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Aerospace Nuclear Science & Technology
Organized to promote the advancement of knowledge in the use of nuclear science and technologies in the aerospace application. Specialized nuclear-based technologies and applications are needed to advance the state-of-the-art in aerospace design, engineering and operations to explore planetary bodies in our solar system and beyond, plus enhance the safety of air travel, especially high speed air travel. Areas of interest will include but are not limited to the creation of nuclear-based power and propulsion systems, multifunctional materials to protect humans and electronic components from atmospheric, space, and nuclear power system radiation, human factor strategies for the safety and reliable operation of nuclear power and propulsion plants by non-specialized personnel and more.
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2023 ANS Annual Meeting
June 11–14, 2023
Indianapolis, IN|Marriott Indianapolis 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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Vogtle-3 achieves full power output
The Vogtle expansion project’s Unit 3 reactor has attained 100 percent energy output—the first time it has reached its maximum expected output of approximately 1,100 MWe, Georgia Power announced yesterday.
The nuclear workforce is growing, and ANS is working to ensure we can meet the needs of the evolving fields of nuclear science and technology. Learn about the exciting and varied career paths available through resources including classroom visits with ANS members, career profiles, and online interviews with nuclear professionals.
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The path to a career in nuclear isn’t a straight line. In fact, there are many paths leading in a wide range of directions. Made possible in part by a generous grant from Constellation, See It, Be It presents a series of webinars featuring real people talking about their careers in nuclear science and technology. Technicians, engineers, sailors, researchers, and more allow students to see what they could be in a nuclear career.
See It, Be It: Pathways to Nuclear CareersIn this webinar, the first in the See It, Be It series, an expert panel including representatives from government, corporate, and military organizations provides an overview of the range of careers offered in nuclear science and technology.
ANS's Young Members Group presents interviews with nuclear researchers and professionals making a positive impact on the world.
Life SciencesNuclear science is providing unique solutions to problems in life sciences including medicine and agriculture. Hear Katherina Stapelmann, assistant professor of nuclear engineering at North Carolina State University, discuss her research with plasmas and career in nuclear.
New Nuclear TechnologiesMarci Shelton, a senior nuclear engineer at SHINE Technologies LLC. Shelton currently works on the production of radioisotopes for diagnostic and therapeutic applications in medicine, such as cancer therapy and imaging. She talked about her work with SHINE as well as her background in the nuclear industry.
Nuclear EnergyNuclear energy is an exciting field helping create clean, reliable power. Sarah Camba Lynn, an engineering manager at Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant in Glen Rose, TX, talks about her work in nuclear energy.
Deep Space
Patrick McClure, Chief Operating Officer of Space Nuclear Power Group (SpaceNukes), developers of solutions for the future of space exploration and colonization, chats about his experience in space nuclear science at Los Alamos National Laboratory and in private industry.
Radiochemist, Fuels Reliability Engineer, Professor...these are just a few of the titles that represent unexpected pathways and disciplines you might not think of when you think nuclear science. Read about what it's like to keep the nation's nuclear materials safe, develop medical breakthroughs, and help generate clean energy.
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