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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.
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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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NRC v. Texas: Supreme Court weighs challenge to NRC authority in spent fuel storage case
The State of Texas has not one but two ongoing federal court challenges to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that could, if successful, turn decades of NRC regulations, precedent, and case law on its head.
Technical Session
Tuesday, February 9, 2021|3:15–5:00PM EST
Session Chair:
Dan Randolph
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Alternate Chair:
Juan J. Cortez
Session Producer:
Janet Davis
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Eyes on the Prize: Qualified Workers In The Midst Of Disruption
Dennis Poort (Ontario Power Generation), Andrew Hastie (Ontario Power Generation)
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Leadership by government and industry for new regulatory design and operation
Hiroko Kondo (Matrix K LLC)
Enhancement of Workforce Provider Relationship with the Nuclear Industry
Patricia P. Wade (Electric Power Research Institute), Mark Wertz (Boilermakers National Apprenticeship Program)
Workforce Trends and Challenges in the Nuclear Energy Industry
Lori Brady (Nuclear Energy Institute)
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