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Fusion Energy
This division promotes the development and timely introduction of fusion energy as a sustainable energy source with favorable economic, environmental, and safety attributes. The division cooperates with other organizations on common issues of multidisciplinary fusion science and technology, conducts professional meetings, and disseminates technical information in support of these goals. Members focus on the assessment and resolution of critical developmental issues for practical fusion energy applications.
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2027 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
October 31–November 4, 2027
Washington, DC|The Westin Washington, DC Downtown
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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.
June 24–28, 2007
It's All About the People: The Future of Nuclear
Boston, MA
General Co-Chairs:
J. Art Stall (Florida Power & Light)
David P. Barry (Shaw Stone and Webster Nuclear Services)
Technical Program Chair:
Raymond Klann (Argonne National Laboratory)
Honorary Chair:
Dr. Neil E. Todreas (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Embedded Topical Meeting
General Chair:
Carl J. Sink (U.S. Department of Energy)
Program Chair:
Kevin R. O'Kula (Washington Safety Management Solutions, LLC)
Paul Kruger (Stanford University)
General Chairs:
Charles Chitwood (NASA/MSFC)
John J. Grossenbacher (Idaho National Laboratory)
Technical Program Chairs:
Shannon Bragg-Sitton (NASA/MSFC)
Steven D. Howe (Idaho National Laboratory)
