Feature ArticleConsortium participates in National Academies webinar on low-dose radiationNuclear NewsIsotopes & RadiationSeptember 4, 2020, 12:07PM|Nuclear News StaffThe National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NAS) has begun a new webinar series, with the first entry titled “What’s new in low-dose radiation.” The July 22 event kicked off the Gilbert W. Beebe Webinar Series—an extension of the Beebe Symposium, which was established in 2002 to honor the scientific achievements of the late Gilbert Beebe, NAS staff member and designer/implementer of epidemiologic studies of populations exposed to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki as well as the Chernobyl accident. Go to ArticleTags:and medicineargonne national laboratoryengineeringgilbert w. beebelow-dose radiationnasnational academies of sciencesnuclear and radiation studies boardShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Show Engineering Love During EWeek, February 17-23ANS Nuclear CafeFebruary 11, 2019, 6:39PM|Janice LindegardFounded by the National Society of Professional Engineers in 1951, Engineers Week (EWeek), is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing interest in engineering and technology careers. This year, consider bringing an engineer into your plans.Go to ArticleTags:aerospaceaerospace nuclearamerican nuclear societyans local sectionsans young members groupcareers in nucleareducationengineeringengineers weekenvironmental benefits of nuclearjanice lindegardk-12national engineers weeknational nuclear science weeknavigating nuclearnuclearnuclear energyphysicsprofessional engineersscience & engineering educationstem educationusa science & engineering festivalShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Why Nuclear is an Emerging Technology for the Space EconomyANS Nuclear CafeFebruary 6, 2019, 2:42PM|Dr. Christopher MorrisonNuclear energy has played a key supporting role in historic missions to Mars, Pluto, and across the Solar System for the last 50 years. On January 1 2019, the nuclear-powered New Horizons flew by the most distant object ever observed up close - Ultima Thule, after it having already flown by Pluto in 2015.Go to ArticleTags:aerospaceamerican nuclear societyastronautsauthorsboeingbwxtcareers in nuclearcuriositydr. christopher morrisoneartheducationelon muskengineeringjeff bezoskilopowernasanervanetsnuclear emerging technology for space conference (nets)public policyradioisotope thermal generatorrtgspace applicationsspacexvoyagerShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Are the Tides Turning for Advanced U.S. Nuclear? ANS Nuclear CafeJanuary 31, 2019, 6:01AM|Doug HardtmayerWelcome to the New Year! Even though I am on the road, there is just so much happening lately in nuclear I could not pass up the opportunity to talk about it! This episode of RadioNuclear, we take a look at recent and exciting legislation and policy for advanced nuclear. This includes the passages of the NEIMA and NEICA bills and what the Idaho National Laboratory may look like in the coming years. We also discuss the NRC's recent decision on post Fukushima regulation. Lastly, we look on how you can adopt a dog from the Chernobyl exclusion zone. No, I am not making that up!Go to ArticleTags:aerospaceamerican nuclear societyannual meetingauthorscareers in nuclearchernobylcraig piercydoug hardtmayerengineeringfukushimaidaho national labinlnasaneicaneimanrcnuclear emerging technology for space conference (nets)nuclear newspublic policyr&dradio nuclearradionuclearreactorsspace applicationsultra safe nuclear corporationunited stateswes deasonwesley deasonShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Looking Back: A Brief History of CONTEANS Nuclear CafeJanuary 2, 2019, 2:37AM|Dr. Jane LeClairThe accident that occurred at Three Mile Island on March 28, 1979, brought about many changes to the nuclear industry. Among the changes was the industry stopping to reflect on current procedures and the training of its employees. Exhorted by the findings of the Kemeny Commission and sponsored by the Department of Energy, industry leaders and training personnel began meeting on improvements to training at the Gatlinburg Conference in the early 1980's.Go to ArticleTags:american nuclear societycareers in nuclearchinacontecountries around the globecybersecuritydepartment of energyengineeringetwddfloridafrancefukushimagermanyindiairanjapanmarch 28 1979nuclearnuclear newsnuclear technologyrussiasecuritysouth africasouth koreast. augustinethree mile islandunited kingdomunited statesShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Navigating Nuclear with Bob Fine and Dr. Eric LoewenANS Nuclear CafeOctober 3, 2018, 8:01PM|Douglas HardtmayerOn Episode 12 of RadioNuclear, we discuss how fear-mongering stories about nuclear power plants in the path of a hurricane are irrelevant, the Oyster Creek Shutdown, and lastly, how nuclear power should be used geopolitically.Go to ArticleTags:aerospaceamerican nuclear societyannual meetingans local sectionsans publicationsans student sectionsans winter meeting and expoans young members groupauthorsbiology and medicinecareers in nuclearcenter for nuclear science & technology informationdoug hardtmayerdr. eric loeweneducationenergyengineeringenvironmental benefits of nuclearfusion science and technologyhardtmayerk-12mpr associatesnasanational engineers weeknational nuclear science weeknavigating nuclearnavigatingnuclear.comnuclearnuclear connectnuclear energynuclear literacy projectnuclear newsnuclear science and engineering journalnuclear technologynuclearconnectohio stateoyster creekphysicspodcastradiationradio nuclearradionuclearradwaste solutionsrobert c. finescience & engineering educationspace applicationsstem edstem educationstemedunited statesusa science & engineering festivalShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Caught in the Leadership Paradox: Insight from Admiral RickoverANS Nuclear CafeJuly 3, 2014, 4:56PM|Paul E. CantonwineRecent scandals at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and General Motors (GM) have struck a chord with the media and the American people because they represent the worst in bureaucracies-where the lives of individuals seem to get lost in the bureaucratic woods. In the case of the VA, lying about wait times blocked pathways for care and potentially resulted in the early deaths of some veterans. In the case of GM, the bureaucracy put horse blinders on its employees so that they couldn't recognize the safety significance of ignition switch problems linked to at least 13 deaths.Go to ArticleTags:engineeringnuclear historynuclear pioneerspwrsShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Why Should I Get a PE License?ANS Nuclear CafeFebruary 19, 2014, 4:55PM|Nate CarstensThe American Nuclear Society, through its Professional Development Committee, will offer a full-day workshop "Preparing for the Nuclear Engineering Professional Engineering Exam" on Sunday, June 15, at the ANS Annual Meeting in Reno, Nevada. See Meeting Registration Form for registration information.Go to ArticleTags:american nuclear societyengineeringShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
The 2013 Nuclear Engineering Student DelegationANS Nuclear CafeSeptember 18, 2013, 6:00AM|Matthew Gidden and Nicholas ThompsonFrom July 7 -12, 16 students from around the country came to Washington DC to talk with politicians and policymakers about nuclear engineering education funding, energy policy, and other nuclear issues as part of the 2013 Nuclear Engineering Student Delegation (NESD). This year the delegation was comprised of students with especially diverse backgrounds, including nuclear engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, and nuclear safeguards policy. The chair of the delegation was Matthew Gidden, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison studying nuclear engineering and energy policy. He was assisted by two co-vice chairs: Mark Reed of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Nicholas Thompson of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.Go to ArticleTags:educationengineeringnesdnuclear engineering student delegationShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Nuclear Engineering PE Exam Workshop at June ANS MeetingANS Nuclear CafeMay 22, 2013, 6:00AM|ANS Nuclear CafeSunday, June 16, 2013Go to ArticleTags:american nuclear societyeducationengineeringShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
How Can Nuclear Construction Costs Be Reduced?ANS Nuclear CafeJanuary 24, 2013, 2:45PM|Jim HopfThis month's post discusses my ideas on an issue I've been thinking about for awhile. Although we have four new reactors under construction in the United States (at Vogtle and Summer), the nuclear "renaissance" has so far not been nearly as strong as many had hoped. This begs the question as to what is holding nuclear back.Go to ArticleTags:department of energyengineeringnuclear constructionnuclear construction costsnuclear regulatory commissionShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Looking forward to next 70 years of atomic fissionANS Nuclear CafeDecember 4, 2012, 11:00AM|Rod AdamsThis past weekend the world quietly marked the 70th anniversary of the initial criticality of CP-1 (Critical Pile 1), the 55th anniversary of the initial criticality of the Shippingport nuclear power plant, and the decommissioning of the USS Enterprise, a 51 year-old nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Those events have put me into a reflective but incredibly optimistic mood.Go to ArticleTags:economic benefits of nuclearengineeringnuclear pioneersShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
The MTR—Gone now, but not forgottenANS Nuclear CafeOctober 25, 2012, 6:00AM|Will DavisRecently, Dr. Nicole Stricker of the Idaho National Laboratory sent a link for the following video to members of the ANS Social Media list.Go to ArticleTags:argonne national laboratorybasic and applied science research reactorsengineeringhigh neutron intensity reactorsirradiationmaterials testing reactormtrnational laboratoriesnuclear pioneersnuclear technologyoak ridge national laboratoryphillips petroleumwill davisShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Nuclear Engineering PE Exam at June ANS MeetingANS Nuclear CafeMay 23, 2012, 6:00AM|Jennifer VarnedoeReady for the next leap in your career? Who doesn't like extra letters after their name? Well then, why not get a Professional Engineer license?Go to ArticleTags:american nuclear societyans young members groupeducationengineeringShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Spent fuel at Fukushima Daiichi safer than assertedANS Nuclear CafeMay 16, 2012, 6:00AM|ANS Nuclear CafeIn recent days, a number of articles have been printed that assert that a grave danger exists at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear generating station. These articles claim that this danger exists due to the condition of the spent nuclear fuel at the site and the supposedly shaky condition of its storage and care. Two examples:Go to ArticleTags:earthquakeengineeringfukushimanatural disastersnuclear opponentsradiationspent fuelShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
ANS participates in the USA Science & Engineering FestivalANS Nuclear CafeApril 29, 2012, 2:18AM|ANS Nuclear CafeVisitors learn about nuclear science & technology at the ANS display during the USA Science & Engineering Festival going on this weekend in Washington, DC.Go to ArticleTags:american nuclear societyengineeringscience & engineering educationusa science & engineering festivalShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
4th Annual Texas Atomic Film FestivalANS Nuclear CafeApril 26, 2012, 6:00AM|ANS Nuclear CafeThe 4th annual Texas Atomic Film Festival (TAFF) is being held April 26 to May 3, 2012. The festival attracts short films (3 to 5 minutes) produced by students in nuclear engineering courses at the University of Texas at Austin. A public screening of the films, which focus on nuclear and energy related topics, is being held on April 26 at 12:30 pm at the UT Student Activities Center auditorium.Go to ArticleTags:economic benefits of nucleareducationengineeringenvironmental benefits of nuclearnuclear technologyphysicsradiationrenewable energyShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
The ANS Student Section of the University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignANS Nuclear CafeApril 12, 2012, 6:00AM|ANS Nuclear CafeAmerican Nuclear Society President Eric Loewen visited the ANS student section at the University of Illinois on Tuesday, March 27, followed by dinner with the Central Illinois ANS local section. This event was part of Loewen's "March Madness" speaking tour, building toward the 2012 ANS Student Conference (which begins today in Las Vegas). The occasion gave ANS Nuclear Cafe a chance to catch up with Valentyn Bykov, president of the ANS student section at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, to discuss the section and its activities.Go to ArticleTags:american nuclear societyans local sectionsans student sectionseducationengineeringenvironmental benefits of nuclearknowledge transferlessons learnedShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Kudankulam hot start within reachANS Nuclear CafeApril 5, 2012, 6:00AM|Dan YurmanTamil Nadu provincial government support pulls rug out from under protest groupsGo to ArticleTags:economic benefits of nuclearengineeringindianpcilnuclear opponentsreactor designsrussiaShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Nuclear Matinee: Sustainable energy choices for the 21st centuryANS Nuclear CafeMarch 30, 2012, 6:00AM|ANS Nuclear CafeThis video takes the stance that climate change and sustainability of the global human enterprise are two of the most critical issues of the 21st century. If we are to tackle these problems effectively, we need to make prudent, evidence-based choices about energy. This is the story told in this short animated video-the first to be featured in the ANS Nuclear Cafe "Friday Matinee" series.Go to ArticleTags:american nuclear societyengineeringenvironmental benefits of nuclearreactor designsShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook