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American Nuclear Society Mathematics and Computations

This presentation outlines the American Nuclear Society's mission to promote the advancement of mathematical and computational methods for solving problems across disciplines. It covers governance, committees, financials, membership trends, strategic planning, and contributions to the society. It also mentions services to members, scholarships, peer recognition, and student support initiatives. The presentation highlights successful meetings, topicals, and future focus areas for the society.

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American Nuclear Society Mathematics and Computations

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  1. American Nuclear SocietyMathematics and Computations Presentation to the ANS Board of Directors Bernadette L. Kirk November 17, 2004, Washington, DC

  2. M&C Mission • Promote the advancement of mathematical and computational methods for solving problems arising in all disciplines encompassed by the Society. • Particular emphasis on numerical techniques for efficient computer applications to aid in the dissemination, integration, and proper use of computer codes, including preparation of computational benchmarks and development of standards for computing practices • Encourage the development of new computer codes and broaden their use.

  3. M&C Governance Chair:Bernadette Kirk Vice Chair/Chair Elect:Alireza Haghighat Secretary:Ronald Pevey Treasurer:Abderrafi Ougouag COMMITTEES • BENCHMARK Barry Ganapol, U. Arizona • FINANCE Bill Martin • HONORS AND AWARDS Paul Turinsky • MEMBERSHIP Madeline Feltus • NOMINATING Roger Blomquist • PROGRAM Todd Palmer (Chair) Anil Prinja (Asst. Chair) • PUBLICITY Avneet Sood • STANDARDS Andy Smetana MCD Liasons • ANS STAFF Sharon Kerrick • ANS BOARD Larry Foulke

  4. M&C Governance Board Members • 2005 Cassiano R. de Oliveira • 2006 Jeffrey A. Favorite • 2005 Madeline A. Feltus • 2007 Horia N Gheorghiu • 2006 Alireza Haghighat • 2005 Bernadette L. Kirk • 2005 Abderrafi Ougouag • 2006 Scott P. Palmtag • 2005 Ronald E. Pevey • 2006 Farzad Rahnema • 2007 Robert C. Singleterry, Jr. • 2007 Avneet Sood • 2005 Thomas M. Sutton Ex Officio • Roger NBlomquist • Donald R. Hoffman

  5. M&C Governance Membership Trends Last 5 Years/Composition

  6. M&C Governance Membership Trends Last 5 Years/Composition

  7. M&C Governance Membership Trends Last 5 Years/Composition

  8. M&C Governance Operating Budget Information September 2002 $18,956 September 2003 $29,653 (topical) September 2004 $28,987

  9. M&C Governance • Strategic Plan revised October 2004 • Succession Planning Efforts to recruit younger members

  10. M&C Governance Website http://www.mcd.ans.org/ Newsletter http://www.mcd.ans.org/newsletters.html

  11. M&C Contributions to ANS • No ANS Position Statements • Participation with Other Professional Societies Supercomputing in Nuclear Applications 2003 Supercomputing in Nuclear Applications 2007 American Chemical Society • Society Leadership ANS Standards 10 Benchmarks • Non-Meeting Publications NS&E special issue of M&C 2003 selected papers

  12. M&C Services to Membership Professional Development • Workshops at topical M&C 2003 MCNP Monte Carlo Neutral Particle

  13. M&C Services to Membership Scholarships Dannels Scholarship $3000/year Thomas Joseph Quirk, IV University of New Mexico

  14. M&C Services to Membership Peer Recognition/Awards • Fellows 2003 Farzad Rahnema Ken Shultis • Pomraning Award • Distinguished Service Award • Young Researchers Award

  15. M&C Services to Membership Student Support • Attendance at national meetings and topicals • Reception tickets to M&C student presenters • Support for student conferences

  16. M&C Meetings • National Meeting Participation (average of 2 or more) Sessions at November 2003 Sessions at June 2004 Sessions at November 2004 • Topicals (Class I) M&C 2003, 225 attendees Monte Carlo 2005 (joint with RPSD) M&C 2005

  17. Summary Metrics and Measures Excelled (green) in most areas except for position statement (white) scholarship (white) Class III topicals (yellow)

  18. Summary List Areas of Success Topicals M&C 2003 with 225 attendees Technical sessions at national meetings

  19. Summary Focus for Future Action endowment of Dannels scholarship involve more of the younger members

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