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Division members promote the advancement of mathematical and computational methods for solving problems arising in all disciplines encompassed by the Society. They place particular emphasis on numerical techniques for efficient computer applications to aid in the dissemination, integration, and proper use of computer codes, including preparation of computational benchmark and development of standards for computing practices, and to encourage the development on new computer codes and broaden their use.
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2020 Winter Meeting and Nuclear Technology Expo
November 15–19, 2020
Chicago, IL|Chicago Marriott Downtown
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UK office receives site license application for Sizewell C
Artist’s rendering of the Sizewell site, with Sizewell C at right. Image: EDF Energy
The United Kingdom’s Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) on June 30 received a nuclear site license application from EDF Energy subsidiary NNB Generation Company (SZC) Limited to construct and operate two reactors at the Sizewell site in the county of Suffolk, northeast of London.
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Nomination Deadline
March 1
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The Walker Lee Cisler Medal recognizes an individual for outstanding scientific or engineering research achievement or the management associated with the design, development, or deployment of fast reactor technologies. This award honors excellence in engineering leadership and management, and achievements worthy of international recognition sustained over a period of time. The award consists of an engraved medal. It is to be made no more frequently than once per year and is conferred normally during the Annual Meeting of the Society.
Nominees may be from any nation, but they must not be deceased at the time the awardee is selected. The nominee need not be an ANS member.
The award was established in 1991 to honor Walker Lee Cisler and to provide international recognition to leadership and achievements associated with the design, development, or deployment of fast reactor technologies. It was funded in part by a $35,000 contribution from Overseas Advisory Association, Inc.
Nominations must include the completed nomination form accompanied by the following supporting documents:
Nomination forms and supporting documents (in Word or Adobe Acrobat) should be emailed to honors@ans.org.
Hard copies can be mailed to:
Honors and AwardsAmerican Nuclear Society555 N. Kensington AvenueLa Grange Park, IL 60526-5535
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