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Division Spotlight
Nuclear Criticality Safety
NCSD provides communication among nuclear criticality safety professionals through the development of standards, the evolution of training methods and materials, the presentation of technical data and procedures, and the creation of specialty publications. In these ways, the division furthers the exchange of technical information on nuclear criticality safety with the ultimate goal of promoting the safe handling of fissionable materials outside reactors.
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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Feinstein Institutes to research novel radiation countermeasure
The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, home of the research institutes of New York’s Northwell Health, announced it has received a five-year, $2.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate the potential of human ghrelin, a naturally occurring hormone, as a medical countermeasure against radiation-induced gastrointestinal syndrome (GI-ARS).
Executive Session|Panel
Wednesday, June 14, 2023|1:00–2:45PM EDT|Marriott 7/8
This panel will discuss the current applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in nuclear power. The panelists will provide insights from academia, national labs, AI-specific vendors, and utilities, highlighting the collaborative process required to mature AL applications for commercial use. Attendees will understand how each sector contributes to the development and application of AI/ML in nuclear energy. The panel will also discuss successful case studies and AI’s future in atomic energy.
Join us as we explore the state of the art in nuclear AI, discuss successful case studies, and envision the future of artificial intelligence in the world of atomic energy.
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