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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).
Mark Gake serves as the Nuclear Technology Portfolio Manager and Nuclear Projects Director for Black & Veatch's Advanced Power Generation group. In this role, Mark is responsible for the execution of nuclear new build projects, operating plant projects, decommissioning projects, and Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) projects for the Nuclear Organization of Black & Veatch's Advanced Power Generation group. In the Nuclear Technology Portfolio Manager role, Mark is responsible for nuclear strategy, developing technology and targeted market solutions, and managing Black & Veatch's global corporate relationships with the nuclear reactor OEMs and key technology providers. The nuclear technology focus includes both power reactors and non-power or research reactors, fission and fusion processes, Generation III+ and Generation IV advanced reactors, and medical isotope production facilities. Mark has worked on a variety of nuclear projects over his 32 plus year career, including new build projects in the U.S., the United Kingdom, and Taiwan.
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