San Diego Section of the American Nuclear Society

05/04/2025

DIII-D will host two virtual tours next week: one on Wednesday, May 7 at 10 AM PDT, and one on Thursday, May 8 at 4 PM PDT.

Link to sign-up for the virtual tours: DIII-D Virtual Tour Registration https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=OwLNZTqYeUSyhfeYLWONZJL6bqeT0JVAn35igagiLM1UNUNSTVVQQ0dHVElYN0dWTkhUVU0xWkRYSS4u&route=shorturl

All the details about DIII-D tours during Fusion Energy Week,
https://usfusionenergy.org/event/diii-d-national-fusion-facility-tours

Image Credit: General Atomics Register Here! Host General Atomics (GA) Location General Atomics (GA) San Diego, CA United States Step inside the forefront of fusion research! The DIII-D National Fusion Facility, a mid-sized tokamak operated as an Office of Science user facility by General Atomics fo...

02/28/2025

https://usfusionenergy.org/fusion-energy-week is coming to San Diego this May! Register here for tours to visit the DIII-D tokamak at General Atomics: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=OwLNZTqYeUSyhfeYLWONZJL6bqeT0JVAn35igagiLM1UNUNSTVVQQ0dHVElYN0dWTkhUVU0xWkRYSS4u&route=shorturl

08/03/2024

Mark your calendars for the next ANS San Diego event: September 26, 2024

Speaker: David Victor, from the World Affairs Council, at UCSD

06/30/2024

The American Nuclear Society San Diego Section held its Annual Meeting on June 19, 2024, featuring significant updates and discussions. The election results for FY 2025 are as follows:

- Chair: Katherine Partain
- Vice Chair: Florian Effenberg
- Secretary/Treasurer: Ron Petzoldt
- Executive Committee: Ted Quinn, Mehdi Sarram, Julia Taylor

Ron Petzoldt provided a detailed presentation on the section's revenue and expenses over the past year. Katherine Partain reviewed the section's activities, which included seven section meetings and events, three involving National Nuclear Science Week, and several other events such as tours and dinner meetings. Full details of the activities can be accessed in her presentation.

A key highlight of the meeting was Mehdi Sarram's comprehensive presentation on climate change. He emphasized the critical role of nuclear power and renewable energy in combating global warming. His presentation included data on recent wildfires, global energy needs, and the benefits of nuclear energy in reducing carbon footprints:https://local.ans.org/sandiego/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/June-19-24-SD-ANS-Climate-Change.pdf

06/07/2024

Should the new DIII-D wall be tungsten or liquid metal? Or gold? Your input is needed!

DIII-D is embarking on a program to change out all the plasma-facing surfaces of the device. We are soliciting community input on the highest priority goals for this program, and what these goals imply for material selection. This open forum provides a forum for all members of the fusion community t...

06/07/2024

Announcing the new ANS Fellows, who are among the 2024 Annual Conference award honorees! The Fellows will be honored at the Opening Plenary at on June 16 in Las Vegas, NV.

Register now and join us for '24! https://zurl.co/JY1P

03/16/2024

Join us for a comprehensive session with Al Bates, Director of Nuclear Fuel and Decommissioning at Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant, as he outlines the future strategy for the facility's post-2024 operations. Supported by Governor Newsom and the state legislature, Diablo Canyon is set to continue delivering clean, non-CO2 emitting energy to California. The discussion will encompass the multifaceted approach to sustained operations, including regulatory engagements, partnerships with Pacific Gas and Electric, ensuring plant reliability, addressing workforce needs, and transitioning from decommissioning plans to prolonged service. Don't miss this insightful presentation on Diablo Canyon's significant pivot from near closure to extended operational life.

When/where: March 20, 2024, IHOP in Rancho Bernardo. 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.

Kindly confirm your attendance by March 17th by reaching out to Ron Petzoldt: https://www.ans.org/contact/form/?r=sandiego

ANS is committed to advancing, fostering, and promoting the development and application of nuclear sciences and technologies to benefit society.

03/03/2024

Interest in acquiring this nuclear ship for San Diego? - Imagine transforming the N.S. Savannah, the pioneering nuclear-powered merchant ship, into a museum in your local port! MARAD invites proposals to give this historical vessel a new life as an educational exhibit. Submit your vision by April 1, 2024.

Meet the SMR leaders shaping nuclear's future at ASME’s Conference for Advanced Reactor Deployment, March 26–28 in Charlotte, NC.

02/22/2024

The American Nuclear Society San Diego Section will also have a booth and an exciting opportunity for children to learn more about radioactivity at the Engineering Day at the Mall on Saturday, 2/24, from 10 am – 4 pm, Chula Vista Mall at 5th & Broadway in Chula Vista.

Engineering Day at the Mall is a fun and interactive way to learn about engineering! Families of all ages are invited to attend.