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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
ANS Student Conference 2025
April 3–5, 2025
Albuquerque, NM|The University of New Mexico
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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El Salvador: Looking to nuclear
In 2022, El Salvador’s leadership decided to expand its modest, mostly hydro- and geothermal-based electricity system, which is supported by expensive imported natural gas and diesel generation. They chose to use advanced nuclear reactors, preferably fueled by thorium-based fuels, to power their civilian efforts. The choice of thorium was made to inform the world that the reactor program was for civilian purposes only, and so they chose a fuel that was plentiful, easy to source and work with, and not a proliferation risk.
To add or remove a session from your itinerary, please check the circle to the left of its title.
10:30AM–12:30PM EDT
Panel|Orchid
Session Chair: Anthony M. Calomino|Alternate Chair: Jonathan Cirtain
Vanda
Session Chair: Tabitha Dodson|Alternate Chair: Barry Miller
Calypso
Session Chair: Scott Wilson|Alternate Chair: Emily Jane Watkinson
1:30–3:30PM EDT
Session Chair: Harold Gerrish|Alternate Chair: Katey E. Lenox
Session Chair: Jeff George
Session Chair: Dayna Ise|Alternate Chair: Kelsa B. Palomares
4:00–6:00PM EDT
Session Chair: Donald Helton|Alternate Chair: Susannah Howieson
Session Chair: Todd Tofil|Alternate Chair: Sebastian Corbisiero
Session Chair: Scott Wilson|Alternate Chair: Lucas Rich
Session Chair: Susannah Howieson|Alternate Chair: Donald Helton
Session Chairs: Michelle Rucker, Laura Burke|Alternate Chair: Michael Chappell
Session Chair: Patrick McClure|Alternate Chair: Susan S. Voss
Session Chair: John Scott|Alternate Chair: Leonard Dudzinski
Session Chair: Ron Litchford|Alternate Chair: John Scott
Session Chair: Susan Voss|Alternate Chair: Patrick McClure
Session Chair: Leonard A. Dudzinski|Alternate Chair: Steven R. Oleson
Session Chair: Lucas Rich|Alternate Chair: Scott Wilson
Session Chair: Michael B. Smith|Alternate Chair: Lee S. Mason
Session Chair: Emily Jane Watkinson|Alternate Chair: Scott Wilson
Session Chair: Katey E. Lenox|Alternate Chair: Harold Gerrish
Session Chair: Lee S. Mason|Alternate Chairs: Michael B. Smith, Mike Houts
Orchid
Session Chair: Sebastian Corbisiero|Alternate Chair: Todd Tofil
Session Chair: Austen D. Fradeneck|Alternate Chair: Michael B. Smith
Session Chair: Michael LaPointe|Alternate Chair: Ronald Turner
Session Chair: Kelsa B. Palomares|Alternate Chair: Dayna Ise
10:00AM–12:00PM EDT
Session Chair: Wes Fuhrman|Alternate Chair: Paul Ostdiek
Session Chair: Jean-Pierre Fleurial|Alternate Chairs: Bill Otting, Leo Gard, Chad Barklay
