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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
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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Feinstein Institutes to research novel radiation countermeasure
The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, home of the research institutes of New York’s Northwell Health, announced it has received a five-year, $2.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate the potential of human ghrelin, a naturally occurring hormone, as a medical countermeasure against radiation-induced gastrointestinal syndrome (GI-ARS).
H. Mazhar, C. Azih, R. David (CNL)
Proceedings | 2018 International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP 2018) | Charlotte, NC, April 8-11, 2018 | Pages 849-858
Nuclear power generation contributes over 50% electricity generation in Ontario and approximately 16% in Canada. Nuclear power is a reliable and clean energy generation technology. Although the amount of GreenHouse Gas (GHG) emissions from the nuclear power generation cycle is not insignificant, it is demonstrated to be much lower than that of fossil fuel energy systems. The GHG level depends on the entire cycle of the nuclear fuel which differs depending on the type of reactor and fuel used. There are several methodologies used in the literature to perform a complete nuclear life cycle assessment (LCA). Significant variations were reported due to the differences in the utilized analysis methods, different contributing phases in the life cycle, as well as the primary energy mix supplying the individual processes. The current study utilizes the process analysis method to perform a life cycle assessment of the Canadian nuclear fuel cycle and the environmental impact based on GHG emissions. The study utilizes the most up-to-date information on the energy mix, and processing methods for each phase of the cycle. This will help establish a fair comparison and to aid policy makers in deciding the future of the energy generating mix in Canada.