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American Nuclear Society Education & Training Division. Presentation to the ANS Board of Directors Pierre Tremblay, Vice Chair ETD June 8, 2005 San Diego, California. Education & Training Division Mission.
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American Nuclear SocietyEducation & Training Division Presentation to the ANS Board of Directors Pierre Tremblay, Vice Chair ETD June 8, 2005 San Diego, California
Education & Training Division Mission • Encourages an exchange of views and information on matters related to education and training • Links the academic, industrial, and governmental communities • Involves educators, trainers, and students working together • Enriches their professional development • Educates the general public • Advances nuclear science and engineering • Provides a venue for nuclear training • Promotes workforce development initiatives
Education & Training Division Executive Committee Structure/Planning • Chair, First Vice Chair, Second Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer • Annually elect Second Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer • Dr. Audeen W. Fentiman, BOD Liaison • 5-Year Strategic and 1-Year Tactical Plan in place
Education & Training Division Communications • Two 4-page Newsletters per year • Maintain updated ETD web site • Supported special Nuclear News Training Issue for Jan/Feb 2004
Education & Training DivisionContributions to ANS • ETD Work Force Committee • Knowledge retention and generational issues • Nuclear science and technology outreach • Realism of High School textbooks with respect to Nuclear Science/Technology Instruction • Alpha Nu Sigma Honor Society Chapter started at the US Military Academy
Education & Training DivisionServices to Membership • Scholarships • Sponsor Lamarsh Scholarship • Peer Recognition/Awards • Training Excellence and Training Pioneer Awards • Compton Award in Education • Student Support • Provided resources to Student Sections for travel • Glasstone Award • Mark Mills Award • Student Design Contest for undergraduate/graduate • Sponsor Student Sessions with Best Paper financial Awards
Education & Training DivisionMeetings • National Meeting Participation • Nine sessions in 2004 Winter Meeting • Five sessions in 2005 Summer Meeting
Summary • Succession planning and details of officer responsibilities in place • Increase in membership due to more rigorous encouragement and solicitation for members • Strategic and tactical plans updated • Awards and Scholarship chairs identified and in place • Committee on Workforce Development in place • Completion of ETD portion of Realism project • Working on a Class I meeting (CONTE)