HYBRID - Argonne Outloud ⚡️ How Argonne Is Shaping Modern ⚛ Nuclear Energy ☢️

***** NOTE: THIS IS A THIRD PARTY EVENT! YOU MUST REGISTER WITH ARGONNE TO ATTEND IN PERSON OR ONLINE. NOTE THE VISITOR SECURITY REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND, AND THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THOSE THAT ARE NOT US CITIZENS.
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Hybrid event — attend in person or online

Information & registration:
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
6:00–7:15 p.m. CT

Argonne National Laboratory
TCS Conference Center (Building 240)
9700 S. Cass Ave.
Lemont, IL 60439

This is a hybrid event. Attend in person or online.
Nuclear energy has been central to Argonne National Laboratory’s identity since the beginning — but the lab’s contributions in this area extend far beyond the nuclear reactor.

Nuclear energy helps power our lives, supplying electricity to 1 in 5 homes in the U.S. Nuclear science and technology has even made its way into hospitals, enabling medical scans and cancer detection, while also playing a major role in national security by supporting the screening of dangerous materials at our borders and beyond—and these are just a few examples.

As a multidisciplinary laboratory, Argonne offers an array of cutting-edge tools and resources available to our scientists to drive innovation across a wide range of research areas, including nuclear energy.

During our next OutLoud Public Lecture, we will explore the science shaping advancements in modern nuclear energy. Discover how nuclear fuel recycling is unlocking the potential to extract reusable materials from used reactor fuel and how advanced sensor technologies being developed at Argonne will play a critical role in safeguarding nuclear materials.

We will also introduce you to new technologies being used at Argonne that will pave the way for the next generation of more advanced reactors.

This is a conversation you don’t want to miss, especially as Argonne continues to commemorate its 80th anniversary. The celebration will continue at this very special OutLoud. Join us as we reflect on our historic roots and look ahead to the future while mixing in a few surprises.

Featured speakers:

• Paul Kearns (Moderator)

Laboratory Director, Argonne National Laboratory

• Steven DelaCruz

Chemical Engineer, Argonne National Laboratory
Nuclear Technologies and National Security

• Nora Shaheen

Chemical Engineer, Argonne National Laboratory
Nuclear Technologies and National Security

• Xuan Zhang

Principal Material Scientist, Argonne National Laboratory
Nuclear Technologies and National Security

The OutLoud Public Lecture Series is dedicating 2026 to celebrating 80 Years of Impact, as Argonne marks its 80th anniversary. Join us throughout the year as we commemorate this milestone with engaging special segments, exciting giveaways and a few surprises.

This is a hybrid event. You can attend either in person or virtually. Once the limit for in-person attendees is reached, you are still welcome to attend the event virtually.

NOTE: If you are NOT a U.S. citizen, and plan to attend in person, please complete this form first (link opens in a new browser tab) and then return to this page to complete your registration.