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Experts from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) will host and present at the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (INMM) Annual Meeting, an international forum for sharing the latest technical advancements in nuclear materials management. Their contributions will cover a wide range of topics, including nuclear materials, policy, safeguards, and forensics.

This meeting provides a valuable opportunity for professionals in these fields to explore innovations, share expertise, and advance their knowledge for professional growth.

PNNL nuclear experts are participating in the following INMM sessions:

Monday, August 25

Empowering Global Radiation Detection: The NSDD Frontline App for Enhanced Operational and Maintenance Efficiency

Time: 10:40 – 10:50 a.m. EDT

Presenter: Kaushik Thallapally

U.S. Department of Energy Support to Partner Countries with Implementation of the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material

Time: 2:00 – 2:20 p.m. EDT

Presenter: Jessica Burniske

A New Generation of Fixed and Mobile Radiation Detectors to Counter Nuclear Smuggling

Time: 3:00 – 3:10 p.m. EDT

Presenter: Angela Moore

Tuesday, August 26

High Purity Isotope Enrichment at the Far End of the Periodic Table: Cm and Beyond

Time: 9:50 – 10:00 a.m. EDT

Presenter: Bradley D. Jeffries

Guidance on Applying Threat for Regulatory Design in Prescriptive and Performance-Based Nuclear Security Regulatory Frameworks

Time: 11:30 – 11:50 a.m. EDT

Presenter: Adom Cooper

Sentry-SECURE in the Field—A Readout of Four Years in Production

Time: 10:30 – 10:50 a.m. EDT

Presenter: Nina Lopez

Optimizing Counter Nuclear Smuggling Resources Using an Analysis of Alternatives

Time: 11:30 – 11:40 a.m. EDT

Presenter: Julianna Puccio

Strengthening the Future of the International Nuclear Safeguards Regime: Building Resilient State Regulatory Authorities in a Disruptive World

Time: 11:10 – 11:30 a.m. EDT

Presenter: Cristina Siserman-Gray

Reflecting on 30 Years of Cooperation and Partnership between the Brazilian-Argentine Agency for Accounting and Control of Nuclear Material (ABACC) and DOE/NNSA

Time: 11:50 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EDT

Presenter: Sarah Frazar

INSPIRE-based Computer Security Incident Response Course

Time: 2:00 – 2:20 p.m. EDT

Presenter: Melanie A. Rodriguez

Exploring the Future: Recommendations on Emerging Legal Issues Related to the Use of Robots for IAEA Safeguards

Time: 1:40 – 2:00 p.m. EDT

Presenter: Cristina Siserman-Gray

Regional Service Approach to Maximize the Impact of Counter Nuclear Smuggling Investment

Time: 3:10 – 3:20 p.m. EDT

Presenter: Shannon Lukins

Highlighted Session: NGFP 30th Anniversary Alumni Forum

Time: 5:40 – 7:00 p.m. EDT

Join us at the INMM Annual Meeting for a special alumni panel celebrating the 30th anniversary of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Graduate Fellowship Program (NGFP)! This interactive session will feature distinguished alumni sharing their impactful journeys, highlighting the lasting influence of our fellows over three decades. Celebrate the accomplishments of over 800 alumni, connect with current fellows, and strengthen your ties within the nuclear security community. Don’t miss this opportunity to honor our shared legacy and inspire the next generation of nuclear security leaders.

Wednesday, August 27

U.S. Policy and Technical Options to Encourage Nonproliferation-Friendly Fuel Choice for SNPP

Time: 11:30 – 11:50 a.m. EDT

Presenter: Aubrey G. Means

Addressing Nuclear Security in the Procurement and Contracting for New Nuclear Power Plant Projects, including Advanced Reactors and Small Modular Reactors

Time: 2:20 – 2:40 p.m. EDT

Presenter: Shannon Stevenson 

Enhancing Radioisotope Identification in Gamma Spectra with Transfer Learning

Time: 2:20 – 2:40 p.m. EDT

Presenters: Peter Lalor

Insider Threat Mitigation: How to Ethically Harness the Power of AI

Time: 3:50 – 4:10 p.m. EDT

Presenter: Jessica Baweja

Thursday, August 28

Women in Nuclear: Exploring the Impact of Women in Nuclear (WiN) Chapters in Africa

Time: 9:00 – 9:20 a.m. EDT

Presenter: Jessica Burniske

Development and Benchmarking of a CdTe Detector-Based Coincident Gamma Spectroscopy System for Enhanced Nuclear Process Monitoring

Time: 9:40 – 9:50 a.m. EDT

Presenter: Grey Batie

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