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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 ANS Kent W. Hamlin Memorial Scholarship was established in 2010 to continue Kent’s support of the nuclear power industry.
Kent W. Hamlin (1948 – 2010) was widely recognized in the nuclear power industry—worldwide—for his exemplary contributions to the industry’s accredited, standardized training programs, his dedication to promoting the highest standards of safety, reliability, and excellence in plant operations, and his high personal standards, integrity, and consummate professionalism.
During his long career, Kent served in various leadership and executive roles that had a significant impact on the industry’s continuing improvements and successes. Through his unwavering commitment to plant operator training, he set high industry standards for effective operator licensing activities. Kent was a major contributor to the initial development and continuing success of the Conference on Nuclear Training and Education (CONTE).
Distinguished Nuclear Energy Service:
ANS Education, Training and Workforce Development Division (ETWDD)
A selection committee will be established by the Education, Training and Workforce Development Division
Two-year associate degree candidates who are participating in the U.S. nuclear power industry's Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program (NUCP)
Up to two (2) awarded annually @ $1,000/each / or 1 @ $2,000/each
This scholarship focuses on students who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to a career in the industry.
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