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Aerospace Nuclear Science & Technology
Organized to promote the advancement of knowledge in the use of nuclear science and technologies in the aerospace application. Specialized nuclear-based technologies and applications are needed to advance the state-of-the-art in aerospace design, engineering and operations to explore planetary bodies in our solar system and beyond, plus enhance the safety of air travel, especially high speed air travel. Areas of interest will include but are not limited to the creation of nuclear-based power and propulsion systems, multifunctional materials to protect humans and electronic components from atmospheric, space, and nuclear power system radiation, human factor strategies for the safety and reliable operation of nuclear power and propulsion plants by non-specialized personnel and more.
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Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023)
February 6–9, 2023
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
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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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A review of workforce trends in the nuclear community
The nuclear community is undergoing a moment of unprecedented interest and growth not seen in decades. The passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act are providing a multitude of new funding opportunities for the nuclear community, and not just the current fleet. A mix of technologies and reactor types are being evaluated and deployed, with Vogtle Units 3 and 4 coming on line later this year, the Advanced Reactor Demonstration Projects of X-energy and TerraPower, and NuScale’s work with Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems to build a first-of-a-kind small modular reactor, making this is an exciting time to join the nuclear workforce.
The purpose of the Nontraditional Student Scholarship is to expand and enrich the nuclear field by recognizing and supporting outstanding students from various cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, with diverse talents, interests, and life experiences. The scholarship is open to students pursuing a degree in nuclear science, nuclear engineering, or a nuclear-related field, who are headed to college for the first time or are returning to complete an interrupted education.
Nontraditional is categorized as anyone who satisfies at least one of the following criteria*:
*Defined by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Examples of nuclear fields are, but not limited to chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering; physics, chemistry, power economics.
Examples of interrupted education are, but not limited to: switching careers, taking care of children or other dependents, hospitalization/sickness, single parents, individuals entering the workforce for the first time, or any other life circumstances.
American Nuclear Society
A selection committee will be established by the Scholarship Policy and Coordination Committee.
Undergraduate or Graduate (Masters or Ph.D.)
1 awarded annually @ $5,000/each
U.S. and non-U.S. residents may apply if they are enrolled in and attending an accredited institution in the United States (or it's territories).
Nontraditional students pursuing a degree in nuclear science, nuclear engineering, or a nuclear-related field.
First-generation (defined as neither parent has a 4-year college degree from a U.S. university) are encouraged to apply.
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