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Aerospace Nuclear Science & Technology
Organized to promote the advancement of knowledge in the use of nuclear science and technologies in the aerospace application. Specialized nuclear-based technologies and applications are needed to advance the state-of-the-art in aerospace design, engineering and operations to explore planetary bodies in our solar system and beyond, plus enhance the safety of air travel, especially high speed air travel. Areas of interest will include but are not limited to the creation of nuclear-based power and propulsion systems, multifunctional materials to protect humans and electronic components from atmospheric, space, and nuclear power system radiation, human factor strategies for the safety and reliable operation of nuclear power and propulsion plants by non-specialized personnel and more.
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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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BREAKING NEWS: Trump issues executive orders to overhaul nuclear industry
The Trump administration issued four executive orders today aimed at boosting domestic nuclear deployment ahead of significant growth in projected energy demand in the coming decades.
During a live signing in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump called nuclear “a hot industry,” adding, “It’s a brilliant industry. [But] you’ve got to do it right. It’s become very safe and environmental.”
August 9–12, 2015
Nuclear Sustainability - Rising to the Challenge.
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Plantation
The 2015 Utility Working Conference & Vendor Technology Expo will be hosted at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort in Amelia Island, FL from August 9-12. All meeting activities, plenary sessions, technical sessions and exhibits and will be held at the hotel (unless otherwise noted). For all the most up-to-date UWC information please make sure to visit our new website: http://uwc.ans.org/ Make your room reservation now! The special group rate for the conference starts at $160+. A limited number of rooms are reserved at this rate. Hotel Information: Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort 39 Beach Lagoon Road Amelia Island, Florida 32034 Book your Group Rate: Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort Hotel phone number: (904) 261-6161. If calling, please make sure to mention the "American Nuclear Society" or "Utility Working Conference" to receive the group rate. Group Code: 080415UTILITYWO (If you do not use the link above, make sure to place the code into the "Group Code" box on the reservation page, or provide to the reservation agent). Reservations must be made by Friday, July 17, 2015 , or before the group rooms are sold out, so do not delay. Prevailing hotel rates may apply after this date or when the group rooms are sold out, whichever occurs first.
General Chair:
Benjamin C. Waldrep (Harris Plant Vice President, Duke Energy)
Program Co-Chairs:
Shann D. Coleman (Manager, Strategic Nuclear Alliances and Variable Resources, Duke Energy)
Michael L. Spellman (Control Room Supervisor, Duke Energy)
Assistant Program Chair:
William H. Bishop (General Manager, Maintenance, PPL Susquehanna, LLC)
