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Operations & Power
Members focus on the dissemination of knowledge and information in the area of power reactors with particular application to the production of electric power and process heat. The division sponsors meetings on the coverage of applied nuclear science and engineering as related to power plants, non-power reactors, and other nuclear facilities. It encourages and assists with the dissemination of knowledge pertinent to the safe and efficient operation of nuclear facilities through professional staff development, information exchange, and supporting the generation of viable solutions to current issues.
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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.
Thursday, November 16, 2023|9:30AM–7:30PM EST
To sign up register for the 2023 ANS Winter Conference and make sure to answer the question about Capitol Hill.
With the 2023 Winter Conference being held in Washington, DC we want to offer members the opportunity to meet with their Representatives on Capitol Hill. If you elect to participate, plan for a day of in-person Congressional meetings in the House and Senate Office Buildings. ANS members will be grouped together by state/region for meetings throughout the morning/afternoon of November 16th. A wrap-up cocktail reception with Congressional staff will also take place at 5:30 pm in the Rayburn House Office Building.
Schedules and additional meeting materials will be e-mailed to registrants at least one week before the Winter Meeting. Please also remember to stop by the “How to Talk to Policymakers” session on Wednesday, November 15th to prepare for Thursday’s meetings.
9:30 am – 5:00 pm Meetings
5:30 – 7:30 pm Congressional Cocktail Reception
Questions contact: John Starkey