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Division Spotlight
Fusion Energy
This division promotes the development and timely introduction of fusion energy as a sustainable energy source with favorable economic, environmental, and safety attributes. The division cooperates with other organizations on common issues of multidisciplinary fusion science and technology, conducts professional meetings, and disseminates technical information in support of these goals. Members focus on the assessment and resolution of critical developmental issues for practical fusion energy applications.
Meeting Spotlight
2021 ANS Winter Meeting and Technology Expo
November 30–December 3, 2021
Washington, DC|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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Nuclear Science and Engineering
October 2021
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November 2021
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August 2021
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Lighting the path for next-generation PRA leaders in nuclear engineering
Our next-generation leaders must begin to think more creatively, using risk-informed solutions to ensure safe, resilient, sustainable, and socially responsible technological advancements to usher in an era void of technological accidents. Probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) research and education provide nuclear engineering students with the scientific expertise and viable skill sets essential for meeting the growing demand for risk analysts in nuclear energy domains.
June 9–13, 2019
The Value of Nuclear
Minneapolis, MN|Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
General Chair:
Timothy O'Connor (Sr. VP and CNO, Xcel Energy)
Assistant General Chairs:
Patrick Burke (Xcel Energy)
Peter Gardner (Xcel Energy)
Pam Gorman (Xcel Energy)
Sheri Hallberg (Xcel Energy)
Michelle Kelly (WIN Sponsor, (Xcel Energy))
Program Chair:
Sue Aggarwal (President & CEO, NMNTI)
Assistant Program Chair:
James Byrne (Byrne & Associates)
