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Decommissioning & Environmental Sciences
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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ANS Student Conference 2025
April 3–5, 2025
Albuquerque, NM|The University of New Mexico
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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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NWTRB asks DOE, Congress to take action on geologic repository
The Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board has recommended to the Department of Energy and Congress that they work together “to create a workable pathway to site, license, construct, and operate a geologic repository for the permanent disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste.”
HOTEL SHUTTLE STOP LOCATIONS
The Hilton shuttle stop is on Walnut St, across from the Starbucks side of the lobby.
The Embassy and Hyatt shuttle stop is on Gay St next to Krutch park on the Embassy side of the street.
Thursday Transportation
Tours:
All buses for tours will leave from the Hilton
Thursday Social Transportation:
Buses begin leaving both hotel stops for Zeanah Engineering Complex at 8:00 pm
Buses depart from Embassy&Hyatt Bus Stop to Zeanah Engineering Complex every 30 minutes
Buses depart from Hilton to Zeanah Engineering Complex every 20 minutes
The walk from the Hilton to Zeanah Engineering Complex is 15 minutes
The walk from the Embassy&Hyatt to Zeanah Engineering Complex is 20 minutes
Friday Transportation
Friday Daytime:
Buses run every 30 minutes between the Hilton, Embassy&Hyatt, and Student Union from 8:45 am - 5:15 pm
The walk from the Hilton to the Student Union is approximately 15 minutes
The walk from the Embassy&Hyatt to the Student Union is approximately 20 minutes
Friday Night:
Buses depart for the Zoo from the Hilton between 4:00 pm - 4:15pm
Buses depart for the Zoo from the Embassy & Hyatt between 4:00 pm - 4:10 pm
Buses depart for the Zoo from the Hilton between 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Buses depart for the Zoo from the Embassy&Hyatt between 4:50 pm - 5:00 pm
Buses depart for the Zoo from the Hilton between 5:40 pm - 5:50 pm
Buses depart for the Zoo from the Embassy&Hyatt between 5:30 pm - 5:40 pm
We do not recommend walking to the Zoo
Saturday Transportation
Saturday Daytime:
The shuttle stop on this day will move to the corner of James Agee St and Cumberland Ave, diagonally across from the Student Union.
Buses run every 30 minutes between the Hilton, Embassy, and Student Union from 8:45 am - 5:15 pm
Saturday Night:
Buses depart for the Foundry from the Hilton between 4:45 - 6:00 pm approximately every 15 minutes
Buses depart for the Foundry from the Embassy&Hyatt between 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm approximately 20 minutes
The walk from both the Hilton and Embassy/Hyatt is approximately 15 minutes to the Foundry
Saturday Social:
Buses depart from Hilton approximately every 10 minutes starting at 9:00 pm
Buses depart from the Embassy&Hyatt approximately every 20 minutes starting at 9:00 pm
Last bus leaves Hi-Wire at 11:00 pm
Hilton Knoxville
Market Square Garage
State Street Garage
Upper Blackstock Parking Lot
Market Square Garage(see details above)
State Street Garage(see details above)
Volunteer Hall Garage1525 White Avenue
Locust Street Garage
Hampton Inn Downtown Knoxville618 West Main St,Knoxville TN 37902
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