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Division Spotlight
Reactor Physics
The division's objectives are to promote the advancement of knowledge and understanding of the fundamental physical phenomena characterizing nuclear reactors and other nuclear systems. The division encourages research and disseminates information through meetings and publications. Areas of technical interest include nuclear data, particle interactions and transport, reactor and nuclear systems analysis, methods, design, validation and operating experience and standards. The Wigner Award heads the awards program.
Meeting Spotlight
Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025)
February 3–6, 2025
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
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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Palisades steam generator repairs on NRC docket
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is hosting a hybrid public meeting with Holtec next week to discuss plans for needed repairs at Michigan’s Palisades nuclear plant before bringing the unit back on line.
June 13–17, 2010
Nuclear Science and Technology - The Right Fit. The Right Time
San Diego, CA|Town & Country Hotel & Resort
Pre-registration is now closed. Please register on-site.
General Chair:
Ross T. Ridenoure (Southern California Edison)
Program Chair:
Dr. A. Kurshad Muftuoglu (GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy)
Embedded Topical Meeting
Dan R. Keuter (Retired, Entergy Nuclear)
Program Co-Chairs:
J. Steven Herring (Idaho National Laboratory)
Dana A. Powers (Sandia National Laboratories)
Assistant Program Co-Chairs:
Ken Schultz (General Atomics)
Kevin R. O'Kula (URS Safety Management Solutions)
General Co-Chairs:
Dr. Lance L. Snead (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
Dr. Todd R. Allen (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Program Chairs:
Dr. Heather J. MacLean (Idaho National Laboratory)
Dr. Pascal J. Yvon (CEA)
Dr. Wolfgang Hoffelner (RWH Consult Gmbh)
General Chairs:
John R. McGaha (Chief Operating Officer -Designate, Enexus Energy, Inc.)
Kiyoshi Okamura (Toshiba Corporation)
Goon-Cherl Park (Seoul National University)
Jean Claude Gauthier (AREVA NP, France)
Dr. Jacopo Buongiorno (Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Izumi Kinoshita (CRIEPI)
Hark-Rho Kim (Vice-President, KAERI)
Frank Carre (CEA, France)
Honorary Chairs:
W. Pete Miller (Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy, Department of Energy)
Takuya Hattori (JAIF)
Chang Sun Kang (Seoul National University)
Philippe Pradel (CEA, France)
