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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.
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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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ARG-US Remote Monitoring Systems: Use Cases and Applications in Nuclear Facilities and During Transportation
As highlighted in the Spring 2024 issue of Radwaste Solutions, researchers at the Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory are developing and deploying ARG-US—meaning “Watchful Guardian”—remote monitoring systems technologies to enhance the safety, security, and safeguards (3S) of packages of nuclear and other radioactive material during storage, transportation, and disposal.
Educational Session|Panel|Sponsored by Workforce Development
Tuesday, August 8, 2023|10:30AM–12:00PM EDT|Calusa 8
Session Chairs:
Bruce Hennigan
Brian Greene
Ray Hruby
Knowledge Manager:
Elias Ramos-Ibarra
The need for qualified operations personnel is a very real challenge the industry is facing. Licensing Operators takes time and is an investment by the utilities. Many programs have been tried in the past. Short term needs require instituting both recruiting and training measures, both of which have their own challenges. Long term requires outreach at the educational levels as well as marketing our industry. The shortage of available instructors further impacts operations staffing.
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