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Materials Science & Technology
The objectives of MSTD are: promote the advancement of materials science in Nuclear Science Technology; support the multidisciplines which constitute it; encourage research by providing a forum for the presentation, exchange, and documentation of relevant information; promote the interaction and communication among its members; and recognize and reward its members for significant contributions to the field of materials science in nuclear technology.
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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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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Savannah River Site empties more waste tanks
The Department of Energy announced that waste from two more tanks at its Savannah River Site has been removed ahead of schedule. The tanks—numbers 11 and 15—are the fourth and fifth waste containers in 12 months to meet the milestone of preliminary cease waste removal (PCWR) regulatory approval, 7 and 19 months ahead of schedule, respectively, according to the DOE.
Technical Session|Radiation Protection and Medical Physics
Saturday, April 5, 2025|10:35–11:55AM MDT|Gran Quivera 2
Session Chair:
Sydney A. Dowben
Alternate Chair:
Alexandria S. Ragsdale
Session Organizer:
Ashley Machado
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Non-Destructive Analysis of a Commercial Rubber-Based Shielding Composite
10:35–10:55AM MDT
Nuvin Bazid (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Furkan Erdogan (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Carlos Blank (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Jessika V. Rojas (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Braden Goddard (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.)
Paper
Experimental and Computational Approaches to Gamma Dose Estimation and Buildup
10:55–11:15AM MDT
Colin Rotzler (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Jessika V. Rojas (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Braden Goddard (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.)
MCNP6.3-computed Neutron DCC in ICRP145 MRCPs
11:15–11:35AM MDT
Ursula S. Wise (U.S. Naval Academy), Stephen McHale (U.S. Naval Academy)
An Investigation of the Radiosynthetic Capabilities of Fungi and Implications for Radiation Protection
11:35–11:55AM MDT
Anastasia Kaurova (Oregon State), Rayan Holmes (Oregon State)
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