1. Aerospace Nuclear Science & Technology Divsion
Agenda Item #4.a
Aerospace Nuclear Science & Technology Divsion
Presentation to the
ANS Board of Directors
Prepared by: Jeffrey King, ANSTD Treasurer
Presented by: Andrew Klein,
Executive Committee Member
San Francisco, CA June 14, 2017

2. ANSTD Mission
The Aerospace Nuclear Science & Technology professional division was established to promote the advancement of knowledge in the use of nuclear science and technologies in the aerospace application.
Specialized nuclear-based technologies and applications are needed to advance the state-of-the-art in aerospace design, engineering and operations to explore planetary bodies in our solar system and beyond, plus enhance the safety of air travel, especially high speed air travel.
Areas of interest will include but are not limited to the creation of nuclear-based power and propulsion systems, multifunctional materials to protect humans and electronic components from atmospheric, space, and nuclear power system radiation, human factor strategies for the safety and reliable operation of nuclear power and propulsion plants by non-specialized personnel and more.

3. Aerospace Nuclear Science & Technology Division
ANST Executive Committee officers ( )
Chair:
William W. Saylor
Treasurer:
Michael Eades
Vice-Chair:
Jeffrey King
Past-Chair:
John Bess
Secretary:
Laura Sudderth
2-year officer terms
Executive Committee has a total of 17 members, including the four officers
BOD Liaison: Gale Hauck

4. ANSTD Governance: Planning
5-Year Strategic Plan / 1-year Tactical Plan
Last updated in 2011
Main long-term goals include:
Technical: Establishing Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space as the premier aerospace nuclear science and technology conference
Communications: website & newsletter (1-2 per year)
Establish peer recognition awards
Engage ANST membership and expand membership to more aerospace-based individuals
Foster student development – student liaison and membership, student conferences, travel support
Improve ANST governance – expansion of EC participants
Succession Planning
Last updated in 2008/2009
Officers: two year terms, staggered
Treasurer – odd years
Secretary – even years
Non officers: identified in the succession plan; committee Chair appointments are made by the Chair and are approved by majority
Document operations to assist in officer transitions (officers perform pre-job and post-job briefs)

5. ANSTD Governance: Communications
Newsletter:
Has fallen out of print
Most recent issue: circa 2010
Continuing to discuss a more modern replacement
Blog, wiki, other?
Should include: Chair message, Coming events, Feature Article, Committee reports and News
Website:
Regularly updated with a dedicated webmaster
Provide information on ANST officers and committees, conferences, minutes, and governance
Revamped in early 2014 to be more current and dynamic

6. ANSTD Governance: Membership
ANST represents 6.6% of ANS membership (up from 5.0% in 2013)
About ~34% of members are students (down from 42% in 2014)

7. ANSTD Governance: Membership
ANST represents 6.6% of ANS membership (up from 5.0% in 2013)
About ~34% of members are students (down from 42% in 2014)

8. ANSTD Governance: Budget
Division Finances
Actual
2016
Budget
2017
March 2017
BUDGET FUNDS
Carry Forward, Previous Year
26,651
25,833
Member Allocation
1,182
1,056
353
Other Division Income
Total Budget Funds
$ 27,833
$ 27,015
$ 26,186
BUDGET EXPENSES
Newsletter
Award and Plaques
National Meeting Costs
Division Officer Expense
Student Support
2,000
3,500
2,281
Scholarship/NEED Funding
Other Expenses
Total Expenses
$ 2,000
$ 10,725
$ 2,281
EXCESS OF BUDGET OVER EXPENSES
$ 25,833
$ 21,699
$ 23,905

9. ANSTD Contributions to ANS
ANS Position Statements: # 40 Space Nuclear Technology: revised Feb. 2009
Participation with Other Professional Entitities and Societies:
In various years the Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS) conference has been co-sponsored with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the Universities Space Research Association, the Lunar and Planetary Institute, ANS Trinity, and Aerojet
Society Leadership:
EC members participate and serve on various committees and in the EC for several divisions: NPC, PDC, YMG, Student Sections, etc.
EC members have historically served on the Board of Directors (Shannon Bragg-Sitton and Kathy McCarthy)
Non-Meeting Publications:
Contributions to ANS Nuclear Café Blog
Strong Student Componenet
34% student membership
Student EC Members and Officers
On-the ground support of the student conference
Judging, travel support, prizes, speakers

10. ANSTD Services to Membership
Professional Development
Regular participation in ANS National Teacher Workshops
Outreach to Jr High and HS students on space nuclear topics
Scholarships
ANST has developed a strategy for developing an ANST Scholarship
Income from NETS topical meetings may allow non-endowed scholarship to be awarded
Peer Recognition/Awards:
ANSTD Membership, Honors & Awards Committee working to establish a peer recognition award
Planning to establish best paper awards at ANST sponsored topical meetings
Currently sponsor awards for best undergraduate and graduate papers at the annual student conferences, with travel grants to NETS for the top papers
Student Support
Travel support to the student conference and the ANS annual meetings
Best paper awards at ANST sponsored topicals and student conferences
Paper reviewers and judges provided for space related papers submitted to ANS student conferences
Speakers provided to ANS student conferences

11. ANSTD Topical Meetings
First ANSTD-sponsored Class I topical held in February, 2011 – Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space 2011 (NETS-2011)
NETS-2012 held in March, 2012 in conjunction with the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference
Sponsored by ANS-ANSTD, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the Universities Space Research Association, and the Lunar and Planetary Institute
NETS-2013 held in February, 2013 as a stand-alone meeting in Albuquerque
Sponsored by ANS-ANSTD, ANS-Trinity, and Aerojet
NETS-2014 held in February, 2014 at the Stennis Space Flight Center
Sponsored by ANS-ANSTD and the Universities Space Research Association
NETS-2015 held in February, 2015 as a stand-alone meeting in Albuquerque
Sponsored by ANS-ANSTD, Aerojet-Rocketdyne and the National Nuclear Laboratory
NETS-2016 held in February, 2016 at the Marshall Space Flight Center
Sponsored by ANS-ANSTD, Aerojet-Rocketdyne
NETS-2017 held in February, 2017 at the Kennedy Space Flight Center
Planning for NETS-2018 is underway
ANSTD works to develop aerospace sessions during the ANS meetings, often as co-sponsored sessions

12. Summary Areas of Success Focus for Future Action
Became a full professional division in 2009
Organized several successful topical meetings (NETS 2011-NETS-2017)
Established strong relationships with outside organizations: AIAA, LPI
Focus for Future Action
Refine framework for yearly NETS meetings
Enhance participation with outside professional organizations
Update our communications to reflect 21st century expectations
Establish a Peer Recognition Award
Establish a Student Scholarship Award
Increase Division membership
Update Division strategic plan and succession plan