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Division Spotlight
Mathematics & Computation
Division members promote the advancement of mathematical and computational methods for solving problems arising in all disciplines encompassed by the Society. They place particular emphasis on numerical techniques for efficient computer applications to aid in the dissemination, integration, and proper use of computer codes, including preparation of computational benchmark and development of standards for computing practices, and to encourage the development on new computer codes and broaden their use.
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).
Technical Session|Panel|Panels
Friday, April 5, 2024|1:35–2:55PM EDT|Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub Room 603
Session Chair:
Rebecca A. Baker (Penn State University)
Session Organizer:
Jonathan B. Balog (Penn State University)
Public policy is a keystone to the strategic planning and the regulatory measures needed to create an environment where nuclear reactors of all sizes/shapes can be built and thrive as part of low or zero carbon energy future. Policymakers thus have extremely important roles in transforming stakeholder and public feedback into policy, especially when there are competing demands. Any policy made or changed must account for topics such as site selection, permitting procedures, safety protocols, environmental impact assessments, waste management strategies, and emergency response plans. Effective public policy frameworks aim to ensure the safe and responsible deployment of nuclear energy while addressing concerns related to safety, security, and environmental sustainability. By engaging stakeholders and implementing robust regulatory oversight, policymakers can facilitate the integration of nuclear power plants into the energy mix, contributing to a reliable, low-carbon energy future. This panel will discuss policies currently in place to support the development of new nuclear technologies and plants, as well as areas where policies need to evolve to support the construction of new nuclear power plants, especially advanced nuclear reactor designs, small modular reactors, and microreactors.
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