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Robotics & Remote Systems
The Mission of the Robotics and Remote Systems Division is to promote the development and application of immersive simulation, robotics, and remote systems for hazardous environments for the purpose of reducing hazardous exposure to individuals, reducing environmental hazards and reducing the cost of performing work.
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2027 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
October 31–November 4, 2027
Washington, DC|The Westin Washington, DC 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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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.
September 30–October 3, 2018
Pasco, WA|Red Lion Hotel Pasco
To make hotel reservations call the Red Lion Hotel 1-800 REDLION (733-5466). You must ask to make a reservation at the PASCO RED LION. Advise them that you are with a group from 9/10/2018 through 10/3/2018. The group code AMER0934 must be applied to your reservation to obtain the group discount rate. Book by August 27, to receive the group rate of $96.00. Register for this meeting at Applicability of Radiation-Response Models to Low Dose Protection Standards
Honorary Chair:
Ludwig Feinendegen
General Chair:
Alan E. Waltar (Retired, PNNL)
Assistant General Chairs:
Wanda Munn (Senior Engineer)
Virginia Cleary-Ivanoff (Project Execution Quality Manager, Los Alamos National Laboratory)
Program Cochairses:
Antone Brooks
Ronald Kathren (Washington State University (retired))
