Hundreds of the World`s Foremost Nuclear Scientists and Engineers Gather for American Nuclear Society Annual Conference in Hollywood, Florida
First Gathering After Fukushima, Nuclear Community Shares Knowledge, Experience in All Disciplines
LA GRANGE PARK, Ill., June 27, 2011 /PR Newswire/ -- 'Seizing the Opportunity: Nuclear's Bright Future' will be the theme as prominent nuclear science and technology professionals gather for the American Nuclear Society's (ANS) 2011 Annual Meeting, June 26-30, 2011 in Hollywood, Florida, ANS Interim Executive Director Roger Tilbrook announced today. The conference is the premier event for the nuclear science and technology community and will focus on the latest NS&T developments.
When asked about the conference ANS President Joe Colvin said, 'We face a challenge in the immediate aftermath of the incident in Japan, but these dedicated men and women are gathering to share knowledge about the broadest possible range of nuclear science and technology in order to assure their fellow citizens that we continue to rely on and develop this energy source which is vital to the future here and around the world.' Colvin said, 'This meeting provides a time to present the most recent research and work being done to advance nuclear science and technology applications. This is an especially important meeting in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami at Fukushima Daiichi.'
He continued, 'This year's conference features the best and brightest minds in nuclear science and technology who will share information about new advances in the industry as they attend workshops, tour facilities and network with other professionals. We're excited to be together and sharing new ideas and insights that can help make our lives better.'
Also featured at the conference will be the ANS President's Special Session: Fukushima Updates and Lessons Learned. The session will focus on the latest updates and lessons learned in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan and the effect on nuclear facilities in Japan. The Special Session will also focus on the events sequence, major issues, and next steps.
Concluded Tilbrook, 'More and more people today are recognizing the promise nuclear science and technology holds for achieving American energy independence and addressing issues like food safety and medical research. During this meeting, colleagues from around the world will collectively discuss how our latest findings and developments can be applied to help make the lives of people throughout the world better.'
For more information about the conference visit www.ans.org.
Established in 1954, ANS is a professional organization of engineers and scientists devoted to the peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology. Its 11,500 members come from diverse technical backgrounds covering the full range of engineering disciplines as well as the physical and biological sciences.
SOURCE American Nuclear Society
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