A new era in nuclear science and technology
Two ANS topical meetings, DOE Spent Nuclear Fuel and Fissile Material Management and Advanced Nuclear Installations Safety, are being held concurrently with the Annual Meeting.
Opening the meeting on Monday, June 5, is a plenary session on the theme, "Nuclear Science and Technology: Beginning a New Era". During this session, lead by National Meeting Chair, Loyd Wright (Southern California Edison, San Onofre), panelists will discuss the future of nuclear technology.
- Rep. Ron Packard (R., California)
- Richard Meserve (Chairman, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission)
- Abel Gonzales (Director, Div. Of Radiation & Waste Safety, International Atomic Energy Agency)
- David Baldwin (General Atomics, San Diego, California)
A special session is scheduled for Tuesday, June 6, describing the effects of the Cerro Grande Fire in New Mexico. The topic will focus on Los Alamos National Laboratory emergency responses and protection of the facilities.
Members of the media should sign in for free press badges and meeting materials at the ANS registration area in the Atlas Foyer of the Town & Country Hotel and Convention Center. Media registration times are Sunday, June 4th, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Monday, June 5th through Wednesday, June 7th, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Thursday, June 8, 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
The Official Program can be found on the ANS web site, www.ans.org. For additional information contact Sharon Kerrick or Chuck Vincent at 708-352-6611 prior to June 2. Or, contact the ANS meeting registration desk beginning Sunday, June 4th, at 619-908-5068, x3939, during the hours listed.
