Nuclear Criticality Safety Division
Remembering Tom McLaughlin
2004 - Tom holding one of his grandchildren with his wife, Karen, hosting a supper with the LANL NCS team.
Tom McLaughlin passed away on November 13th, 2024. He was a valued mentor and friend to many in the NCS community. He was very knowledgeable in the field and contributed significantly to shaping the NCS community into what it is today. If you are attending the NCS Honors & Awards dinner, please feel free to share stories and memories of Tom while we celebrate another year of NCS growth.
On behalf of the NCS community, thank you, Tom. You will be missed.
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Nuclear Criticality Safety Division 2025 Conference
September 14 - 18, 2025
Many Missions, One Goal: Collaborating for a Safer Tomorrow
Austin, TX, AT&T Hotel & Conference Center
Get ready for the next edition of the NCSD Topical Meeting. At this Topical, the top minds from the broad NCS community meet to collaborate on new developments in the field and discuss ideas on how to improve the industry for the next generation. From dedicated Session tracks like STACY Refurbishment and Restart to exciting workshops on Plutonium Chemistry, the NCSD Topical Meeting has opportunities for any and every member of our community.
The 2025 NCS Topical Meeting will be held in the vibrant and electrifying city of Austin, Texas. Austin is known as the "Live Music Capital of the World" where many well-known country music icons have their roots. Every night, local performers from all genres of music fill the air. Austin is also home to world-class barbeque, but its eclectic food palate has something for everyone to enjoy. Enjoy a long walk or bike ride along the river featuring a beautiful mix of urban and natural sights. Make sure to stop by the famous "Bat Bridge" at dusk for a truly unique experience. We look forward to seeing and collaborating with you in Austin!
Further information can be found at https://www.ans.org/meetings/view-ncsd2025/
NCSD Newsletter
Check out the latest edition of the NCSD Newsletter for the Fall of 2024!
2025 NCSD Pioneer Scholarship Applications are Open - Due February 1st
Are you a graduate or upper-level (junior or senior) undergraduate student? Are you involved in NCS work through your research, classes, or NCSD? If so, then the NCSD Pioneer Scholarship is for you! Applications are now open for this scholarship opportunity. Go here for more information and to access the application portal. Spread the word to your student friends about this opportunity to learn more about the NCSD and the NCS industry!
NCSD Young Members Committee
Are you an ANS young member? Are you early in your NCS-related career? If either of these traits applies to you, then you may be interested in the NCSD's newest subcommittee: the Young Members Committee! We are currently seeking members and participants to join us in activities specific to early-career needs, including professional development and networking opportunities. If you are interested and/or have ideas for kick-starting this new committee, feel free to reach out to the chair, James Cole (jrcole@sandia.gov), or the vice chair, Ashley Raster (arraste@sandia.gov), for more information!
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