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Division Spotlight
Nuclear Criticality Safety
NCSD provides communication among nuclear criticality safety professionals through the development of standards, the evolution of training methods and materials, the presentation of technical data and procedures, and the creation of specialty publications. In these ways, the division furthers the exchange of technical information on nuclear criticality safety with the ultimate goal of promoting the safe handling of fissionable materials outside reactors.
Meeting Spotlight
2022 ANS Annual Meeting
June 12–16, 2022
Anaheim, CA|Anaheim Hilton
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 Science and Engineering
June 2022
Nuclear Technology
July 2022
Fusion Science and Technology
Latest News
Finding fusion’s place
Fusion energy is attracting significant interest from governments and private capital markets. The deployment of fusion energy on a timeline that will affect climate change and offer another tool for energy security will require support from stakeholders, regulators, and policymakers around the world. Without broad support, fusion may fail to reach its potential as a “game-changing” technology to make a meaningful difference in addressing the twin challenges of climate change and geopolitical energy security.
The process of developing the necessary policy and regulatory support is already underway around the world. Leaders in the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, China, and elsewhere are engaging with the key issues and will lead the way in setting the foundation for a global fusion industry.
General Chair:
Tanya Hamilton (Senior Vice President, Duke Energy)
Technical Program Chairs:
Norm Kunkel (Fleet Engineering Director, Duke Energy)
Dan Churchman (Fleet Engineering Director, Southern Nuclear)
Dan Doran (President, Exelon Power Labs)
Supply Chain Challenges & Opportunities Lead:
Bill Fry (Supply, Duke Energy)
Cost Reduction Opportunities Lead:
Tim Schlimpert (MCR Group)
Innovation Roles for Nuclear Lead:
Ken Lowery (Licensing, SNC)
Workforce Development/Challenges Lead:
Bruce Hennigan (Operations Training, Constellation)
Plant Reliability Lead:
Emmett Wilmes (MPR)
Nuclear HR and Working Group Community Practices Lead:
Doug Henderson (Accelerant Tech)
Knowledge Manager Lead:
Sarah Lynn (Comanch Peak)
Golf Chair:
Greg Keller (Curtiss Wright)
Golf Co-Chair:
Bill Rosko (Framatome)
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Meeting & Registration Specialist: Ashley Jiminian
Meetings & Exhibits Manager: Eileen Cullen
Meetings & Exhibits Specialist: Laurie Barnett
Program Specialist: Janet Davis
Director, ANS Meetings & Programs/COO: Paula Cappelletti, CMP
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