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Fusion Energy
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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2020 ANS Virtual Winter Meeting
November 16–19, 2020
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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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ANS members approve amendment adding YMG rep to board of directors
The American Nuclear Society will include a representative from the Young Members Group on its Board of Directors after ANS members voted this week overwhelmingly in favor of amending Article B6 of the ANS bylaws. The change was mandated by Objective Outcome 5 of the ANS Change Plan 2020.
To keep the number of directors at 16, the approved amendment decreased the number of non–U.S. resident directors from three to two.
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1996|1st Edition|71 pages
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Published by the American Nuclear Society for the International Nuclear Societies Council (INSC), this 80-page report provides a professional, global, and unrestricted view of the development and utilization of nuclear power and related research around the world. It represents the composite opinions of more than 50,000 around the world who are represented by the INSC, and it is unrestricted because it reflects no political or commercial bounds. The report examines the strategies that will be needed to achieve the vision.
