The Executive Board meets monthly to plan meetings and events. If you have ideas for topics and speakers, contact the Chair (see contact info in “Officers” tab). Our meetings are typically rotate between the Newport News, Lynchburg, Richmond areas, with the Annual April Meem Lecture in Charlottesville.

2024 Meetings and Events

Upcoming 2024 Events

Thursday April 11, 2024 (Atomic Hope Film Screening)

We are excited to announce a special movie screening of Atomic Hope on Thursday, April 11th (check in at 6pm, movie at 6:30pm) in Lynchburg! This screening will be a unique opportunity to connect with fellow nuclear members and share insights and perspectives on the film. Please feel free to invite your friends and family to join, we welcome everyone from seasoned nuclear enthusiasts to ones who are just simply curious to learn more. 

Location:
Central Virginia Community College (in Lynchburg, VA)
3506 Wards Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502
Meeting Location: Merritt Hall, Auditorium (5145 & 5146)

Link to watch the trailer here: [Trailer Link] [youtu.be]. Movie run time is approx. 70 min. 

Please RSVP to help with our planning

Agenda:

Thursday, April 11, 2024
Check in starts at 6pm
Movie from 6:15pm to 7:45pm

Must RSVP to attend! RSVP HERE
Email Sandra Sloan (smsloan@bwxt.com) with questions, comments, or concerns.

Past Events

Tuesday February 27, 2024 (Joint with VCU )

This was a joint meeting with the Student Section of ANS at VCU. We heard multiple students present their research as they prepare to present at the National ANS Student Conference. 

January 18, 2024 (Brandon Caldwell)

Buried Pipe Rehabilitation System by Brandon Caldwell

Brandon Caldwell, Framatome Project Engineer, will explain the industry-first buried pipe spray-in-liner rehabilitation system. Prior to the presentation there will be a short update on the VA ANS Section.

October 18, 2023 (ANS President Ken Peterson)

National ANS Update by Ken Peterson

Ken Peterson will be giving an update on The National American Nuclear Society, it’s priorities and how it is impacting the future of Nuclear in American. Prior to the presentation there will be a short update on the VA ANS Section.

May 31, 2023 (Annual Meeting)

Small Modular Reactors by Todd Flowers
See meeting flyer here: VA-ANS May 31 2023 – Todd Flowers

Todd Flowers will be discussing the topic of “Small Modular Reactors, Delivering Reliable and Clean Energy through the Deployment of SMRs in the Commonwealth”. Along with our technical presentation, we will be announcing and welcoming our new 2023-2024 Executive Commitee.

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