Events

[2024/09/19] Networking event with UTK ANS, WINGS, ORK ANS

The OR/K local ANS chapter hosted a networking event/social at Hi Wire brewing on September 19th. We had over 36 attendees with more than half being UTK ANS students. Thanks to everyone for attending. We look forward to a successful year partnering with UTK ANS!

[2024/07/02] Dinner Meeting, Talk by Dr. Brandon Wilson

The OR/K local ANS chapter hosted Dr. Brandon Wilson from ORNL, on July 2nd, 2024 at the Carolina Ale House in Knoxville. He gave a talk on nuclear thermal propulsion!

[2024/02/21] AIChE and ANS Joint Talk

The OR/K local ANS chapter hosted the AIChE and Mr. John Gertsen from Y-12. As a Manager of Uranium Mission Transformation and UPF Operators' Representative, he gave a talk on the Y-12 Modernization Overview and Electro-Refining of Uranium.

[2024/02/01] Knoxville Central High School Career Fair

The OR/K local ANS chapter had a table at the Knoxville Central High school career fair to talk to high schoolers about nuclear energy and potential careers in nuclear energy.

[2023/11/30] OR/K Local, UTK student section, WINGS social

The OR/K local ANS chapter, ORNL Women in Nuclear and Global Security, and the UTK ANS student chapter met at Hi-Wire brewery in Knoxville for socializing and pizza.

[2023/11/28] Hailey Green - Member of CY 2023

Hailey Green has been awarded a small gift and a plastic gold medal for her significant contributions to the local section, serving as secretary. She restarted monthly talks that were halted during the COVID years, by arranging monthly talks using her expansive network. She has also been invaluable in arranging meetings and organizing the local section. Thanks Hailey!

[2023/11/28] Technical Dinner Meeting: Michael Loughlin

The local section hosted Dr. Michael Loughlin from ORNL, on November 28th, 2023, at the Famous Dave's. He gave a talk on the history of fusion, and his experience in ITER and JET.