1. Materials Science and Technology Division
Agenda Item #3c
Materials Science and Technology Division
Presentation to the ANS Board of Directors
Yong Yang, PhD.
MSTD Executive Committee Chair
11/01/2017
Washington, DC

2. MSTD Mission
Promote the advancement of materials science in Nuclear Science Technology; Support the multi-disciplines which constitute it; Encourage research by providing a forum for the presentation, exchange, and documentation of relevant information; Promote the interaction and communication among its members; and Recognize and reward its members for significant contributions to the field of materials science in nuclear technology.

3. MSTD Leadership Chair: Yong Yang Vice-Chair: Rita Baranwal
Secretary/Treasurer: Kallie E. Metzger
Executive Committee Members:
Todd Allen, Rita Baranwal, Travis W. Knight, Kallie E. Metzger, Arthur Motta, Cynthina A. Papesch, Julie D. Tucker, Anne Campbell, Kenneth. J. Geelhood, Colby, B. Jensen, Vincenzo V. Rondinella, Kurt A. Terrani, Jacob Eapen, Laura M. Jamison, Maria A Okuniewski, Michael P. Short
Immediate Past President: Janelle P. Wharry
International Liaison: Vincenzo V. Rondinella (ITU)
BOD Liaison: Sue Aggarwal

4. Division Membership Trend

5. Demographics

6. Budget Income from topical meetings: Plutonium future, NFSM, ICAPP.
2017*
2018**
Income
Carry Forward
99,755
95,433
Member Allocation
1832
2400
Division Income
22,624
Total Income
25,024
Expenses
National Meetings
2,379
Student Support
7,500
Awards & Plaques
1,110
Scholarship/NEED funding
60,000***
Total Expenses
70,989
Net Budget
94,087
45,965
* Actual balance as of 9/30/2017
**Proposed budget, June 2017
Income from topical meetings: Plutonium future, NFSM, ICAPP.
Expenses for student support at:
national meetings
student conferences
topical meetings
Schumar Scholarship
fully endowed, awarded annually
Additional $10K to make it self sustainable.
Initiate a new scholarship with $50K.

7. MSTD Meetings Class I Topical Class II Topical Class III Topical
th International Conference on Environmental Degradation in Nuclear Power Systems
Class II Topical
2016 Top Fuel
th International Conference on Environmental Degradation in Nuclear Power Systems
2018 Plutonium Futures-The Science
Class III Topical
2016, 2018 Nuclear Fuels & Structural Materials
2016, 2018 ICAPP Track of Materials & Structural Issues

8. Contributions to Society
Standards – none
Policy and Position Statements – none
Student Support
Best paper awards at student conferences
Travel support for students at national and MSTD-relevant meetings
Affiliations with other technical organizations
shared/rotating meeting sponsorship with other divisions and societies

9. Division/TG Governance
Planning
Strategic Plan (updated on 2004 and discussed on Oct 30, 2017)
Support the ongoing education and development of the nuclear science and technology workforce
Encourage ANS member professional achievement through recognition of outstanding contributions to the profession of nuclear science and technology
Be a leading source of nuclear science and technology information
Attract individuals into nuclear science and technology careers
Annual Goals (updated on Oct 30, 2017)
Succession Plan –. Secretary/Treasurer  Vice Chair  Chair
Communication
(Updated on July 2017)
EC minutes, newsletters, and updates posted to website
ANS Collaborate

10. Performance against Goals
Status
Membership development
Met
Provide access to information for improving their knowledge in nuclear engineering related materials science and engineering issues
Recognize members for contributions
Provide financial support and sponsor scholarships to students
Identify candidates for governance and EC

11. Summary Areas of Success Focus for Future Action
Engaging young professionals on the Executive Committee
Technical programs at National Meetings
Topical meetings sponsorship
Financial support to students
Focus for Future Action
Improve student engagement at national and topical meetings
Facilitate the development of MINES conference