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Division Spotlight
Accelerator Applications
The division was organized to promote the advancement of knowledge of the use of particle accelerator technologies for nuclear and other applications. It focuses on production of neutrons and other particles, utilization of these particles for scientific or industrial purposes, such as the production or destruction of radionuclides significant to energy, medicine, defense or other endeavors, as well as imaging and diagnostics.
Meeting Spotlight
Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2024)
August 4–7, 2024
Marco Island, FL|JW Marriott Marco Island
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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NRC engineers share their expertise at the University of Puerto Rico
Robert Roche-Rivera and Marcos Rolón-Acevedo are licensed professional engineers who work at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. They are also alumni of the University of Puerto Rico–Mayagüez (UPRM) and have been sharing their knowledge and experience with students at their alma mater since last year, serving as adjunct professors in the university’s Department of Mechanical Engineering. During the 2023–2024 school year, they each taught two courses: Fundamentals of Nuclear Science and Engineering, and Nuclear Power Plant Engineering.
August 10–13, 2014
Cost-Effective Excellence
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Plantation
ANS has secured additional guest rooms at the Amelia Hotel at the Beach! Reservations can be made online at Amelia Hotel at The Beach or via phone by calling 904-206-5600. You must provide the promotion code of UTWC to get the Utility Working Conference rate. ***** As of 7/15/14 - Please contact the Omni Amelia Island, 904-261-6161, to make your reservation. Reservations are made based upon availability.********* Omni Amelia Island Plantation, located at 39 Beach Lagoon, Amelia Island, Florida 32034, is the location for the 2014 Utility Working Conference & Vendor Technology Expo, where all meeting activities and technical sessions will be held. The special room rate for the meeting is: $155.00/per night (single / double rate). Reservations can be made online at Omni Amelia Island Plantation or via phone by calling: 888-261-6161. Attendees must identify themselves as part of the American Nuclear Society to receive the group rate.
Co-General Chairs:
Timothy Rausch (Senior VP and Chief Nuclear Officer, PPL Susquehanna, LLC)
Thomas P. Joyce (President and Chief Nuclear Officer, PSEG Nuclear)
Program Chair:
William Bishop (General Manager, Maintenance, PPL Susquehanna, LLC)
Assistant Program Chairs:
Marilyn Kray (Vice President, Exelon Partners, LLC)
Thomas Remick (Transient Analysis Section Leader, Arizona Public Service)