Don't forget to vote!All ANS members are eligible to vote on the open leadership positions.ANS NewsMarch 3, 2021, 3:00PM|ANS StaffThe 2021 ANS Election is open. This is your chance to help shape the future of your Society.All ANS members were sent an email on February 22 with a unique username and password from Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS). If you did not receive this email or you do not have your election login information, please go to directvote.net/ANS, enter your email address that is on file with ANS, and your election login information will be emailed to you.ExpandTags:ans boardans electionans leadershipans presdentget out the voteShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
ANS touts benefits of nuclear energy in letter to FERCANS NewsPower & OperationsFebruary 18, 2021, 12:00PM|ANS News StaffThe American Nuclear Society recommended that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) consider recognizing the reliability and resiliency benefits that carbon-free nuclear electricity generation provides to the bulk power system. ANS President Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar and Executive Director/CEO Craig Piercy submitted these comments in a letter during a FERC meeting on Thursday morning.ExpandTags:ans governanceans leadershipfercgridnuclear energyreliabilityShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Candidates for Young Member seat on ANS Board offer statementsANS NewsFebruary 18, 2021, 9:30AM|ANS News StaffThis is the fourth in a four-part series spotlighting the candidates for the upcoming 2021 ANS national election. Seven leadership positions are on the ballot.Today we feature statements from the nominees for the Young Member director position, which was approved by the ANS Board of Directors in September.The nominees are Benjamin A. Holtzman, of the Nuclear Energy Institute, an ANS member since 2007, and Catherine M. Prat, of Westinghouse Electric Company, an ANS member since 2011.Ballots will be sent electronically on February 22 and must be submitted by 4 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, April 6.ExpandTags:ans boardans leadershipans votesymgShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Candidates for ANS Board of Directors offer statementsANS NewsFebruary 17, 2021, 3:21PM|ANS News StaffThis is the third in a four-part series spotlighting the candidates for the upcoming 2021 ANS national election. Seven leadership positions are on the ballot.Today we feature statements from the nominees for the U.S. director at-large positions. There are 10 candidates for four open spots on the ANS Board of Directors. The nominees are Harsh Desai, Nuclear Energy Institute; Julie G. Ezold, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Jess C. Gehin, Idaho National Laboratory; Kathryn D. Huff, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Jeffrey C. King, Colorado School of Mines; Stephen P. LaMont, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Jean-Francois Lucchini, Los Alamos National Laboratory; John M. Mahoney, High Expectations International; Jessika V. Rojas, Virginia Commonwealth University; and Tracy E. Stover Jr., Savannah River Nuclear Solutions.Ballots will be sent electronically on February 22 and must be submitted by 4 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, April 6.ExpandTags:ans boardans leadershipans votesShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Feature ArticleANS Task Force: Accelerating nuclear R&D investment is key to securing America’s clean energy futureStrategic federal investment in nuclear research and development is needed to rapidly deploy cost-effective, flexible energy choices for a zero-carbon future while strengthening national security and the economy.Nuclear NewsFebruary 17, 2021, 11:58AM|ANS StaffThe ANS Task Force on Public Investment in Nuclear Research and Development has just issued a report titled “The U.S. Nuclear R&D Imperative.” Visit ans.org/policy/rndreport/ to learn more and to read the report in its entirety.The following article, originally published in the February 2021 issue of Nuclear News, describes the formation of the Task Force and the principles that guided its members as they developed specific nuclear R&D funding recommendations to ensure that a new generation of nuclear energy technologies is ready for deployment in 2030 and beyond.To continue reading, log in or create a free account!
Klann, Wharton offer candidate statements for ANS treasurerANS NewsFebruary 16, 2021, 9:27AM|ANS board, ANS treasurerThis is the second in a four-part series spotlighting the candidates for the upcoming 2021 ANS national election. Seven leadership positions are on the ballot.Today we feature statements from the nominees for treasurer.The nominees are Ray Klann, an ANS member since 1991, who is a senior scientist in the National Security Directorate at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; and W. A. “Art” Wharton III, an ANS member since 2004, who is a vice president at Studsvik Scandpower. Wharton, the current ANS treasurer, is running for a second term.Ballots will be sent electronically on February 22 and must be submitted by 4 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, April 6.ExpandTags:ans leadershipans votesklanntreasurerwhartonShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Candidates for ANS vice president offer statementsThis is the first in a four-part series spotlighting the candidates for the upcoming 2021 ANS national election. Seven leadership positions are on the ballot.ANS NewsFebruary 12, 2021, 7:01AM|ANS board, ANS vice presidentToday we feature statements from the nominees for vice president/president-elect. The nominees are Steven A. Arndt, an ANS Fellow and member since 1981, who is a senior technical advisor with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; and Corey McDaniel, an ANS member since 2008, who is chief commercial officer at Idaho National Laboratory.Ballots will be sent electronically on February 22 and must be submitted by 4 pm (ET) on Tuesday, April 6.The first-ever ANS vice president candidate discussion forum will be held Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 6:00-7:00 pm EST. Register now for the event to hear directly from candidates Steven Arndt and Corey McDaniel.Go to ArticleTags:ans leadershipans votescorey mcdanielofficer electionspresident-electsteven arndtvice presidentShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
President's ColumnThe new normal?ANS Nuclear CafeJanuary 6, 2021, 6:55AM|Mary Lou Dunzik-GougarMary Lou Dunzik-GougarHappy New Year! I sincerely hope that each of you found time to refresh and rejuvenate over the holidays, or at least have fun. Many indicators suggest that 2021 will be a better year than 2020, including a growing understanding of COVID-19 and its impacts and the availability of a vaccine. So many have suffered from job loss or even loss of businesses in 2020. Even for those of us fortunate enough to be healthy, gainfully employed, and able to work from anywhere thanks to Zoom and its competitors, uncertainty is still a challenging aspect of the pandemic.To continue reading, log in or create a free account!
ANS signs agreement with Spanish Nuclear SocietyANS NewsDecember 15, 2020, 3:00PM|ANS News StaffThe American Nuclear Society and Sociedad Nuclear Española (SNE) on December 10 signed a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) that creates a partnership between the two societies to cooperate in promoting the development of nuclear science and technology for peaceful purposes.ExpandTags:ansans leadershipnuclear sciencenuclear technologysneShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Statement from ANS President Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar on Barakah Nuclear Energy PlantPress ReleasesDecember 8, 2020, 6:44PM|ANS StaffANS congratulates the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corp. on bringing the first Barakah reactor to full operational capacity.ExpandTags:ans leadershipbarakahnuclear poweruaeShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
ANS leaders’ op-ed urges New York Gov. Cuomo to keep Indian Point-3 operatingANS Nuclear CafePower & OperationsNovember 30, 2020, 12:00PM|ANS News StaffDunzik-GougarPiercyThe scheduled premature shutdown of Indian Point-3 will all but guarantee a massive increase in fossil fuel use, according to an op-ed written by American Nuclear Society President Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar and Executive Director/CEO Craig Piercy that was published in the New York Daily News on November 30.Indian Point-3 is slated to be shut down in April 2021, four years before its operating license expires.ExpandTags:ans leadershipcraig piercycuomofossil fuelsindian pointmary lou dunzik-gougarnew york zero-carbonShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
ANS Board of Directors votes to retire outdated position statementsANS NewsNovember 23, 2020, 3:00PM|ANS News StaffThe American Nuclear Society’s Board of Directors on November 19 voted to retire several outdated position statements, as requested by the Public Policy Committee. Among them are Position Statements #37 and #63, dating from 2010, which have been retired for lacking policy recommendations and for being redundant, as other position statements exist with language that better articulates the Society’s stance on those topics.ExpandTags:ans leadershipans position statementsclimate changecostsenergy supplynational assetsnuclear power plantssustainable developmentShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Candidates nominated for 2021 ANS national electionANS NewsOctober 8, 2020, 3:00PM|ANS News StaffCandidates have been named to fill seven ANS leadership positions with terms beginning in June 2021.ArndtMcDanielThe candidates for a one-year term as vice president/president-elect are Steven A. Arndt and Corey McDaniel. Arndt, ANS Fellow and member since 1981, is a senior technical advisor with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and McDaniel, ANS member since 2008, is chief commercial officer and director of industry engagement at Idaho National Laboratory.The elected candidate will succeed current ANS Vice President/President-Elect Steven Nesbit in June 2021, when Nesbit becomes president.ExpandTags:ans electionsans leadershipShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
President's ColumnSafety: It comes down to perceptionANS NewsSeptember 10, 2020, 9:30AM|Mary Lou Dunzik-GougarMary Lou Dunzik-GougarLast month I asked if you’ve ever wondered why nuclear isn’t commonly considered the choice for clean power production. I also provided what I hope will be useful information as you make the case for nuclear in discussions about clean energy. In addition to being the cleanest form of energy today, nuclear is also safe, reliable, and scalable. This month, let’s talk safety.Like the term “clean,” “safety” can mean something different to everyone. As measured by the number of deaths per unit of electricity produced, nuclear is on the same order of magnitude as “renewables” and other low-carbon sources of energy. To continue reading, log in or create a free account!
Letter from the CEOLow-dose radiation has found its analogueANS NewsSeptember 9, 2020, 7:58AM|Craig PiercyCraig PiercyOriginally published in the September 2020 issue of Nuclear News.This issue of Nuclear News is dedicated to highlighting advancements in health physics and radiation protection as well as the contributions of the men and women who serve in these fields. It comes at a time when COVID-19 is providing the entire world with an immersive primer on the science of epidemiology and the importance of risk-informed, performance-based behavior to contain an invisible—yet deadly—antagonist.To continue reading, log in or create a free account!
Key federal nuclear policy post opens to applicantsANS NewsSeptember 1, 2020, 11:59AM|ANS News StaffThe Office of Management and Budget (OMB) within the Executive Office of the President is charged with reviewing and approving the annual budget requests of federal departments and agencies, including the Department of Energy. “In many ways, the OMB is the final authority on government spending,” explained ANS Executive Director/CEO Craig Piercy.A window has just opened for applicants to serve as a nuclear program examiner for the OMB, with responsibility for analyzing nuclear policy issues and developing recommendations.ExpandTags:ans leadershipnuclear economicsnuclear policynuclear r&dombShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
ANS convenes new task force on federal nuclear R&D fundingANS NewsAugust 19, 2020, 12:23PM|ANS News StaffThe American Nuclear Society has formed a Task Force on Public Investment in Nuclear Research and Development to assess the R&D needs of the U.S. nuclear technology enterprise and the federal investment required to meet those needs. The task force will identify the overarching objectives of U.S. nuclear R&D and identify specific metrics that can be used to evaluate progress toward those objectives. Go to ArticleTags:ans in d.c.ans leadershipfundingnuclear policyShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Letter from the CEOThe U.S. nuclear supply chain: Time to start the climbANS NewsAugust 12, 2020, 4:30PM|Craig PiercyCraig PiercyOriginally published in the August 2020 issue of Nuclear News.Dear reader:Let’s face it. The U.S. nuclear manufacturing and supply chain is not what it once was. In the 1960s and ’70s, America was the dominant player in the global nuclear industry. Under the auspices of Atoms for Peace, U.S. companies successfully provided reactor systems and associated services to countries across the world and held significant sway over the course of future nuclear development in the international arena. America was at the top of its nuclear game.Go to ArticleTags:ans leadershipcraig piercysupply chainShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
President's ColumnWhat does “clean” mean to you?ANS NewsAugust 12, 2020, 11:46AM|Mary Lou Dunzik-GougarMary Lou Dunzik-GougarOriginally published in the August 2020 issue of Nuclear News. Have you wondered why, in this age of climate alarmism, nuclear isn’t considered the choice for clean power production? You seldom hear nuclear mentioned in the same context as wind, solar, and hydropower. Yet nuclear is the cleanest and safest form of energy today that is both reliable and scalable.Go to ArticleTags:ans leadershipclean energymary lou dunzik-gougarpublic outreachShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Letter from the CEOOur flagship moves forwardNuclear NewsJuly 16, 2020, 7:06AM|Craig PiercyCraig PiercyOriginally published in the July 2020 issue of Nuclear News. Dear reader:Welcome to the inaugural edition of the new Nuclear News! What you are seeing is truly the product of a team effort, led by our Director of Publications John Fabian and veteran Editor-in-Chief Rick Michal, to fundamentally reimagine the way we bring you news and insights from the wide world of nuclear science and technology. Nuclear News has always been the flagship publication of the American Nuclear Society, but in recent decades our visual format has gotten a little, well . . . long in the tooth.ExpandTags:ans leadershipcraig piercynuclear newsShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook