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Realistic look at Small Modular Reactors in Idaho

November 5, 2013, 4:57PMANS Nuclear CafeRod Adams

From October 30 through November 1, 2013, a group of about 150 people with questioning attitudes about small, modular reactors (SMRs) met in Idaho Falls, Idaho.  They were treated to a number of presentations that described the technical progress that has been made so far and also provided a realistic, sobering look at the long, challenging development path that must be traversed to allow the technology to begin contributing to the world's energy security.

More Great Places to Dine at the ANS Winter Meeting

October 31, 2013, 4:57PMANS Nuclear CafeMimi Limbach

My husband and I have lived in Washington, D.C. for 18 years, and we've been amazed at how the city's dining options have evolved.  In a previous blog, I focused on the high-end and classic places where you'll find great food and sometimes see celebrities.  This blog focuses on the places where people who live here enjoy dining and where they often find bargains.  For attendees of the American Nuclear Society's annual Winter Meeting on November 10-14, Washington provides the perfect setting for great dining.

Dr. Piyush Sabharwall, Recipient of the 2013 ANS Young Member Excellence Award

October 30, 2013, 2:46PMANS Nuclear CafeKaty Huff

Young Member Group 200x52The Young Member Excellence Award recognizes "a young member who has demonstrated overall excellence in a variety of areas."  It is granted to an actively involved ANS YMG member who "advances the goals of the ANS Young Members Group, displays outstanding non-technical skills as well as technical or managerial ability, is recognized by others in their field, demonstrates high quality and safety standards, and positively represents nuclear science and technology to the general population."

Join us for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Technical Group’s inaugural topical meeting

October 22, 2013, 6:00AMANS Nuclear CafeLenka Kollar

800px-Uscapitolindaylight-210x210The American Nuclear Society's Nuclear Nonproliferation Technical Group (NNTG) will host its first embedded topical meeting during the ANS Winter Meeting on November 10-14, 2013, in Washington, DC. The theme is "Nuclear Nonproliferation - First Fission to the Future" and will kick off with the opening plenary on Tuesday, November 12, at 8:00 a.m. at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. The invited speakers for the opening plenary include Laura Holgate, Senior Director of the National Security Council, and Rose Gottemoeller, Undersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security.

ANS Annual / Winter Meetings: What goes in, and why YOU should attend

October 18, 2013, 8:57PMANS Nuclear CafeWill Davis

ANS Nuclear Cafe recently took the opportunity to ask a number of nuclear professionals and ANS staff members some questions about attending the organization's annual meetings - the ANS Annual Meeting held in the summer, and the ANS Winter Meeting held in late autumn.  The answers we received help us understand not only the benefits of attending these meetings, but also the work that goes into preparing large events with over a thousand attendees.

National Nuclear Science Week 2013 Is Next Week – Just Around the Corner

October 17, 2013, 6:00AMANS Nuclear CafeSuzy Hobbs Baker

NNSW13Poster 220x281In case you haven't already seen all of the tweets, facebook posts and posters, I am thrilled to let you know that next week is National Nuclear Science Week for 2013! For the past two years I've been very lucky to participate as a Steering Committee member for this educational and very fun event, which continues to grow exponentially each year thanks to our fantastic team of nuclear educators.

Washington offers great history and culture for ANS members at Winter Meeting

October 16, 2013, 2:57PMANS Nuclear CafeErik Rancatore

When it comes to taking in a city, I am the consummate planner. I need to make sure that every minute in a new city is taken advantage of with particular planning to the history of the city, as well as taking in the current culture. Washington, D.C., home to the American Nuclear Society's annual Winter Meeting on November 10-14, provides the perfect opportunity for ANS members to blend both of these together in planning out activities outside the conference.