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Robotics & Remote Systems
The Mission of the Robotics and Remote Systems Division is to promote the development and application of immersive simulation, robotics, and remote systems for hazardous environments for the purpose of reducing hazardous exposure to individuals, reducing environmental hazards and reducing the cost of performing work.
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2024 ANS Annual Conference
June 16–19, 2024
Las Vegas, NV|Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
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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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ORAU, ANS, others to host workshops on nuclear academic programs
Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU), in partnership with the American Nuclear Society, the Nuclear Energy Institute, and the Institute for Nuclear Power Operators, has announced it will host an online workshop called “Shaping the Future of Nuclear Academic Programs.” The 90-minute program is designed for university department heads and faculty interested in enhancing nuclear science and technology programs through best practices.
Eric Clarke, Joe Giglio, Kendall Wahlquist, Craig Dees, Amanda Gates, Jaymon Birch, Shad Davis, Brandon Horkley, Lucas Rich
Nuclear Technology | Volume 208 | Number 1 | December 2022 | Pages S11-S17
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.1080/00295450.2022.2031497
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The Space Nuclear Power and Isotope Technologies (SNPIT) Division at Idaho National Laboratory fuels, performs acceptance testing, and provides spacecraft integration support of radioisotope power systems in support of National Aeronautics and Space Administration missions. Recently, the SNPIT team completed fueling, testing, and launch support of the Multi-Mission Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator for the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover mission.