In its fiftieth year, nuclear society forecasts golden opportunities
"ANS Members have met and exceeded the vision of the early pioneers who organized our Society," stated ANS President Larry Foulke. "With their foresight and commitment, the field will continue to demonstrate how nuclear science and technology improves the general welfare of our society and increases our standard of living."
The conference theme, "A Golden Anniversary, A Golden Opportunity," marks the fiftieth year of efforts by ANS members to develop and safely apply nuclear science and technology through knowledge exchange, professional development, and enhanced public understanding. More than 1,000 people from around the world will attend the meeting, which features an embedded topical meeting, the 2004 International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP 2004). Participants will address the competing demands and growing needs for power, medical, space, and food technologies that utilize nuclear science to benefit society. Nearly 500 presentations will take place over four days.
Sunday, June 13th, an Anniversary Banquet commemorates the contributions made by ANS members. Susan Eisenhower, Chairman of the Eisenhower Institute, will share contemporary perspectives on the Atoms for Peace program initiated by her grandfather. John W. Simpson, former President of Westinghouse Power Systems, will offer his vision for the future of the industry.
The following morning, technical programs commence with an opening plenary session featuring:
- Larry E. Craig (United States Senate, R-Idaho)
- Nils J. Diaz (Chairman, United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission)
- Admiral Frank L. Bowman (Director, Navel Nuclear Propulsion Program, United States Navy)
- Oliver D. Kingsley, Jr. (Chief Operating Officer, Exelon)
- Luis E. Echavarri (Director-General, OECD Nuclear Energy Agency)
The Honorary Meeting Chair is the former President of Westinghouse Power Systems and Past ANS President, John W. Simpson. Steve Tritch, CEO and President of Westinghouse Electric Company, and Gary Leidich, Chief Nuclear Officer and President of First Energy Nuclear Operating Company, serve as the meeting's General Co-Chairs. The Technical Program Chair is Stephen H. Shepherd of Edison International. The complete program of the ANS Meeting is available on the ANS website at http://www.ans.org/meetings/annual/.
Note: ANS welcomes the media to sign in for complimentary conference badges. Registration forms are available at www.ans.org or on site in the 17th Floor Foyer of the Omni William Penn Hotel between 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 13 and 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 14-16. The Media Center is located in Carnegie II Room.
