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Division Spotlight
Mathematics & Computation
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.
Meeting Spotlight
Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023)
February 6–9, 2023
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
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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Melding social, political, and physical sciences for a successful radwaste management program
The International High-Level Radioactive Waste Management conference plenary, held in November during the 2022 ANS Winter Meeting, highlighted tight communication among physical, social, and political science experts as the key to successful waste management programs. The four featured speakers provided an international perspective on this issue.
Alexander Sesonske
University of Florida (First Place)Kansas State University (Second Place)University of Maryland (Third Place)University of Missouri-Columbia (Third Place_University of New Mexico (Third Place)University of Wisconsin-Madison (Third Place)
William M. Thompson
Ronald M. Gilgenbach
Michael D. McCormickLynn R. Wallis
Trinity (Best Overall, Large)Eastern Carolinas (Best Overall, Small)Eastern Washington (ANS Local Section Exhibit, Section Management, Meetings and Programs, Public Information and Management)Idaho (Membership Development, Section Management, Meetings and Programs)Northern Pennsylvania (Membership Development)Delaware Valley (Meetings and Programs)Pittsburgh (Meetings and Programs)San Diego (Public Information and Management)Florida (Public Information and Management)Connecticut (Public Information and Management)
FFTF Reactor Operations Management Team: R. H. DavisG. B. GriffinD. G. HamrickL. E. HarvilleC. P. WickD. J. SwaimJohn C. Merritt, Jr. (Maine Yankee Atomic Power Company)Team: Shuh-Ji Tsuei (Taiwan Power Company)Shoei-Jin LiaoNeng-Fu Shih
Rizwan-uddin
Chicago Pile - 5 Approved FebruaryExperimental Boiling Water Reactor Approved FebruaryHigh Flux Beam Reactor Approved OctoberNorthwest Electrodevelopment Lab. Approved October
B. Stephen CarpenterWilliam L. McLaughlin
Arthur B. Chilton
David Okrent
Morris Udall
John O'Sullivan
GraduateUniversity of TennesseeScott Thomas, Leonard Palko, Aiman Amer, Luiz Leal, Jerry KingUndergraduateUniversity of Notre DameDavid Dusing, Gerald Goldner, Michael MacLennan, Yerolemos Michael, John MullaneHonorable Mention - GraduateUniversity of TennesseeJeff Buczek, Mike Roberts, Chris Robinson, Wilson VieraHonorable Mention - UndergraduateGeorgia Institute of TechnologyDavid N. Anthony, Kathleen A. Gustad, Tanya M. Hall, Philip C. Howell, John R. Thatcher, Jr.
Salomon Levy
Spencer H. Bush
Nunzio J. Palladino
