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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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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.”
June 16–20, 2013
Next Generation Nuclear Energy: Prospects and Challenges
Atlanta, GA|Hyatt Regency Atlanta
SPECIAL RATE!!! The Hyatt Regency Atlanta is offering a special reduced rate of $179/night plus COMPLIMENTARY in-room internet. This is a savings of $32/night. If you have already reserved your room at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, this price reduction will automatically apply to your room rate. The Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel, located at 265 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30303, is the host hotel for the 2013 ANS Annual Meeting, where all meeting activities and technical sessions will take place. Reservations can be made using the link below. To register by phone for a guest room: 800-233-1234. Attendees must identify themselves as part of the American Nuclear Society to receive the group rate. The hotel reservation cut-off has been extended until May 31st. MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY!
General Chair:
Stephen Kuczynski (CEO, Southern Nuclear Co.)
Program Chair:
Sedat Goluoglu (Professor, University of Florida)
Assistant Program Chairs:
Jeff Brault (Engineer, Shaw Group)
Mark D. DeHart (Distinguished R&D Staff, Idaho National Laboratory)