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Division Spotlight
Accelerator Applications
The division was organized to promote the advancement of knowledge of the use of particle accelerator technologies for nuclear and other applications. It focuses on production of neutrons and other particles, utilization of these particles for scientific or industrial purposes, such as the production or destruction of radionuclides significant to energy, medicine, defense or other endeavors, as well as imaging and diagnostics.
Meeting Spotlight
Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025)
February 3–6, 2025
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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Reboot: Nuclear needs a success . . . anywhere
The media have gleefully resurrected the language of a past nuclear renaissance. Beyond the hype and PR, many people in the nuclear community are taking a more measured view of conditions that could lead to new construction: data center demand, the proliferation of new reactor designs and start-ups, and the sudden ascendance of nuclear energy as the power source everyone wants—or wants to talk about.
Once built, large nuclear reactors can provide clean power for at least 80 years—outlasting 10 to 20 presidential administrations. Smaller reactors can provide heat and power outputs tailored to an end user’s needs. With all the new attention, are we any closer to getting past persistent supply chain and workforce issues and building these new plants? And what will the election of Donald Trump to a second term as president mean for nuclear?
As usual, there are more questions than answers, and most come down to money. Several developers are engaging with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission or have already applied for a license, certification, or permit. But designs without paying customers won’t get built. So where are the customers, and what will it take for them to commit?
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12:00–1:45PM EDT
Session Chair: Ronald L. Boring|Alternate Chair: Paula Savioja
Session Chair: Michael Muhlheim|Alternate Chair: Derek Halverson
Panel
Session Chair: Chad J. Kiger|Alternate Chair: James B. McConkey
Session Chair: Josh Daw|Alternate Chair: Fan Zhang
Session Chair: Brent D. Shumaker
Session Chair: Brenden Heidrich|Alternate Chair: Troy Unruh
2:15–4:00PM EDT
Session Chair: Torrey Mortenson|Alternate Chair: Jamie B. Coble
Session Chair: Carol Smidts|Alternate Chair: Jamie B. Coble
Session Chair: Zachary Spielman|Alternate Chair: Jamie B. Coble
Session Chair: Derek Halverson|Alternate Chair: Michael Muhlheim
Session Chair: Cody Walker|Alternate Chair: Jamie B. Coble
4:30–6:15PM EDT
Session Chair: Jacob Houser|Alternate Chair: William H. Ferrell
Session Chair: Sacit M. Cetiner|Alternate Chair: Pradeep Ramuhalli
Session Chair: Ahmad Al Rashdan|Alternate Chair: Jamie B. Coble
Session Chair: Paul Hunton|Alternate Chair: Richard Wood
Session Chair: Fan Zhang|Alternate Chair: Jamie B. Coble
Session Chair: M. N. Ericson|Alternate Chair: Pradeep Ramuhalli
Session Chair: Jeffrey C. Joe|Alternate Chair: David R. Desaulniers
Session Chair: Nesrin Cetiner|Alternate Chair: Jamie B. Coble
Session Chair: Janos Eiler|Alternate Chair: Jamie B. Coble
Session Chair: Rodney Busquim|Alternate Chair: Fan Zhang
Session Chair: Graeme M. West|Alternate Chair: Jamie B. Coble
Session Chair: Ryan S. Flamand|Alternate Chair: Jeffrey C. Joe
Session Chair: Ted Quinn
Session Chair: Tunc Aldemir|Alternate Chair: Jamie B. Coble
Session Chair: Fan Zhang|Alternate Chair: Jianghai Li
Session Chair: Miltiadis Alamaniotis|Alternate Chair: Jamie B. Coble
Session Chair: Casey Kovesdi|Alternate Chair: Jeffrey C. Joe
Session Chair: Gyunyoung Heo|Alternate Chair: Jamie B. Coble
Session Chair: Padhraic L. Mulligan|Alternate Chair: Josh Daw
Session Chair: Brent Shumaker|Alternate Chair: Jamie B. Coble
Session Chair: Jason Remer|Alternate Chair: Jamie B. Coble
Session Chair: Michael T. Rowland|Alternate Chair: Fan Zhang
10:00–11:45AM EDT
Session Chair: Raymond L. Herb|Alternate Chair: Pareez Golub
Session Chair: Katya Le Blanc|Alternate Chair: Jamie B. Coble
Session Chair: Adam Deatherage|Alternate Chair: Jamie B. Coble
Session Chair: Zhouxiang Fei|Alternate Chair: Hyun Gook Kang
Session Chair: Markus Porthin|Alternate Chair: Sung-Min Shin
Session Chair: Alexander H. Hashemian|Alternate Chair: Shawn N. Tyler
12:15–2:00PM EDT
Session Chair: Paula Savioja|Alternate Chair: Jeffrey C. Joe
Session Chair: Fan Zhang|Alternate Chair: Richard T. Wood
Session Chair: Jacob Farber|Alternate Chair: Richard Wood
Session Chair: MIke Waters|Alternate Chair: Raymond L. Herb
