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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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2025 ANS Annual Conference
June 15–18, 2025
Chicago, IL|Chicago Marriott Downtown
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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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Nominations open for CNTA awards
Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness is accepting nominations for its Fred C. Davison Distinguished Scientist Award and its Nuclear Service Award. Nominations for both awards must be submitted by August 1.
The awards will be presented this fall as part of the CNTA’s annual Edward Teller Lecture event.
2024
Nathan Siu
2023
Ian Wall
2021
Karl N. Fleming
2020
Dennis Henneke
2019
Mohammad Modarres
2018
Robert W. Youngblood
2017
Bill T. Williamson
2015
George Flanagan
2014
Theofanis Theofanous
2013
Ali Mosleh
2012
William E. Vesely
2011
Michael L. Corradini
2010
David J. Diamond
2009
Shunsuke Kondo
2008
Agustin Alonso
2007
Dana A. Powers
2006
Joseph A. Murphy
2005
Robert J. Budnitz
2004
Mario H. Fontana
2003
Robert A. Bari
2002
Walter B. Loewenstein
2001
Bal Raj Sehgal
2000
Annick Carnino
1999
George Apostolakis
1998
Harold W. Lewis
1997
Bertram Wolfe
1996
Herbert S. Isbin
1995
Andre Gauvenet
1994
Donald Hurst
1993
Cordell Reed
1992
Thomas E. Murley
1991
Francois X. Cogne
1990
Robert Avery
1989
Adolf Birkhofer
1988
Chauncey Starr
1987
Spencer H. Bush
1986
Pierre Y. Tanguy
1985
Robert E. Henry
1984
Frank Reginald Farmer
1983
Herbert J.C. Kouts
1982
Hans K. Fauske
1981
Norman C. Rasmussen
1980
David Okrent
