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Division Spotlight
Thermal Hydraulics
The division provides a forum for focused technical dialogue on thermal hydraulic technology in the nuclear industry. Specifically, this will include heat transfer and fluid mechanics involved in the utilization of nuclear energy. It is intended to attract the highest quality of theoretical and experimental work to ANS, including research on basic phenomena and application to nuclear system design.
Meeting Spotlight
Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025)
February 3–6, 2025
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
Standards Program
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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Christmas Night
Twas the night before Christmas when all through the houseNo electrons were flowing through even my mouse.
All devices were plugged in by the chimney with careWith the hope that St. Nikola Tesla would share.
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2021
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2020
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2017
Dr. Abraham Weitzberg
2016
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2014
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2013
Carl A. Mazzola
2012
Patricia A. SchroederElizabeth Briggs Johnson (posthumously)
2010
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2009
Calvin M. Hopper
2008
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2007
William L. Whittemore posthumously
2006
Robert J. Budnitz
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James F. Mallay
2004
Charles H. Moseley
2003
Wade J. Richards
2002
Francis M. Alcorn
2001
Michael J. Wright
2000
William C. Hopkins
1999
Dimitrios Cokinos
1998
Marilyn D. Weber
1997
David R. Smith
1996
Tawfik M. Raby
1995
Hugh K. Clark
1994
George L. Wessman
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Joseph T. Thomas
1992
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