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  The Mission of the Robotics and Remote Systems Division is to promote the development and application of immersive simulation, robotics, and remote systems for hazardous environments for the purpose of reducing hazardous exposure to individuals, reducing environmental hazards and reducing the cost of performing work.
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  International Conference on Mathematics and Computational Methods Applied to Nuclear Science and Engineering (M&C 2025)
  April 27–30, 2025
  Denver, CO|The Westin Denver Downtown
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- Standards Program
  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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  May 2025
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  EnergySolutions to help explore advanced reactor development in Utah
  Utah-based waste management company EnergySolutions announced that it has signed a memorandum of understating with the Intermountain Power Agency and the state of Utah to explore the development of advanced nuclear power generation at the Intermountain Power Project (IPP) site near Delta, Utah.
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Standards Board

The Standards Board is responsible for policy and procedural direction for ANS's standards activities. The Standards Board oversees the activities of the Standards Committee which is composed of all persons engaged in standards development for the Society (i.e., the Standards Board, its consensus committees, special committees, subcommittees, and working groups).

Member Responsibilities:

Attend meetings at each of the national meetings and participate on conference calls as needed.
Evaluate the initiation of proposed new standards projects.
Certify standards–related consensus committee ballots.
Establish Standards Committee policies and procedures.

Helpful Traits for Members:

Knowledge of standards development process.
Familiarity with nuclear consensus standards.

Committee Chair:: Andrew G. Sowder, Ph.D
Staff Liaison:: Pat Schroeder