Argonne National Laboratory has performed cutting-edge fast reactor research for over 50 years and continues that tradition today with numerous programs, including work advancing the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership. Our expertise covers all phases of fast reactor research, and we will be sharing that expertise with the participants in this workshop.

What will the workshop cover?
This workshop will consist of series of focused-topic sessions featuring lectures and discussions led by prominent Argonne fast reactor researchers, providing workshop participants an opportunity to develop a basic understanding of fast reactors and their role in the nuclear power industry in the 21st century. The workshop material will be appropriate for both undergraduate and graduate students. Questions and discussion are welcomed and encouraged. The planned workshop agenda is as follows:

Thursday, February 28th:
1:00 - 1:10 Introduction
1:10 - 1:40 Fast reactor physics
1:45 - 2:15 Fast reactor safety
2:15 - 2:30 Break
2:30 - 3:00 Advanced fast reactor simulations
3:05 - 3:35 Benefits of fast reactors to radioactive waste repositories
3:35 - 3:50 Break
3:50 - 4:20 Spent fuel reprocessing
4:25 - 4:55 Fast reactors and resources - world nuclear energy scenarios
4:55 - 5:00 Wrap-Up

Quick facts about the workshop:
-The workshop is free and open to all meeting registrants, but you must register for the workshop when you register for the conference. There is a limit of 100 workshop participants.
-Lunch will be provided with the workshop
-Participants are welcome to attend only one or all of the sessions.
-The workshop will be held on Thursday, February 28, 1-5 PM.
-A CD of the workshop presentations will be given to all workshop participants.

How to register for the GNEP and Fast Reactor Workshop:
1. Register for the workshop when you register for the conference through the conference website. On the registration form, fill out the fields in the section pertaining to the GNEP and Fast Reactor Workshop.
2. Be at the workshop beginning at 1:00 on Feb. 28. You will not need to bring any materials with you. If you have any questions about the workshop, please contact us at neoutreach@anl.gov.

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