Cindy Boggs and colleagues from Argonne helped convert Russian nuclear warhead materials into low-enriched uranium, which was eventually used to fuel US nuclear power plants.
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For 16 years, Cindy Boggs and colleagues from Argonne helped convert Russian nuclear warhead materials into low-enriched uranium, which was eventually used to fuel nuclear power plants in the US. he successful end of the program in late December 2013 commemorates both a technical and geopolitical triumph. Is this program a template for other nonproliferation endeavors or even a basis for future cooperation in always difficult US - Russian relations? Plan to attend this intriguing discussion of scientific complexity and diplomatic maneuvering.
Registration
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NOTE ON PARKING
300 East Illinois Street (AMC Theater-River East Self Park Garage)
$8.00 after 3:00 pm on weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday for a 12-hour period
Garage: Self Park Facility
Payment: Automated; at pay-stations by cash or credit card or upon exit pay by credit card only.
To receive discounted rate: There is a card validator at the first floor security desk of the Gleacher Center. You will only need to insert your parking card in the validator and the new price will be automatically applied. When you leave the lot you will be charged for the lower $8.00 fee.
Detailed Directions:
Garage is located next to PJ Clarks and below the AMC Theater.
a) When traveling east on Illinois cross over Columbus and enter the Garage on the left (north) side of the street
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Deadline: 3/20/2014
Program
6:00 PM-6:30 PM: networking
6:30 PM-8:00 PM: presentation
8:00 PM-9:00 PM: drinks at The Midway Club Bar, Fifth Floor
Speaker Profiles
Cindy Boggs (Speaker)
Scientist, Argonne National Laboratory
www.anl.gov
As reported in the Chicago Tribune ["From Soviet warheads to nuclear fuel," 10 December 2013], Cindy Boggs for 16 years helped bring enough nuclear material to the US from Russia's secret weapons arsenal to destroy the world several times over. Ms. Boggs joined Argonne's efforts in Russia in 1997 and was sent to Russia that same year.
Questions
Karl L. Buschmann
Co-chair
847 310 0412
Other Information
NEW OFFERING: LITERATURE TABLE
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