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Division Spotlight
Isotopes & Radiation
Members are devoted to applying nuclear science and engineering technologies involving isotopes, radiation applications, and associated equipment in scientific research, development, and industrial processes. Their interests lie primarily in education, industrial uses, biology, medicine, and health physics. Division committees include Analytical Applications of Isotopes and Radiation, Biology and Medicine, Radiation Applications, Radiation Sources and Detection, and Thermal Power Sources.
Meeting Spotlight
International Conference on Mathematics and Computational Methods Applied to Nuclear Science and Engineering (M&C 2025)
April 27–30, 2025
Denver, CO|The Westin Denver Downtown
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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TerraPower begins U.K. regulatory approval process
Seattle-based TerraPower signaled its interest this week in building its Natrium small modular reactor in the United Kingdom, the company announced.
TerraPower sent a letter to the U.K.’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, formally establishing its intention to enter the U.K. generic design assessment (GDA) process. This is TerraPower’s first step in deployment of its Natrium technology—a 345-MW sodium fast reactor coupled with a molten salt energy storage unit—on the international stage.
August 5–8, 2012
Nuclear - Still the One! The Right Business - The Right Results - The Right Way Forward
Hollywood, FL|Westin Diplomat
Pre-registration is closed; please register onsite. The 2012 Utility Working Conference will be held at The Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa, located at 3555 South Ocean Drive, Hollywood, Florida, 33019. The special room rate for the meeting is $149.00 per night (single/double). To take advantage of this reduced rate, reservations must be made by July 12, 2012 - 5:00 PM (EST). Reservations can be made on their website at: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/ans2012 To register by phone for a guest room: 888-627-9057. Attendees must identify themselves as part of the American Nuclear Society to receive the Group rate.
General Chair:
Mike Skaggs (Sr. Vice President, Nuclear Construction, Tennessee Valley Authority)
Program Chair:
Ludwig E. Thibault (GM, Performance Improvement, Tennessee Valley Authority)
