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Division Spotlight
Isotopes & Radiation
Members are devoted to applying nuclear science and engineering technologies involving isotopes, radiation applications, and associated equipment in scientific research, development, and industrial processes. Their interests lie primarily in education, industrial uses, biology, medicine, and health physics. Division committees include Analytical Applications of Isotopes and Radiation, Biology and Medicine, Radiation Applications, Radiation Sources and Detection, and Thermal Power Sources.
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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Is waste really waste?
Tim Tinsley
I’ve been reflecting on the recent American Nuclear Society Winter Conference and Expo, where I enjoyed the discussion on recycling used nuclear fuel to recover valuable minerals or products for future applications. I have spent more than 30 years focusing on dissolving and separating nuclear material, so it was refreshing to hear the case for new applications being made. However, I feel that these discussions could go further still.
Radiation is energy, something that our society seems to have an endless need for. A nuclear power station produces a lot of radiation that is mostly discarded. But once fuel has been used, it still produces significant levels of radiation and heat energy. The associated storage, processing, and eventual disposal of this used fuel requires careful management and investment to protect systems and people from the radiation. Should we really disregard—and discard—this energy source, along with all the valuable minerals in the used fuel, when we could instead use it to deliver significant value to society?
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Panel|Jasmine C|Session Chair: Izabela Gutowska
Monday, June 17, 2024|1:00–2:45PM PDT
Jasmine F|Session Chair: Subash L. Sharma
Jasmine F|Session Chair: Igor A. Bolotnov
Monday, June 17, 2024|3:15–5:00PM PDT
Panel|Jasmine F|Session Chair: Elia Merzari
Tuesday, June 18, 2024|10:00–11:45AM PDT
Panel|Jasmine F|Session Chair: Igor A. Bolotnov
Tuesday, June 18, 2024|1:00–2:45PM PDT
Jasmine F|Session Chair: Dillon R. Shaver
Tuesday, June 18, 2024|3:15–5:00PM PDT
Jasmine F|Session Chair: Nadish Saini
Wednesday, June 19, 2024|8:00–9:45AM PDT
Jasmine F|Session Chair: Drew M. Ryan
Wednesday, June 19, 2024|10:00–11:45AM PDT
Jasmine F|Session Chair: Sunming Qin
Wednesday, June 19, 2024|1:00–2:45PM PDT
Jasmine E|Session Chair: Shanbin Shi
Jasmine F|Session Chair: Jun Liao
Wednesday, June 19, 2024|3:15–5:00PM PDT
Jasmine E|Session Chair: Subash L. Sharma
