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Division Spotlight
Young Members Group
The Young Members Group works to encourage and enable all young professional members to be actively involved in the efforts and endeavors of the Society at all levels (Professional Divisions, ANS Governance, Local Sections, etc.) as they transition from the role of a student to the role of a professional. It sponsors non-technical workshops and meetings that provide professional development and networking opportunities for young professionals, collaborates with other Divisions and Groups in developing technical and non-technical content for topical and national meetings, encourages its members to participate in the activities of the Groups and Divisions that are closely related to their professional interests as well as in their local sections, introduces young members to the rules and governance structure of the Society, and nominates young professionals for awards and leadership opportunities available to members.
Meeting Spotlight
Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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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Savannah River Site empties more waste tanks
The Department of Energy announced that waste from two more tanks at its Savannah River Site has been removed ahead of schedule. The tanks—numbers 11 and 15—are the fourth and fifth waste containers in 12 months to meet the milestone of preliminary cease waste removal (PCWR) regulatory approval, 7 and 19 months ahead of schedule, respectively, according to the DOE.
July 31–August 4, 2016
Pittsburgh, PA|Sheraton Station Square
D&RS 2016 Will take place at the Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square, located at 300 W. Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA. Group rates of $169.00 plus 14% tax are available Saturday, July 30 through Thursday, August 4. Government rooms are also available current prevailing rate of $130 plus tax. Check-in time is 3:00pm. Check-out time is 12:00pm. Reservations can be made by calling 412-261-2000. Guests should be identified as part of the American Nuclear Society, D&RS 2016 Meeting. All reservations must be confirmed by July 15 to secure the group rate. After this date rooms will be accepted on a space available basis.
General Chair:
Yves Brachet (Senior Vice President, Westinghouse)
Program Chair:
Jim Byrne (Byrne & Associates LLC)