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Disney World should have gone nuclear
There is extra significance to the American Nuclear Society holding its annual meeting in Orlando, Florida, this past week. That’s because in 1967, the state of Florida passed a law allowing Disney World to build a nuclear power plant.
February 3–6, 2013
Jacksonville, FL|Hyatt Regency Jacksonville-Riverfront
The Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel, located at 225 CoastLine Drive East, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202, will be the location for 2013 CONTE, where all meeting activities and technical sessions will take place. The special room rate for the meeting is: $169.00/night (single / double rate). Reservations can be made on their website at: https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=5453435 To register by phone for a guest room: 888-421-1442. Attendees must identify themselves as part of the American Nuclear Society to receive the group rate.
General Chair:
Audeen Fentiman (Assoc. Dean for Graduate Education, Purdue University)
Program Chairs:
Jane LeClair (Dean, Excelsior College)
Patrick Berry (Training Director, Entergy Corporation)
