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Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025)
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A series of firsts delivers new Plant Vogtle units
Southern Nuclear was first when no one wanted to be.
The nuclear subsidiary of the century-old utility Southern Company, based in Atlanta, Ga., joined a pack of nuclear companies in the early 2000s—during what was then dubbed a “nuclear renaissance”—bullish on plans for new large nuclear facilities and adding thousands of new carbon-free megawatts to the grid.
In 2008, Southern Nuclear applied for a combined construction and operating license (COL), positioning the company to receive the first such license from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission in 2012. Also in 2008, Southern became the first U.S. company to sign an engineering, procurement, and construction contract for a Generation III+ reactor. Southern chose Westinghouse’s AP1000 pressurized water reactor, which was certified by the NRC in December 2011.
Fast forward a dozen years—which saw dozens of setbacks and hundreds of successes—and Southern Nuclear and its stakeholders celebrated the completion of Vogtle Units 3 and 4: the first new commercial nuclear power construction project completed in the U.S. in more than 30 years.
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To empower a strong, connected, and engaged professional community that cultivates nuclear science and technology for the benefit of humanity.
A world that unlocks the full potential of the atom to improve human lives and preserve our planet.
1. Excellence: We strive for excellence in all aspects of nuclear science, technology, and engineering, setting high standards for innovation, safety, and professionalism.
2. Transparency and Integrity: We uphold the highest ethical standards of honesty, independence, and accountability in all our communications, interactions, and endeavors.
3. Collaboration: We value collaboration and teamwork, fostering partnerships across disciplines, industries, and global borders to advance nuclear knowledge and address complex challenges.
4. Diversity and Inclusion: We embrace diversity and inclusion, recognizing the value of varied perspectives and backgrounds. We continuously seek to create a diverse and sustainable membership by actively reaching out to individuals and communities, inviting them to participate and contribute to the advancement of nuclear science and technology.
5. Education and Outreach: We are committed to education and outreach, promoting public understanding of nuclear science and technology while supporting the development of the next generation of nuclear professionals.
6. Safety and Security: We prioritize safety and security as fundamental principles, advocating for rigorous safety standards, responsible stewardship of nuclear materials, and effective safeguards to protect people and the environment.
7. Sustainability: We advocate for the responsible use of nuclear technology to meet global environmental and human development objectives while minimizing impact on communities.
The American Nuclear Society is committed, in principle and in practice, to creating a diverse and welcoming environment for everyone interested in nuclear science and technology. Diversity means creating an environment – both in ANS and in the profession – in which all members are valued equitably for their skills and abilities and respected equally for their unique perspectives and experiences. Diverse backgrounds foster unique contributions and capabilities, and so creation of an inclusive Society ultimately leads to a more creative, effective, and technically respected Society.
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