1. American Nuclear Society Materials Science & Technology
Presentation to the ANS Board of Directors
Heather J. MacLean Chichester, Ph.D.
3 November 2011
Washington, DC

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

3. MSTD Governance Chair: Heather J. MacLean Chichester
Vice-Chair: Kenneth J. Geelhood
Secretary/Treasurer: Bryan A. Chin
Officers:
Todd Allen Cynthia Papesch Jack Henderson
Rita Baranwal Lance Snead Arthur Motta
Bryan Chin Dion Sunderland Maria Okuniewski
Kenneth Geelhood Heng Ban Vincenzo Rondinella
Robert Hanrahan Heather Chichester James Stubbins
Djamel Kaoumi Jacob Eapen Totju Totev
Randy Nanstad Micah Hackett
Past President: Jeremy T. Busby
BOD Liaison: TBD

4. MSTD Governance Bylaws & Rules Status Succession Planning Status
Bylaws and rules submitted 2010
Succession Planning Status
Secretary/Treasurer  Vice Chair  Chair
Communication
Newsletters and updates posted to website

5. MSTD Membership Trend

6. MSTD Membership

7. MSTD Budget Income from topical meetings
Expenses for student support at:
national meetings
student conferences
topical meetings
Schumar Scholarship
fully endowed
awarded annually
2010
2011*
Income
Carry Forward
19,086
51,171
Member Allocation
2,032
2,238
Meetings
35,009
Total Income
56,127
53,409
Expenses
National Meetings
1,456
Student Support
3,500
Other
2,000
Total Expenses
4,956
5,500
Net Budget
47,909
* Actual budget as of 31 August 2011

8. MSTD Meetings Class I Class II Class III 2007, 2013 Global
2009 International Conference on Environmental Degradation in Nuclear Power Systems
2010 International LWR Fuel Performance / TopFuel
2010 Plutonium Futures
Class II
2007, th International Conference on Environmental Degradation in Nuclear Power Systems
Class III
2008, 2010, 2012 Nuclear Fuels & Structural Materials
2008, 2010, 2012 ICAPP Track 8 Materials & Structural Issues

9. MSTD Contributions to Society
Standards – none
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

10. Summary Areas of Success Focus for Future Action
Engaging young professionals on the Executive Committee
Increased technical programming at National Meetings
Topical meetings sponsorship
Focus for Future Action
Increase student engagement at national and topical meetings