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Materials Science & Technology
The objectives of MSTD are: promote the advancement of materials science in Nuclear Science Technology; support the multidisciplines which constitute it; encourage research by providing a forum for the presentation, exchange, and documentation of relevant information; promote the interaction and communication among its members; and recognize and reward its members for significant contributions to the field of materials science in nuclear technology.
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2024 ANS Annual Conference
June 16–19, 2024
Las Vegas, NV|Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
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The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
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X-energy receives federal tax credit for TRISO fuel facility
Advanced reactor company X-energy has been awarded $148.5 million in tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act for construction of its TRISO-X fuel fabrication facility in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
Vice President / President-Elect CandidatesThe ANS Nominating Committee has selected as the candidates for Vice President/President-Elect:
Board of Directors CandidatesThe ANS Board of Directors each serve a three-year term that begins and ends during the ANS Annual Meeting. The ANS Bylaws and Rules require that U.S. and non U.S. members be proportionately represented; therefore, in the 2020 election, there are four U.S. Director At-large and one Non-U.S. Director At-large positions to be filled.
U.S. Director At-Large Position CandidatesNominated to run for the U.S. Director At-large positions are:
Non-U.S. Director At-Large Position CandidatesNominated to run for the non-U.S. Director At-large – Europe/Africa Region position:
Directors whose terms will end in June 2020 are: John Kelly (Officer), Lisa Marshall, Leah Parks, Patricia Paviet, David Pointer and Fiona Rayment.
In addition to Chair John Kelly, members of this year’s Nominating Committee included Professional Divisions Committee Chair Thomas Remick, Todd Allen, Daniel Churchman, Paul Dickman, Julie Ezold, John Kotek, and Piyush Sabharwall.
Members have the option to nominate by petition. Candidates, other than individuals on the Nominating Committee's slate, may be nominated by petition for Officer and Director vacancies. Acceptable petitions must:
Petitions for the 2020 national election are due at ANS Headquarters no later than January 5, 2020 (no extensions).
VotingBallots for the 2020 election will be sent electronically on February 24, 2020. Ballots for the national election must be submitted no later than 12 pm CT on Tuesday, April 6, 2020.
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