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Division Spotlight
Fuel Cycle & Waste Management
Devoted to all aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle including waste management, worldwide. Division specific areas of interest and involvement include uranium conversion and enrichment; fuel fabrication, management (in-core and ex-core) and recycle; transportation; safeguards; high-level, low-level and mixed waste management and disposal; public policy and program management; decontamination and decommissioning environmental restoration; and excess weapons materials disposition.
Meeting Spotlight
2022 ANS Annual Meeting
June 12–16, 2022
Anaheim, CA|Anaheim Hilton
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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Predictions: What lies ahead for nuclear in 2022
As we begin a new year, it is natural not only to look back (see page 24 for top news stories of 2021) but also to look forward. Nuclear News reached out to leaders in the nuclear community to get their predictions on what 2022 has in store, whether broadly or for their specific areas within the community. Although the responses below are wide-ranging and varied, one thing is made clear by all of the respondents: 2022 will see growth and opportunity. The future for nuclear is bright.
March 6, 20229:00 am - 4:00 pmPhoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ
Empower your students to know nuclear!
Join ANS at WM2022, presented by WM Symposia Inc., to learn proven strategies for exciting students to understand nuclear science and technology . Work alongside Dr. Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar, associate dean of the nuclear engineering department of Idaho State University and American Nuclear Society immediate past president.
You will learn classroom-ready experiments and activities designed to further student comprehension. And you’ll leave the workshop ready to excite your students about nuclear science and technology. Then, meet industry professionals with free admission to the Welcome Reception following the workshop, 5:00 - 8:00 pm.
Space is limited - secure your spot by February 18. Registration fee is $99.
Register today!
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