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Division Spotlight
Fusion Energy
This division promotes the development and timely introduction of fusion energy as a sustainable energy source with favorable economic, environmental, and safety attributes. The division cooperates with other organizations on common issues of multidisciplinary fusion science and technology, conducts professional meetings, and disseminates technical information in support of these goals. Members focus on the assessment and resolution of critical developmental issues for practical fusion energy applications.
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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Christmas Night
Twas the night before Christmas when all through the houseNo electrons were flowing through even my mouse.
All devices were plugged in by the chimney with careWith the hope that St. Nikola Tesla would share.
General Chair:
John Elnitsky (Senior Vice President Engineering and Technical Services, Entergy)
Technical Program Co-Chairs:
Richard Wright (Entergy)
Dan Churchman (Southern Nuclear)
Dan Doran (Exelon)
Supply Chain- Facilitators:
Jim Ripple (Southern Company)
Greg Keller (Curtiss Wright)
Bill Fry (Duke Energy)
Cost Reduction- Facilitators:
Ray Herb (Southern Company)
Ken Lowery (Southern Company)
Tim Schlimpert (MCR Group)
Maria Hernandez (Duke Energy)
Alternate Revenue- Facilitators:
Ken Thomas (Idaho National Laboratory)
Workforce Development- Facilitators:
David Heler (Nuclear Human Resources Group/Accelerant)
Doug Henderson (Accelerant Tech)
Jason Lanier (Duke Energy)
Maintenance/Work Mgmt Challenges- Facilitators:
Pete Arthur (INPO)
Bryant Hearne (INPO)
Golf Coordinator:
Lead Knowledge Manager:
Sarah Lynn (Comanch Peak)
Knowledge Managers:
Saieed Ahmed (Exelon)
Monica Block (Exelon)
Maxwell Daniels (Mission Support and Test Services)
Shahrukh Nasim (Department of Energy)
Greg Swain (Duke Energy)
Student Interns:
Malek Abedrabouh (North Carolina State University)
Edward Chen (North Carolina State University)
Matthew Hageman (Oregon State University)
Katie Mummah (University of Wisconsin)
