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Growth beyond megawatts
Hash Hashemianpresident@ans.org
When talking about growth in the nuclear sector, there can be a somewhat myopic focus on increasing capacity from year to year. Certainly, we all feel a degree of excitement when new projects are announced, and such announcements are undoubtedly a reflection of growth in the field, but it’s important to keep in mind that growth in nuclear has many metrics and takes many forms.
Nuclear growth—beyond megawatts—also takes the form of increasing international engagement. That engagement looks like newcomer countries building their nuclear sectors for the first time. It also looks like countries with established nuclear sectors deepening their connections and collaborations. This is one of the reasons I have been focused throughout my presidency on bringing more international members and organizations into the fold of the American Nuclear Society.
The Community College and Trade School Scholarship is for students in a two-year program planning a career in nuclear science, nuclear engineering, or a nuclear-related field and enrolled or planning to enroll in a college or university located in the United States (or its territories), but need not be U.S. citizens.
Examples of two-year programs include (but are not limited to): Nuclear Medicine Technology, Nuclear Engineering Technologies, Nuclear Power Technology, Radiation Therapy, Radiation Protection, Radiologic Technology and skilled labor (carpentry, electronics, welding, heavy equipment operators, etc.).
American Nuclear Society
A selection committee will be established by the Scholarship Policy and Coordination Committee
Community College/Trade School
Up to four (4) award annually @ $2,500/each
For students who have a greater than normal financial need
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