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Materials Science & Technology
The objectives of MSTD are: promote the advancement of materials science in Nuclear Science Technology; support the multidisciplines which constitute it; encourage research by providing a forum for the presentation, exchange, and documentation of relevant information; promote the interaction and communication among its members; and recognize and reward its members for significant contributions to the field of materials science in nuclear technology.
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Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025)
February 3–6, 2025
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
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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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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).
Educational Session|Panel|Innovation Roles for Nuclear
Monday, August 8, 2022|10:30AM–12:00PM EDT|Banyan 3
Session Chair:
Mark Campagna (USN-R)
Session Organizer:
Track Organizer:
Ken Lowery (Southern Nuclear)
Knowledge Manager:
Mikayla Florez (Comanche Peak)
The objective of this session is to review existing innovative nuclear industry methods now available & being implemented elsewhere; the result would be guidance so that current fleets NPP assets could be more effectively utilized. Areas to be examined include: (1) ) new fuel & material applications; (2) engineering & construction innovations ; (3) AI technology used for operations enhancement-including simulation; (4) digital technology; (5) security staff efficiency improvements; (6) and Emergency planning arrangements. Plans for panel composition for this session are to invite industry stakeholders that represent key NPP operators, Vendors and/or government - regulators to review relevant details, present various methods, and share achieved results.
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