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Division Spotlight
Isotopes & Radiation
Members are devoted to applying nuclear science and engineering technologies involving isotopes, radiation applications, and associated equipment in scientific research, development, and industrial processes. Their interests lie primarily in education, industrial uses, biology, medicine, and health physics. Division committees include Analytical Applications of Isotopes and Radiation, Biology and Medicine, Radiation Applications, Radiation Sources and Detection, and Thermal Power Sources.
Meeting Spotlight
2023 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
November 12–15, 2023
Washington, D.C.|Washington 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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Westinghouse, Bechtel sign consortium agreement for first nuclear plant in Poland
Westinghouse Electric Company and engineering, construction, and project management firm Bechtel on September 20 announced the signing of a consortium agreement to partner on the design and construction of Poland’s first nuclear power plant.
Educational Session|Panel|Sponsored by Workforce Development
Tuesday, August 8, 2023|10:30AM–12:00PM EDT|Calusa 8
Session Chairs:
Bruce Hennigan
Brian Greene
Ray Hruby
Knowledge Manager:
Elias Ramos-Ibarra
The need for qualified operations personnel is a very real challenge the industry is facing. Licensing Operators takes time and is an investment by the utilities. Many programs have been tried in the past. Short term needs require instituting both recruiting and training measures, both of which have their own challenges. Long term requires outreach at the educational levels as well as marketing our industry. The shortage of available instructors further impacts operations staffing.
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