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Division Spotlight
Young Members Group
The Young Members Group works to encourage and enable all young professional members to be actively involved in the efforts and endeavors of the Society at all levels (Professional Divisions, ANS Governance, Local Sections, etc.) as they transition from the role of a student to the role of a professional. It sponsors non-technical workshops and meetings that provide professional development and networking opportunities for young professionals, collaborates with other Divisions and Groups in developing technical and non-technical content for topical and national meetings, encourages its members to participate in the activities of the Groups and Divisions that are closely related to their professional interests as well as in their local sections, introduces young members to the rules and governance structure of the Society, and nominates young professionals for awards and leadership opportunities available to members.
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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Latest News
Holtec joins NRC, ISP in petitioning the Supreme Court on interim storage
Holtec International announced that it has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the Fifth Circuit’s March 2024 ruling that vacated the license for the company’s HI-STORE consolidated interim storage facility (CISF) for commercial spent nuclear fuel in southeastern New Mexico.
August 2–5, 2009
"Back to the Future"
Amelia Island, FL|Amelia Island Plantation
Preregistration is now closed. Please register on-site.
General Chair:
Donna Jacobs (Sr VP Planning & Development, Entergy Nuclear, Inc)
Assistant General Chair:
Checky Herrington (Director, Nuclear Communications, Entergy Nuclear, Inc)
Program Chair:
Donald Vinci (Vice President of Business Development, Entergy)
Assistant Technical Prog Chairs:
Michael Spellman (Control Room Supervisor, Progress Energy)
Sasan Etemadi (Senior Engineer, Progress Energy)