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Reactor Physics
The division's objectives are to promote the advancement of knowledge and understanding of the fundamental physical phenomena characterizing nuclear reactors and other nuclear systems. The division encourages research and disseminates information through meetings and publications. Areas of technical interest include nuclear data, particle interactions and transport, reactor and nuclear systems analysis, methods, design, validation and operating experience and standards. The Wigner Award heads the awards program.
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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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Securing the advanced reactor fleet
Physical protection accounts for a significant portion of a nuclear power plant’s operational costs. As the U.S. moves toward smaller and safer advanced reactors, similar protection strategies could prove cost prohibitive. For tomorrow’s small modular reactors and microreactors, security costs must remain appropriate to the size of the reactor for economical operation.
The Michael J. Lineberry Memorial Scholarship was established by the Board of Directors in 2014 for full-time graduate students pursuing a degree in Nuclear, Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
Dr. Michael J. Lineberry (1946-2013) was born in Pomona, California, in 1946, and earned a Bachelor’s degree in engineering from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1967, a Master’s degree in mechanical engineering and a doctorate in engineering science and physics from the California Institute of Technology in 1968 and 1972, respectively, and a Master’s degree in business administration from the University of Chicago in 1999.
Lineberry worked at Argonne National Laboratory – West in Idaho Falls, Idaho, for over 30 years. After retiring from the lab in 2005, he became a research professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Health Physics at Idaho State University, with a joint appointment at Idaho National Laboratory, and director of the university’s Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering.
Over the years, Lineberry’s many contributions to ANS included chairing the Planning Committee and the Scholarship Policy and Coordination Committee, the Fuel Cycle and Waste Management Division and the Reactor Physics Division, and ANS national and topical meetings.
Dr. Lineberry was an ANS Fellow and member since 1974, and at the time of his death was serving as ANS Treasurer. Michael J. Lineberry died on March 6, 2013, following a sudden illness. He was 67.
Jointly sponsored by FCWMD, RPD, ETWDD, Idaho Local Section, the ANS Executive Committee, and the Lineberry Family (Gregory, Bonnie, Doug, and Laura Lineberry).
A selection committee will consist of the current chairs and vice-chairs of FCWMD, RPD, and ETWDD.
Graduate (Masters or Ph.D.)
1 awarded even years only @ $3,000/each
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