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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
Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2024)
August 4–7, 2024
Marco Island, FL|JW Marriott Marco Island
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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Nuclear Technology
August 2024
Fusion Science and Technology
Latest News
Taking shape: Fusion energy ecosystems built with public-private partnerships
It’s possible to describe fusion in simple terms: heat and squeeze small atoms to get abundant clean energy. But there’s nothing simple about getting fusion ready for the grid.
Private developers, national lab and university researchers, suppliers, and end users working toward that goal are developing a range of complex technologies to reach fusion temperatures and pressures, confounded by science and technology gaps linked to plasma behavior; materials, diagnostics, and electronics for extreme environments; fuel cycle sustainability; and economics.
Questions regarding the technical program including volunteering, panels, workshops, plenaries, poster and oral presentation submission, and judging, please contact ans-student-conference@illinois.edu
Amanda graduated with a B.S. in Nuclear Engineering in 2019 and an M.S. in Nuclear Engineering in 2020, both from the University of Tennessee Knoxville. She is a graduate student studying the nuclear fuel cycle and nonproliferation safeguards under Prof. Kathryn Huff and Dr. Madicken Munk. She currently serves as the Student Director for ANS National, has been an active member of the UTK and UIUC student chapters, and has served on multiple committees at the national level. You may contact her with any questions related to diversity equity and inclusion at amandab7@illinois.edu
Sam graduated with a B.S. in Physics from UIUC in 2019. He attended his first ANS student conference in April 2019 and was so inspired by his experience that he decided to pursue graduate work in nuclear engineering rather than physics. Now he does research on machine learning applications and computational reactor physics with Prof. Kathryn Huff and Dr. Madicken Munk in the ARFC group. Hosting a student conference that will inspire others the way he was inspired is one of his top priorities this year. You may contact him with general meeting questions at sgd2@illinois.edu
Jeremy graduated with a B.S. in Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering from UIUC in 2018, and is now a graduate student studying plasma science under Prof. David Ruzic. He has been heavily involved in the UIUC student chapter of ANS since his freshman year, serving on the executive board for three years as External Vice President and President. Jeremy has attended the past five ANS Student Conferences, which serve as an inspiration for his involvement in this proposal process. He is dedicated to making sure that future generations of students are able to have the same amazing experiences through ANS as he had, especially at the ANS Student Conference. Outside of ANS, he has held a summer internship at Oak Ridge National Lab, and is currently focusing his research towards combined laser-plasma systems for materials processing. You may contact him with program questions at jmettle2@illinois.edu
Roberto is a graduate student working on advanced reactor simulations. If you have any questions about workshop details or attending a workshop, contact him at ref3@illinois.edu.
Stephen is a senior in the Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Department on the Plasma & Fusion Sciences track. If you have any questions about travel reimbursement, or financing our conference, contact him at sda3@illinois.edu.
Gavin is a senior in the Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering Department on the Power, Safety, and the Environment track. If you have any questions about lodging, meals, or anything hospitality related, contact him at gavind2@illinois.edu.
Josh is a junior in the Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Department on the Plasma & Fusion Sciences track. If you have any questions about using our templates, presenting at our conference, or volunteering contact him at jmh7@illinois.edu.
Dilan is a senior in the Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Department on the Plasma & Fusion Sciences track. If you have any questions about our conference program, contact him at dilantk2@illinois.edu.
Jake is a sophomore in the Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Department on the Power, Safety, and the Environment track. If you have any questions about our conference tours, contact him at jakehm2@illinois.edu.
Nataly is a sophomore in the Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Department on the Power, Safety, and the Environment track. If you have any questions about our conference socials, contact her at panczyk2@illinois.ed.
Nathan is a junior in the Physics Department. If you have any media questions about our conference or content you would like to share on a conference platform, contact him at nsryan2@illinois.edu.
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