OSU to Host National Nuclear Society Conference

Story Posted: Tue, Mar 20, 2007

By Gregg Kleiner, 541-737-9684
Source: Jose Reyes, 541-737-7065

CORVALLIS, Ore. – The College of Engineering at Oregon State University is preparing to host this year’s American Nuclear Society (ANS) national student conference, a gathering that will bring together more than 250 top students in the field of nuclear engineering from across the country.

“Having the opportunity to host a conference of this magnitude at Oregon State is an honor for our program,” said José Reyes, head of the OSU Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Health Physics. “Our highly ranked nuclear engineering and radiation health physics programs, our unique nuclear plant certification laboratories, and the renewed interest in nuclear power have helped our program gain an international reputation.”

The conference, which runs March 29 – 31, will feature presentations by many top professionals in the nuclear engineering industry, including:

• Peter Lyons, commissioner of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
• Harold McFarlane, president of the ANS
• Tom Christopher, president and CEO of AREVA, a world leader in the design and construction of nuclear power plants
• Dan Keuter, vice president of planning and innovation at Entergy, the second-largest nuclear energy generator in the U.S.

During the conference students will present technical papers in the field of nuclear science, ranging from space power to thermal hydraulics.

“These technical papers reflect the tremendous creativity and engineering innovation of nuclear engineering students nationwide,” Reyes said. “This innovative spirit will help shape the energy future of our nation.”

Students also are able to meet with industry representatives and students from other universities to help establish a network of contacts in the field.

OSU College of Engineering on the web: http://engr.oregonstate.edu

About the OSU College of Engineering: The OSU College of Engineering is among the nation’s largest and most productive engineering programs. In the past six years, the College has more than doubled its research expenditures to $27.5 million by emphasizing highly collaborative research that solves global problems, spins out new companies, and produces opportunity for students through hands-on learning.