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The mission of the Decommissioning and Environmental Sciences (DES) Division is to promote the development and use of those skills and technologies associated with the use of nuclear energy and the optimal management and stewardship of the environment, sustainable development, decommissioning, remediation, reutilization, and long-term surveillance and maintenance of nuclear-related installations, and sites. The target audience for this effort is the membership of the Division, the Society, and the public at large.
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2027 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
October 31–November 4, 2027
Washington, DC|The Westin Washington, DC Downtown
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Disney World should have gone nuclear
There is extra significance to the American Nuclear Society holding its annual meeting in Orlando, Florida, this past week. That’s because in 1967, the state of Florida passed a law allowing Disney World to build a nuclear power plant.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by YMG
Wednesday, June 14, 2023|8:00–9:45AM EDT|Marriott 3
Session Chair:
John Mobley IV (Iowa State)
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Julianne McCallum (NEI)
How can we enhance workforce capabilities and capacity while renewing the licenses of the operating fleet, deploying advanced reactors, and facilitating innovative research, considering the unquestionable talent and dedication of those within the nuclear industry? This panel session will discuss the challenges and successes in safeguarding and bolstering the workforce pipeline, particularly as it relates to maintaining strong connections to educational pathways for recruitment as well as the types of training and resources for improved retention and continued upskilling.
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