American Nuclear Society Accelerator Applications Division Presentation to the ANS Board of Directors Anthony E. Hechanova June 27, 2007 Boston, MA

Accelerator Applications Division Mission The division was organized to promote the advancement of knowledge of the use of particle accelerator technologies for nuclear and other applications. It focuses on production of neutrons and other particles, utilization of these particles for scientific or industrial purposes, such as the production or destruction of radionuclides significant to energy, medicine, defense or other endeavors, as well as imaging and diagnostics.

Accelerator Applications Division Governance Executive Committee Structure: Executive Committee Structure: Chair – Anthony E. HechanovaChair – Anthony E. Hechanova Vice Chair – Eric J. PitcherVice Chair – Eric J. Pitcher Secretary – Thomas E. WardSecretary – Thomas E. Ward Treasurer – Phillip D. FergusonTreasurer – Phillip D. Ferguson Past Chair – Laurie WatersPast Chair – Laurie Waters BOD Liaison – Hisashi NinokataBOD Liaison – Hisashi Ninokata

Accelerator Applications Division Governance Membership Trends Last 5 Years Membership Trends Last 5 Years 2006 – 291 (3% decrease)2006 – 291 (3% decrease) 2005 – 301 (5% decrease)2005 – 301 (5% decrease) 2004 – 317 (6% decrease)2004 – 317 (6% decrease) 2003 – 336 (12% increase)2003 – 336 (12% increase) 2002 – – 300

Accelerator Applications Division Governance Budget Information/Previous Year/Current Budget Information/Previous Year/Current 2007$4,037$25,260 carry forward2007$4,037$25,260 carry forward $277 member allocation $277 member allocation ($500) student support ($500) student support ($21,000) scholarship ($21,000) scholarship 2006$25,820$25,519 carry forward2006$25,820$25,519 carry forward $301 member allocation $301 member allocation ($60) awards ($60) awards ($500) student support ($500) student support

Accelerator Applications Division Governance Division Planning/Strategic Plan, Succession Planning Division Planning/Strategic Plan, Succession Planning Chair – Eric J. PitcherChair – Eric J. Pitcher Vice Chair – Thomas E. WardVice Chair – Thomas E. Ward Secretary – Phillip D. FergusonSecretary – Phillip D. Ferguson Treasurer – Nolan E. HertelTreasurer – Nolan E. Hertel Past Chair – Anthony E. HechanovaPast Chair – Anthony E. Hechanova Executive Committee:Executive Committee: 2010: M. Ferenci, R. Howell, J. Jones 2009: D. Beller, Y. Danon, G. Muhrer 2008: K. Kelley, D. Rusthoi, G. Was

Accelerator Applications Division Governance Communications/Web, /Copy of Newsletter Communications/Web, /Copy of Newsletter Eighth International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Applications and Utilization of Accelerators (AccApp07)Eighth International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Applications and Utilization of Accelerators (AccApp07) AccApp07 July 30 – August 2, Pocatello, IdahoAccApp07 July 30 – August 2, Pocatello, Idaho Activities centered around AccApp07Activities centered around AccApp07 Website linked to AccApp07 site at ISUWebsite linked to AccApp07 site at ISU 271 abstracts submitted (considered excellent)271 abstracts submitted (considered excellent) Participants from 38 nations expectedParticipants from 38 nations expected

Accelerator Applications Division ANS Position Statements ANS Position Statements Naturally Occurring or Accelerator-produced Radioactive Materials – in discussion with HPSNaturally Occurring or Accelerator-produced Radioactive Materials – in discussion with HPS Transmutation of Nuclear Waste – in discussion with ANSTransmutation of Nuclear Waste – in discussion with ANS

Accelerator Applications Division Participation with Other Professional Societies Participation with Other Professional Societies IAEA co-sponsor of AccApp05 held in Venice, ItalyIAEA co-sponsor of AccApp05 held in Venice, Italy IAEA co-sponsor of AccApp07 to be held in Pocatello, IdahoIAEA co-sponsor of AccApp07 to be held in Pocatello, Idaho

Accelerator Applications Division Participation with Other Professional Societies Participation with Other Professional Societies IAEA co-sponsor of AccApp07IAEA co-sponsor of AccApp07 Society Leadership Society Leadership 3 of 4 Mtgs.: PDC & NPC3 of 4 Mtgs.: PDC & NPC 75% at June meeting75% at June meeting 50% at Nov meeting50% at Nov meeting Non-Meeting Publications Non-Meeting Publications NoneNone

Accelerator Applications Division Professional Development Professional Development NoneNone Scholarships Scholarships Undergraduate award of $1000 (renewable for one year if Junior) proposedUndergraduate award of $1000 (renewable for one year if Junior) proposed $21,000 towards endowment$21,000 towards endowment Peer Recognition/Awards Peer Recognition/Awards Best Paper AwardsBest Paper Awards Student Support Student Support ANS Student ConferenceANS Student Conference

Accelerator Applications Division National Meeting Participation National Meeting Participation 2006: 0 session 0 panel/1 session 1 panel2006: 0 session 0 panel/1 session 1 panel 2007: 1 session 0 panel2007: 1 session 0 panel Topicals/Prior Two Years, Current Year, Future Two Years Topicals/Prior Two Years, Current Year, Future Two Years -Class I: AccApp07 -Class I: AccApp09 (anticipated, not approved) - Class III: AccApp05

Summary Status of Accelerator Applications Division Metrics and Measures Status of Accelerator Applications Division Metrics and Measures

Summary List Areas of Success List Areas of Success AccApp07AccApp07 Focus for Future Action Focus for Future Action NewsletterNewsletter Position StatementsPosition Statements Succession PlanSuccession Plan ScholarshipScholarship