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NRC seeks presentations for virtual workshop on advanced reactor SNF
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is asking for presentation proposals for a virtual workshop on the storage and transportation of TRISO and metal spent nuclear fuels for advanced reactor designs now under development.
November 18-22, 2024Renaissance Orlando at SeaworldOrlando, FL
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Due to high demand, the Nuclear 101 Certificate Course is SOLD OUT! You may add your name to a wait list in the event that seats open up.
The American Nuclear Society invites you to participate in our inaugural Nuclear 101 Certificate Course.
Are you a new professional in the nuclear industry? Are you an executive that needs to strengthen their nuclear background? Are you interested in knowing how your work is linked with nuclear energy and engineering?
This course is designed for you!
This is your opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the essentials of nuclear energy and engineering from the field’s leading experts and instructors. The five-day course will provide 32 hours of hands-on learning covering a broad range of nuclear science and technology topics. The course will be delivered to a limited class-size to increase the student-to-teacher ratio and facilitate an interactive and engaging environment that will maximize your experience.
Distinguish yourself by demonstrating your knowledge of nuclear energy by participating in this unique in-person learning opportunity. Individuals who pass the exam following the completion of the course will be awarded an ANS Nuclear 101 Course Certificate.
The course takes place in conjunction with the 2024 ANS Winter Conference and Expo (November 17-21). As an added bonus, course attendees will be provided access to valuable networking opportunities and events including the President’s Opening Reception, ANS Party, and networking meals and breaks.
Whether you’re new to the industry or are already working in the field, the Nuclear 101 Course is an excellent opportunity for you.
New to the nuclear field? If you’re transitioning from another industry or just getting your career started in nuclear, Nuclear 101 can quickly get you up-to-speed and give you a foundational knowledge base that will help you succeed in the field.
Looking to increase your nuclear knowledge? If you’re currently working in the nuclear field and don’t have a technical background, Nuclear 101 will give you the knowledge necessary to help you further your career.
Want to add to your credentials? Differentiate yourself and show your dedication and expertise by earning the Nuclear 101 Certificate from the leading professional organization for nuclear professionals.
The ANS Nuclear 101 Course provides employers with the ability to supplement and augment their training and onboarding for new and current employees. Save time and ensure your employees are learning from top instructors during a concise five-day course. Participants will also benefit from networking with Winter Conference attendees.
The course will cover the following topics in-depth:
Fees include 32 hours of classroom learning and course exam, plus networking receptions, meals, and breaks. Early-bird fee is available through October 18.
$995 – Early-bird, Member Fee$1,245 – Early-bird, Nonmember Fee
$1,195 – Regular, Member Fee$1,445 – Regular, Nonmember Fee
Schedule is tentative and subject to change.
Sunday, November 17
Monday, November 18
Tuesday, November 19
Wednesday, November 20
Thursday, November 21
Friday, November 22
Dr. Steven ArndtSteven is an internationally recognized expert in the field of nuclear engineering with experience in nuclear power plant simulation, severe accident analysis and nuclear power plant instrumentation and control. In his 40 years in the nuclear industry Dr. Arndt has worked as a researcher, educator, consultant, and regulator including extensive experience in Russia and Ukraine leading the United States support programs to the states of the former Soviet Union following the Chernobyl accident and as part of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC’s) response to the Fukushima accident. He currently serves as a Distinguished Scientist at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory where his research involves advance reactor design readiness. Previously he spent 31 years as a senior level scientist with the NRC, leading a number of key research efforts and providing authoritative advice to NRC management and staff in the areas of digital instrumentation and control, software reliability, emergency response, cyber security and numerous other technical areas.
Dr. Sunil ChirayathSunil is a Distinguished R&D Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Prior to joining ORNL in January 2024, he held positions from postdoctoral fellow to tenured full professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at Texas A&M University from2007-2024. He is a nuclear security and nonproliferation specialist with more than 17 years of educational and research experience nuclear science and engineering. He has an additional 16 years of work experience in India as a nuclear safety regulator. He has taught courses and conducted workshops on nuclear fuel cycles and nuclear safeguards, Monte Carlo radiation transport, nuclear nonproliferation and arms control, physical protection system design, and human reliability program. Sunil received his PhD in Physics from University of Madras in 2005, MSc and BSc in Physics from University of Calicut in 1994 and 1989, respectively.
Dr. Ugur MertyurekUgur is an expert in nuclear reactor engineering with more than 20 years of experience in modeling simulation and code development. He has been with Oak Ridge National Laboratory for the past 14 years, of which the last ten years have been focused on the quantification of modeling uncertainties in reactor problems using isotopic measurements from experiments and machine learning. Prior to ORNL, he worked at General Electric’s Global Nuclear Fuel division for six years in core monitoring and development of next generation lattice physics code LANCR. He developed a patented methodology to address prediction of bias and uncertainties in core simulators for reactor startups. He holds a PhD and a MS degree in nuclear engineering, as well as a Master of Computer Science degree. His collective work has earned him two patents, and nearly twenty recognized publications.
Dr. Walid MetwallyWalid currently serves as the lead for the Nuclear Criticality Safety Group in the Nuclear Energy and Fuel Cycle Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. His expertise is concentrated in the fields of criticality analysis of nuclear fuel storage, radiation transport modeling, and radiation detection and measurement. He previously worked at the Atomic Energy Authority in Egypt, NC State University, United Arab Emirates University, and Global Nuclear Fuel (GNF) in Wilmington, NC. In 2012, Walid joined the University of Sharjah, UAE, where he founded and chaired the Nuclear Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Programs and also served as the vice dean of the College of Engineering. He obtained his BSc and MSc in Nuclear Engineering from Alexandria University, Egypt, in 1992 and 1997. In 1998 he joined the Department of Nuclear Engineering at North Carolina State University as a PhD. Student. He remained there until completing his doctorate. After completing his doctorate, he served as a Research Associate until 2003. Walid also holds a Master of Science in Operations Research and a Masters degree in Business Administration.
Mark SchanfeinMark has more than 40 years of experience in nonproliferation and safeguards including a 20-year career at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in the weapons program as a facility operator in the plutonium facility and a program manager for nonproliferation programs. He served as a technical expert on the ground in the Russian Federation after the collapse of the USSR performing security assessments and in the DPRK during the disablement activities resulting from the 6-Party Talks under the Bush administration. He has previously worked for Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and oversight at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). Mark has eight years of experience working at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, Austria, four years as a safeguards inspector and four years as the Unit Head for Unattended Monitoring Systems (UMS), responsible for the installation of all IAEA unattended autonomous systems in nuclear fuel cycle facilities worldwide. He supports multiple safeguards training programs. His current focus at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is on emerging technologies for applications in international safeguards with a current interest in digital twins, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Mark is currently the immediate past president for the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management.
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For questions about registration or logistics, contact ANS Director of Programs, Dan Goldberg. For questions about the course content, contact the Nuclear 101 Course organizer, Walid Metwally.
Established in 1954, the American Nuclear Society (ANS) is an international professional organization of engineers, scientists, technologists, teachers, and healthcare providers devoted to the peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology. Its more than 10,000 members represent government, academia, research laboratories, medical facilities, and private industry. ANS's mission is to empower a strong, connected, and engaged professional community that cultivates nuclear science and technology for the benefit of humanity.
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