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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
ANS Student Conference 2025
April 3–5, 2025
Albuquerque, NM|The University of New Mexico
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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El Salvador: Looking to nuclear
In 2022, El Salvador’s leadership decided to expand its modest, mostly hydro- and geothermal-based electricity system, which is supported by expensive imported natural gas and diesel generation. They chose to use advanced nuclear reactors, preferably fueled by thorium-based fuels, to power their civilian efforts. The choice of thorium was made to inform the world that the reactor program was for civilian purposes only, and so they chose a fuel that was plentiful, easy to source and work with, and not a proliferation risk.
Saturday, December 4, 2021|11:00AM–1:00PM EST
Virtual
Following his groundbreaking “Atoms for Peace” speech before the United Nations on December 8, 1953, President Eisenhower in 1955 proposed the design and construction of a nuclear-powered merchant ship. With congressional approval in 1956, the 22,000 ton passenger and cargo ship NS Savannah was constructed, tested, and delivered for sea service in 1962. The purpose of the Savannah was to demonstrate the application of nuclear technology (80 MWth PWR) to merchant ships with all its new concomitant regulations, standards, training, operations, and design features. Between 1962 and 1970, when it was shutdown, Savannah had sailed over 450,000 miles, called 32 domestic and 45 foreign ports in 26 nations, carried 848 passengers, and hosted over 1.4 million visitors, all while burning only 163 pounds of enriched uranium.
An in-depth detailed virtual tour of the Savannah, now berthed in Baltimore, was developed under sponsorship by the ANS DC Section, N.S. Savannah Association, and the Maritime Administration (MARAD). This approximately 1-hour video tour takes viewers on a journey, which could not be taken in person, around and inside the Savannah which is undergoing decommissioning and decontamination (D&D). Extensive video footage accompanied by knowledgeable expert commentary was taken of the nuclear steam supply system (NSSS) inside the containment, control room, engine room, bridge, cargo holds, and public areas. The video of the interior of the containment is especially historic as component removal began right after film shooting in October 2021. Unique D&D design modifications are also featured in this virtual tour. The MARAD Savannah Project Director and the last Savannah Reactor Operator discuss design and operating features as well as memories.
A special thank you to the tour sponsors
