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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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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 discontinues spent fuel pool rulemaking
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is discontinuing its rulemaking activity, “Long-Term and Unattended Water Makeup of Spent Fuel Pools,” and denying a petition for rulemaking. The new rule, as requested by the petitioner, would have required nuclear power plant licensees to ensure that their spent nuclear fuel pools are capable of cooling and maintaining water levels during extended power outages.
Workshop
Thursday, April 13, 2023|1:00–4:00PM EDT|Sequoyah 3
This event is sponsored by Dominion Energy.
Hosted by Y-12 National Security Complex
Using augmented reality (AR) to conduct security response training provides immersive opportunities for learning. The Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Agency Office of Radiological Security at Y-12 has developed a tabletop exercise using a digital twin and AR to train in response to a radiological incident.
Location: Hilton, Sequoyah 3
Cost: $0
Attendees: 40
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