendees can choose to sit with the company/institution of their choice to network during this
dinner. Select sponsoring organizations will have a dedicated table, so check them out, and arrive early to reserve
your spot at their table. Choose to sit with one of the following: Dominion Energy, Bechtel, Framatome, Entergy,
Exelon, Argonne National Laboratory, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, Idaho National Laboratory, Huntington Ingalls
Industries, Navy Nuclear Laboratory, US Navy NUPOC, ANS Operations and Power Division, or Pacific Northwest
National Laboratory. Dinner will consist of an Italian feast and will be served buffet style. Vegetarian options are
available. The Altria Theater is located on the direct next block to the east of the VCU Student Commons, and there
will not be any buses for the dinner. The Altria Theater address is 6 North Laurel Street, Richmond, VA 23220.
Doors open at 5:45 PM.
Speaker: Dr. Sama Bilbao y León (Head of the Division of Nuclear Technology Development and Economics, NEA)
SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH
Awards Dinner Sponsored by: Bechtel
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Main Street Train Station
The final dinner of the conference will feature an awards ceremony to acknowledge all of the students’ achievements.
Dinner will be provided by a local favorite barbeque restaurant, Buz and Ned’s Barbeque, which was featured on
Throwdown with Bobby Flay. Dinner will consist of barbecue pork, brisket, and chicken with veggie wraps (vegan), side
salad, cole slaw, potato salad, and macaroni cheese. Buses will start leaving the VCU Student Commons at 5:10 PM.
If you miss the bus, the Pulse Bus System has a Main Street Station Stop. The closest stops to The Graduate Hotel
and Student Commons are the Arts District and VCU & VUU Stops, respectively. All Pulse Stops are located on
Broad Street or Main Street. A one-way ride costs $1.50, and tickets can be conveniently purchased at kiosks at
every Pulse stop.
Speaker: Brian Reilly (Senior Vice President, Vogtle Units 3&4 Project Director, Bechtel)
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THURSDAY, APRIL 4TH
Breakfast
No breakfast is provided by the conference on Thursday. There are a number of local spots for breakfast. Brookfield,
in the Graduate Hotel, serves convenient, and affordable breakfast. Grab a quick bite here before heading off to your
tour or workshop.
FRIDAY, APRIL 5TH AND SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH
Breakfast
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Plaza Lounge, VCU Student Commons
Breakfast will consist of your choice from chicken biscuits, sausage biscuits, or biscuit biscuit. These will be
accompanied by fresh fruit, coffee, tea, and water.
THURSDAY, APRIL 4TH THROUGH SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH
Lunch
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Except for the Lunch and Learn Sessions, which have a limited capacity in each, no lunch is provided by the
conference. However, some of RVA’s favorite food trucks will be on hand to serve up tasty lunches to get you through
the afternoons. The food trucks will be directly outside the VCU Student Commons along Floyd Avenue and North
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19Socials THURSDAY, APRIL 4TH Science Museum Exhibit Social Sponsored by: Operations and Power Division Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Location: Science Museum of Virginia Join us after dinner at the Science Museum of Virginia’s SPEED and BOOST! Exhibits. This social is open to all conference attendees, both over and under 21 years of age. There will be a cash bar at this event. NSUF’s Poster Session will be set up in the Science Museum of Virginia’s Rotunda as well. FRIDAY, APRIL 5TH Monte Carlo Casino Night Sponsored by: YMG Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Location: Altria Theater After the Networking Dinner we will be hosting a Monte Carlo Casino Night at the Altria Theater’s upstairs Mary Morton Parsons Foundation and the Tom and Anne Garland Farrell lounges. There will be featured horse racing, regulation casino equipment and games of all sorts! There will be a cash bar at this event which is open to all ages. Raffle prizes will be provided! SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH Rooftop Social Time: 9:00 PM Location: Graduate Hotel, Byrd House Join us at RVA’s newest rooftop bar. Enjoy views of the city skyline and the James River. Board Game Night Time: 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Location: Graduate Hotel, Game Room Join us for a night of board games at the Graduate Hotel. We will have VCU’s best board gamer, Professor Jim Miller, hosting a fun night of teamwork and board game domination. If you don’t feel like playing board games, we recommend checking out some of our local favorites. Below is a list of recommendations worth checking out on your last night in RVA. Scott’s Addition hosts several RVA breweries including our favorite, The Veil Brewing Co. Not into beer? Enjoy one of the several cideries or distilleries in the same neighborhood! In addition to libations, check out some of the recreational opportunities such as Tang & Biscuit or The Circuit Arcade Bar. This neighborhood is a great place to get to know Richmond. Several other great areas to check out include Carytown and the Museum District. Another great neighborhood is Shockhoe Bottom, close to where the final dinner will take place. Richmond is a great river city to explore. Please feel free to use the local busses to visit wherever your heart desires! 20
FRIDAY, APRIL 5TH
Framatome Lunch & Learn
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: SGA Senate Chamber
Topic: The Future of Nuclear; What Tomorrow’s Nuclear Careers Will Look Like.
Speakers: Robert Freeman (Vice President, Contracts & Services)
Alan Thomas (Vice President, Innovation & Development)
Mr. Freeman and Mr. Thomas will present a holistic overview of the nuclear industry as it exists
today in an era of increased competition and regulation. They will discuss the different career
options available in the nuclear industry and how today’s new grads can make a lasting impact
on nuclear. They will also touch on new avenues for innovation that are already making nuclear
energy safer, more economical, and more widely accessible.
Lunch and Learn: Operations and Power Division of ANS (OPD)
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Richmond Salon III
Membership in the ANS Operations and Power Division provides numerous ways to stay
informed and involved. During lunch, we will cover how to join OPD, OPD’s NIMBY program, the
UWC Intern Program, and ANS’s efforts in Advanced Reactor Policy.
Speakers: S
andra Sloan (Former OPD Executive Committee, BWXT), W.A. “Art” Wharton III
(Former OPD Executive Committee chair, Studsvik), Erin Wehlage (Current OPD
Executive Committee, Studsvik)
Student Sections Committee Meeting
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch
Location: Richmond Salon III
and
Join the Student Sections Committee to learn about how student sections operate and interact
within national ANS. Student sections will have the opportunity to discuss successful events
during the previous year, and learn about required reporting, Certificate of Distinction, and
Learn
Glasstone award details. Sessions
SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH
NUPOC Lunch & Learn
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: SGA Senate Chambers
The men and women of the Navy Nuclear Propulsion program are among the best and brightest
in America’s Navy. Whether helping design the next generation of small-scale reactors, keeping a
power pant safely operation, or training young Sailors with the intense, highly classified curriculum
that comes with the job, these personnel assume the kind of responsibilities and leadership roles
that even their most talented peers wait years to take on. Come learn about the career opportunities
available in the Navy and Naval Nuclear Laboratory during this special Lunch and Learn session.
ANS Standards Committee Lunch & Learn Presented by the University of Florida
ANS Student Section
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location:Richmond Salon I
Speaker: Larry Wetzel
The American Nuclear Society develops consensus standard under the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI). These standards are voluntary consensus standard (VCS). A VCS is a document
that sets forth requirements for activities such as site selection, human factors, design, manufacture,
operation, maintenance, emergency response, and decommissioning. Standards provide for safety
in products design and development, establish best practices for the conduct of operations, improve
economy, and efficiency. The development of standards provide students and young professionals
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an opportunity to learn from and get to know experience professionals in the nuclear community.THURSDAY, APRIL 4TH
Intro to Data Science
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Richmond Salon III & IV
Workshops Dr. Leslie Kerby of Idaho State University has put together
the Intro to Data Science Workshop. This workshop will
provide an introduction to data science concepts using
python hands-on. This workshop explores numpy, pandas,
scikit-learn, and more.
Serpent-tools: A Python Package for Supplementing and Expediting SERPENT Analysis
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Virginia Rooms A & B
The serpent-tools python package contains a suite of parsing utilities and data structures
aimed to ease analysis with the SERPENT Monte Carlo code. Using this package, users
have access to all of the data contained in the output files, but in an object-oriented
python framework. Furthermore, serpent-tools contains features for selectively storing and
filtering data, leading to drastic memory savings. Plotting of many quantities, including
Cartesian and hexagonal detectors, spectrum, and isotopic concentrations are accessible
with minimal python experience possible. In this workshop, users will be introduced to the
serpent-tools package, through examples covering the full API. Following the workshop,
attendees will be capable of performing more in-depth analysis and building.
First Time ANS Attendee Orientation
Time: 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Richmond Salon III & IV
How do you navigate your first ANS conference? How do you get involved in your society’s
activities? Why participation in ANS is one key to your professional career. Come hear how
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Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science
Sponsored by TBD.
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Commons Theater
Inspired by Alan Alda’s statement that, “…real listening is the willingness to let the other Workshops
person change you,” this interactive session will introduce you to the Alda Method, a
sequence of improvisational theater techniques developed to help you speak more vividly and
expressively about your research.
Nuclear Material Security I
Sponsored by Canberra
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Engineering East Hall
The Nuclear Security Workshop is an
opportunity for students and other conference
participants to get hands-on experience with
illicit radioactive materials detection and other
nuclear security topics. Participants will be
divided into small groups to allow for hands-on
use of radiation detectors, red team-blue team
exercises with radiation portal monitors, and
a round table discussion. Meet in the lobby of
The Graduate Hotel at 9:00 AM.
Nuclear Material Security II
Sponsored by Canberra
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Engineering East Hall
The Nuclear Security Workshop is an
opportunity for students and other conference
participants to get hands-on experience with
illicit radioactive materials detection and other
nuclear security topics. Participants will be
divided into small groups to allow for hands-on
use of radiation detectors, red team-blue team
exercises with radiation portal monitors, and
a round table discussion. Meet in the lobby of
The Graduate Hotel at 2:00 PM.
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Policy Panel
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: SGA Senate Chamber
This panel will highlight the struggles the nuclear industry faces politically as well as the
Panels stronger assets the nuclear industry possess. Learning to communicate with representatives
will also be talked about, among other hot topics.
Speakers: Rita Baranwal (DOE/INL)
Harsh Desai (NEI)
Sachin Desai (Hogan Lovells)
Craig Piercy (ANS)
Chair: Maria Christina Molina Higgins (VCU)
Glenn Seaborg Think Tank
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Richmond Salon III
This panel’s topic will center on current waste issues in the nuclear industry, as well as
several paths forward.
Speakers: Jennifer Shafer (Colorado School of Mines)
Christina Leggett (NRC)
Dr. Michael Simpson (Utah)
Chair: Jack Law (INL)
Entrepreneurship Panel - Sponsored by Framatome
Time: 10:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: SGA Senate Chamber
With so many nuclear start-ups popping up across the United States, we wanted to highlight
the entrepreneurship spirit in the nuclear industry. This will include regulatory challenges
faced by most nuclear focused companies as well as industry and economic challenges
associated with newer and smaller companies still growing.
Speakers: Seth Grae (Lightbridge/Enfission)
Paolo Venneri (Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation)
Lenka Koller (NuScale)
Chair: Lane Carasik (VCU)
Grad School 101
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: SGA Senate Chamber
Get practical advice about applying to grad school…
What makes your application stand out? What do schools look for on personal statements and
why waiting until your graduating year may be too late? Other topics covered include graduate
school funding opportunities.
Speakers: Lisa Marshall, Director of Outreach, Retention & Engagement, Lecturer & Adviser at
NC State University Department of Nuclear Engineering. She will share her over 15
years of experience. She is a former chair of the ANS Education Training & Workforce
Development Division, former chair of the Nuclear & Radiological Division of the
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American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), vice-chair of Diversity & Inclusion
in ANS, chair of ANS Communications Committee and an ANS Board Member.FRIDAY, APRIL 5TH
Building a Career in Nuclear Panel: Perspectives from Engineering, Procurement, and Construction
Sponsored by Bechtel
Time: 3:10 PM – 4:40 PM
Location: SGA Senate Chamber
“Okay, I’m interested in nuclear science and technology, but how do I turn that interest into
a profession?” Panels
Assembling a career can be a daunting task. There are many choices to make, options to
explore, and paths to take—each one a building block in the unique structure that becomes an
individual’s career. Join a panel of nuclear professionals representing the largest construction
company in the United States for a conversation about the paths they have taken, their
perspectives on the nuclear industry, and the advice they have for those aspiring to a vocation
in nuclear science and technology.
Speakers: Matthew Brenner (Bechtel Power Corporation)
Darby Kimball (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory)
Stephen Routh (Bechtel Power Corporation)
Dena Volovar (Bechtel National, Inc.)
U.S. Department of Energy Informational meeting on IUP Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities
Time: 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Location: Virginia Room D
U.S. Department of Energy leadership will discuss scholarship and fellowship opportunities
offered through the U.S. Department of Energy Office Nuclear Energy Integrated University
Program (IUP).
Speaker: DOE Leadership
How to Save 90% of the Clean Energy in OH and PA – A Legislative Crash Course
Time: 2:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Location: Virginia Room D
With less than two months to pass laws in Ohio and Pennsylvania to protect nuclear plants from
early closure, it’s all hands on deck. Students and young engineers are needed to help make the
case for nuclear to state lawmakers, or multiple nuclear plants may close and be replaced with
fossil generation. This session will be broadly applicable, but students from Pennsylvania and
Ohio are especially needed in this critical timeframe. Bring a friend. Save the world.
Speakers: J im Hopf (Citizen Climate Lobby)
Eric Meyer (Generation Atomic)
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Bidding and Hosting a Student Conference - Sponsored by: YMG
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: SGA Senate Chamber
Interested in showing off your university to the rest of ANS and developing management,
Panels
writing, and networking skills? Hosting a successful ANS Student Conference is an excellent
professional development opportunity for students, and has many benefits for the student
section as well. A panel of prior conference planners hosted by the Young Members Group
(YMG) of ANS, will be available to answer questions pertaining to all aspects of the conference,
from writing a bid to planning and hosting the conference. Any sections who may have an
interested in hosting a conference are highly encouraged to attend!
Speakers: Miriam Kreher (MIT)
Dr. Lane Carasik (VCU)
Zander Mausolff (UF)
Paula Cappelletti (ANS)
SMR and Micro Reactor Technologies
Time: 10:40 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: SGA Senate Chamber
New nuclear technologies feature smaller more affordable designs. This panel will explore the
multitude of new small reactor designs. Come join the conversation about how these micro
reactors and small modular reactors are changing the way we see nuclear power plants.
Speakers: Christer Dahlgren (GE)
Muhammad Fahmy (Bechtel)
John Kelly (ANS)
Chair: Dimitris Killinger (VCU)
Importance of the Aging Fleet - Sponsored by Dominion Energy
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: SGA Senate Chamber
This topic will hopefully highlight not only the importance of maintaining our current fleet, but
the importance of maintaining the industry that supports our current reactors. The highlight will
center on how our current reactor and industry affect the future of the nuclear industry in the US.
Speakers: Robert Coward (MPR)
Paul Phelps (Dominion Energy)
Art Wharton (Studvik)
Sama Bilbao y León (NEA)
Chair: Dimitris Killinger (VCU)
Economics of Electricity Markets 101
Time: 3:10 PM – 4:40 PM
Location: SGA Senate Chamber
We keep hearing on the news that nuclear energy is no longer cost-competitive in many
electricity markets. Is that true? Why? How? Wait… how much do you actually know about
how electricity markets work? If the answer is “very little”, this session is for you. This session
will provide a practical overview of the inner workings of regulated and deregulated electricity
markets, including recent market disruptions and will discuss some ideas to create a level
playing field for all electricity sources.
Speakers: Matthew Crozat (NEI)
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