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Aerospace Nuclear Science & Technology
Organized to promote the advancement of knowledge in the use of nuclear science and technologies in the aerospace application. Specialized nuclear-based technologies and applications are needed to advance the state-of-the-art in aerospace design, engineering and operations to explore planetary bodies in our solar system and beyond, plus enhance the safety of air travel, especially high speed air travel. Areas of interest will include but are not limited to the creation of nuclear-based power and propulsion systems, multifunctional materials to protect humans and electronic components from atmospheric, space, and nuclear power system radiation, human factor strategies for the safety and reliable operation of nuclear power and propulsion plants by non-specialized personnel and more.
Meeting Spotlight
2025 ANS Annual Conference
June 15–18, 2025
Chicago, IL|Chicago Marriott Downtown
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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ANS’s Mentor Match applications open
Applications are now open for the American Nuclear Society’s newly redesigned mentoring program. Mentor Match is a unique opportunity available only to ANS members that offers year-round mentorship and networking opportunities to Society members at any point in their education.
The deadline to apply for membership in the inaugural summer cohort, which will take place July 1–August 31, is June 20. The application form can be found here.
Harvey A. Wagner
Michael M. R. Williams
University of Florida (First Place)Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Second Place)Texas A&M University (Second Place)University of Maryland (Honorable Mention)University of Missouri-Rolla (Honorable Mention)
C. Harry Youngquist
Hussein S. Khalil
James L. Acord
Warren E. Nyer
Philip AndersonRonald K. BayerEugene N. CramerAdolf S. GarciaBrian GrimesWalter Y. KatoRobert G. LacyEdward (Ted) L. Quinn
Small Local SectionsLong Island (Best Overall, Best Membership, Best Meetings and Programs, Best Public Information, Best Section Management)Oak Ridge/Knoxville (Best Section Management)Central Illinois, Northeastern (Meritorious Finalists)Large Local SectionsIdaho (Best Overall)
David I. Poston
Leon C. Walters
Molten Salt Reactor Approved SeptemberTower Shielding Facility Approved SeptemberZOE Approved September
Laural L. Briggs
John GillelandNermin Uckan
William E. BurchillJ. Jason Chao
Eugene P. (Dennis) Wilkinson
Jerry D. Christian
George L. Wessman
GraduateUniversity of TennesseeJeff Banks, Ed Churnetski, Karani Gulec, Jerry Lichtenwalter, Ugur Mertyurek, Dan SmithUniversity of VirginiaThomas D. Burns, Chae J. Han, John D. Muskopf, Lee C. Taylor, John W. Valentino, Reuel F. VillaflorUndergraduatePurdue UniversitySteven A. Hogsett, Michael E. O'Dea, Norha Z. PlumeyGeorgia Institute of TechnologyDwayne P. Blaylock, Michelle L. Guzzardo, Peter G. Newby, Joseph J. Weismann
Neil E. Todreas
Charles Bathke
Donald Hurst
SurryVirginia Power CompanyNorth AnnaVirginia Power CompanyTurkey PointFlorida Power & LightCompany
Jim Schiffer Pacific Gas & Electric
Raymond L. Murray
Charles F. Jones
