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Division Spotlight
Isotopes & Radiation
Members are devoted to applying nuclear science and engineering technologies involving isotopes, radiation applications, and associated equipment in scientific research, development, and industrial processes. Their interests lie primarily in education, industrial uses, biology, medicine, and health physics. Division committees include Analytical Applications of Isotopes and Radiation, Biology and Medicine, Radiation Applications, Radiation Sources and Detection, and Thermal Power Sources.
Meeting Spotlight
2021 Student Conference
April 8–10, 2021
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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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NNSA releases contractor performance evaluations
The National Nuclear Security Administration last week released performance evaluation summaries on the effectiveness of its management and operating (M&O) contractors in meeting the agency’s expectations during fiscal year 2020.
The summaries feature assessment “scorecards,” as well as links to M&O contractor performance evaluation and measurement plans. Also included are specific contractor accomplishments, plus issues requiring attention.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by NCSD
Tuesday, November 17, 2020|1:40–3:20PM (2:40–4:20PM EST)
Session Chair:
Catherine M. Percher
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Benjamin Martin
Staff Producer:
Mich Leana (American Nuclear Society)
This session is for sharing real-world operational off-normal events that impacted, or had the potential to impact, the criticality safety margin of the activity. Of particular interest is how the off-normal event occurred, how it was discovered, how the NCS staff responded, and root causes of the event.
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Presentation Slides — Randy Shackelford Slides
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