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This division promotes the development and timely introduction of fusion energy as a sustainable energy source with favorable economic, environmental, and safety attributes. The division cooperates with other organizations on common issues of multidisciplinary fusion science and technology, conducts professional meetings, and disseminates technical information in support of these goals. Members focus on the assessment and resolution of critical developmental issues for practical fusion energy applications.
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ANS’s Mentor Match applications open
Applications are now open for the American Nuclear Society’s newly redesigned mentoring program. Mentor Match is a unique opportunity available only to ANS members that offers year-round mentorship and networking opportunities to Society members at any point in their education.
The deadline to apply for membership in the inaugural summer cohort, which will take place July 1–August 31, is June 20. The application form can be found here.
G. L. Woodruff, A. L. Babb, W. E. Wilson, Jr., Yuki Yamamoto, S. J. Stamm
Nuclear Technology | Volume 6 | Number 4 | April 1969 | Pages 352-359
Technical Papers and Note | doi.org/10.13182/NT69-A28344
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A technique using neutron activation analysis has been developed for the early diagnosis of cystic fibrosis in children and infants. Toe- and finger-nail clippings from infants (under 1 month in age) and children (under 12 years of age) are collected in a prescribed manner and irradiated in a reactor. The irradiated samples are analyzed for Na, K, and Cl concentrations, and the patients having abnormally high values of Na and Cl are detected by computer sorting.
