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Nuclear Installations Safety
Devoted specifically to the safety of nuclear installations and the health and safety of the public, this division seeks a better understanding of the role of safety in the design, construction and operation of nuclear installation facilities. The division also promotes engineering and scientific technology advancement associated with the safety of such facilities.
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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Smarter waste strategies: Helping deliver on the promise of advanced nuclear
At COP28, held in Dubai in 2023, a clear consensus emerged: Nuclear energy must be a cornerstone of the global clean energy transition. With electricity demand projected to soar as we decarbonize not just power but also industry, transport, and heat, the case for new nuclear is compelling. More than 20 countries committed to tripling global nuclear capacity by 2050. In the United States alone, the Department of Energy forecasts that the country’s current nuclear capacity could more than triple, adding 200 GW of new nuclear to the existing 95 GW by mid-century.
Workshop
Thursday, April 4, 2024|9:00AM–12:00PM EDT|Pattee and Paterno Library Room W003
Session Organizer:
Aamer Bashir (Penn State University)
Presented in partnership with Sara Eskandari and Gabrielle Hoelzle at the University of Michigan, participants will be able to virtually explore fission and fusion facilities developed by Penn State and Michigan researchers through the Penn State Center for Immersive Experiences. Participants will also engage with STAND, a software tool developed at the University of Michigan to apply different criteria for placing a hypothetical advanced reactor in the US. Participants will then give short pitches on why their sites would be perfect for an advanced reactor! Attendees should bring a laptop or internet capable device and request access to the University of Michigan’s FPTZ system.
Speakers
Sara Eskandari
Mx. Sara Eskandari is an XR software developer & adjunct lecturer at the University of Michigan. They specialize in developing VR/AR/MR apps for research, medical, and educational use. Graduated from University of Michigan's STAMPS School of Art & Design with a minor in Computer Science, Dari has spent time working as a programmer for games such as Heart Shaped Games's We are the Caretakers, and lead artist for Chess Heroes Inc's Chess Heroes and 3615 Theatre's Dark City. A passionate interdisciplinary developer and designer, Dari works to increase the accessibility of new technologies to their students while discussing the rapid and undulating effects of immersive technologies on daily life and entrepreneurial pursuits including products, pitches, and production pipelines.
Gabrielle Hoelzle
Ms. Gabrielle Hoelzle is a senior technical project manager and former lead data scientist at the Fastest Path to Zero Initiative (FPTZ) at the University of Michigan’s Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences. She led the development of a series of web applications supporting the rapid and equitable deployment of advanced nuclear reactors in the U.S. and internationally.
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