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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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2024 ANS Annual Conference
June 16–19, 2024
Las Vegas, NV|Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
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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Commercial nuclear innovation "new space" age
In early 2006, a start-up company launched a small rocket from a tiny island in the Pacific. It exploded, showering the island with debris. A year later, a second launch attempt sent a rocket to space but failed to make orbit, burning up in the atmosphere. Another year brought a third attempt—and a third failure. The following month, in September 2008, the company used the last of its funds to launch a fourth rocket. It reached orbit, making history as the first privately funded liquid-fueled rocket to do so.
September 7–12, 2014
Las Vegas, NV|Renaissance Hotel
The Renaissance Las Vegas, located at 3400 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89169-2770, will be the location for the 2014 ANS Plutonium Futures, where all meeting activities and technical sessions will take place. The special room rate for the meeting is: $149.00/per night (single / double rate). The Government room rate is $99.00/per night. Please note that if booking an available Government Rate room, a valid and active Government ID will be required at check-in. Reservations can be made online at:Plutonium Futures Group Rate Plutonium Futures Government Rate To make a phone reservation for a guest room, call 800-750-0980. Attendees must identify themselves as part of the American Nuclear Society to receive the group rate.
General Chair:
Kerri Blobaum (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory)
Program Chair:
Scott McCall (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory)