1. Aerospace Nuclear Science & Technology Technical Group Presentation to the ANS Board of Directors Pablo R. Rubiolo Boston, MAJune 27, 2007

2. ANST 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. Division/TG Governance ANST Executive Committee officers ANST Executive Committee officers Chair: Pablo R. Rubiolo Treasurer: Robert Singleterry Vice-Chair: Jon Carmack Past-Chair: Shannon Bragg-Sitton Secretary: Leo Bobek Officers terms are for two years (with the exception of the current term) and staggered according to the succession plan Officers terms are for two years (with the exception of the current term) and staggered according to the succession plan Executive Committee has a total of 13 members, including the five officers, six members at large (three year terms), and the BOD and the student liaisons Executive Committee has a total of 13 members, including the five officers, six members at large (three year terms), and the BOD and the student liaisons 2008: W.J. Carmack (Chair 08), D.J. Sunderland (Treasurer 08), L.M. Bobek (Secretary 08), M.L. Zerkle 2009: T.K. Larson (Vice-Chair 08), H.J. MacLean, M. Van Dyke 2010: E.C. Alderson (Student Liaison), P.G. Edelmann, J.B. Pearson, M.B. Sattison BOD Liaison: Kathy McCarthy BOD Liaison: Kathy McCarthy

4. ANST Governance: Membership ANST Membership is stabilized at about 550 (arrivals and departures represent about 20% of the membership) ANST Membership is stabilized at about 550 (arrivals and departures represent about 20% of the membership) About ~40 % of members are students About ~40 % of members are students ANST represents 5% of ANS membership ANST represents 5% of ANS membership

5. ANST Governance: Budget Division Finances Actual2006Actual March 07 Budget2007 BUDGET FUNDS Carry Forward, Prior Year 3,2852,2662,546 Current Year Member Allocation 5864720 Other Division Income (SNC) 000 Total Budget Funds $ 3,871 $ 2,738 $ 2,536 BUDGET EXPENSES Newsletter000 Award and Plaques (Student Conference) 3750300 National Meeting Costs 53000 Division Officer Expense Student Travel Support 7000600 - Student Conference 200300200 - ANS National Meetings 5000400 Other Expenses Total Expenses $ 1,605 $ 300 $ 900 EXCESS OF BUDGET OVER EXPENSES $ 2,266 $ 2,438 $ 1,646

6. ANST Governance: Planning 5-Year Strategic Plan / 1-year Tactical Plan 5-Year Strategic Plan / 1-year Tactical Plan Submitted in June 2006 and updated annuallySubmitted in June 2006 and updated annually Main long-term goals include:Main long-term goals include: Technical: Space Nuclear Conference, ICAPP space track & ANS annual meetings Technical: Space Nuclear Conference, ICAPP space track & ANS annual meetings Communications: website & newsletter Communications: website & newsletter Establish peer recognition awards Establish peer recognition awards Engage ANST membership Engage ANST membership Foster student development Foster student development ANS position statements ANS position statements Improve ANST governance Improve ANST governance Succession Planning Succession Planning Submitted in June 2006 and updated annuallySubmitted in June 2006 and updated annually Officers: two year terms, staggeredOfficers: two year terms, staggered Treasurer – odd years Treasurer – odd years Secretary, Vice-Chair – even years (VC automatically proceeds to Chair) Secretary, Vice-Chair – even years (VC automatically proceeds to Chair) Non officers: identified in the succession plan; committee Chair appointments are made by the TG Chair and are approved by majorityNon officers: identified in the succession plan; committee Chair appointments are made by the TG Chair and are approved by majority Document TG operations to assist in officer transitions (officers perform pre-job and post-job briefs)Document TG operations to assist in officer transitions (officers perform pre-job and post-job briefs)

7. ANST Governance: Communications Newsletter: Newsletter: First ANST newsletter issued December 2006First ANST newsletter issued December 2006 Most recent issue: June 2007Most recent issue: June 2007 Target: four newsletters per year (after and before each national meeting)Target: four newsletters per year (after and before each national meeting) Typically includes: Chair message, Coming events, Feature Article from a key person, Committee reports and NewsTypically includes: Chair message, Coming events, Feature Article from a key person, Committee reports and News Website: Website: Regularly updated with a dedicated webmasterRegularly updated with a dedicated webmaster Provide information on ANST officers and committees, conferences, minutes, newsletters and TG governanceProvide information on ANST officers and committees, conferences, minutes, newsletters and TG governance

8. ANST Contributions to ANS ANS Position Statements: ANS Position Statements: # 40 Space Nuclear Technology: issued in 2000, currently is under revision# 40 Space Nuclear Technology: issued in 2000, currently is under revision Will create a dedicated committee to maintain and develop new position statementsWill create a dedicated committee to maintain and develop new position statements Participation with Other Professional Societies: Participation with Other Professional Societies: ANST is actively seeking developing collaborations with AIAA and STAIFANST is actively seeking developing collaborations with AIAA and STAIF Society Leadership: Society Leadership: ExCom members serve on various committees: National Program, Professional Divisions, Student Sections, etc.ExCom members serve on various committees: National Program, Professional Divisions, Student Sections, etc. ExCom member Shannon Bragg-Sitton and Kathy McCarthy serve on the Board of DirectorsExCom member Shannon Bragg-Sitton and Kathy McCarthy serve on the Board of Directors Non-Meeting Publications: Non-Meeting Publications: None to dateNone to date

9. ANST Services to Membership Professional Development Professional Development Sessions at current SNC’07 topical directed at student/young professional development (2)Sessions at current SNC’07 topical directed at student/young professional development (2) Scholarships Scholarships None currentlyNone currently Peer Recognition/Awards: Peer Recognition/Awards: ANST has a Membership, Honors & Awards Committee that is accumulating funds to establish a peer recognition award in the medium termANST has a Membership, Honors & Awards Committee that is accumulating funds to establish a peer recognition award in the medium term Currently considering establishing a non-monetary peer recognition award for "exceptional service to further developing aerospace aspects of nuclear science and technology”Currently considering establishing a non-monetary peer recognition award for "exceptional service to further developing aerospace aspects of nuclear science and technology” ANST sponsors awards for the best undergraduate and graduate papers at the annual student conference ($300 in 2007)ANST sponsors awards for the best undergraduate and graduate papers at the annual student conference ($300 in 2007) Student Support Student Support Provide travel support to the student conference and the ANS annual meetings ($600 in 2007)Provide travel support to the student conference and the ANS annual meetings ($600 in 2007) Provide paper reviewers for the space related papers submitted to the student conferences (if requested)Provide paper reviewers for the space related papers submitted to the student conferences (if requested)

10. ANST Meetings In odd numbered years, ANST organizes a separate embedded topical, the Space Nuclear Conference (SNC) at the ANS Annual Meeting In odd numbered years, ANST organizes a separate embedded topical, the Space Nuclear Conference (SNC) at the ANS Annual Meeting 2007 SNC: 19 sessions and 60 contributed papers + 4 plenaries2007 SNC: 19 sessions and 60 contributed papers + 4 plenaries 2005 SNC: 39 sessions and 130 papers/presentations2005 SNC: 39 sessions and 130 papers/presentations During even numbered years, ANST is a co-sponsor of the "Space Power and Propulsion" technical track in Class III ICAPP meetings. ANST provides track chairs, solicits presenters, reviews papers and chairs sessions. OPD remains the primary sponsoring division: During even numbered years, ANST is a co-sponsor of the "Space Power and Propulsion" technical track in Class III ICAPP meetings. ANST provides track chairs, solicits presenters, reviews papers and chairs sessions. OPD remains the primary sponsoring division: 2006 ICAPP: 5 sessions and 22 papers (space track)2006 ICAPP: 5 sessions and 22 papers (space track) 2004 ICAPP: 6 sessions and 17 papers (space track)2004 ICAPP: 6 sessions and 17 papers (space track) ANST supports aerospace sessions during the ANS winter meeting by soliciting papers, performing paper reviews and providing session chairs ANST supports aerospace sessions during the ANS winter meeting by soliciting papers, performing paper reviews and providing session chairs 2007 Winter: 4 sessions planned2007 Winter: 4 sessions planned 2006 Winter: 6 papers and 2 sessions2006 Winter: 6 papers and 2 sessions

11. ANST Meetings: SNC’07 Four plenary or special sessions with invited keynote speakers Four plenary or special sessions with invited keynote speakers Opening: Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion (4 key speakers)Opening: Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion (4 key speakers) Radioisotope Power Sources (3 key speakers)Radioisotope Power Sources (3 key speakers) Special Session: Space Nuclear Fuels and Materials Research in Russia and the USA (4 key speakers)Special Session: Space Nuclear Fuels and Materials Research in Russia and the USA (4 key speakers) Closing: Key Challenges and Future Opportunities (3 key speakers)Closing: Key Challenges and Future Opportunities (3 key speakers) 19 technical sessions, ~ 60 contributed papers 19 technical sessions, ~ 60 contributed papers 2 panel / roundtable sessions focused on Space Nuclear Education 2 panel / roundtable sessions focused on Space Nuclear Education Student Opportunities and Knowledge Preservation in Space Nuclear TechnologyStudent Opportunities and Knowledge Preservation in Space Nuclear Technology Aerospace Nuclear Resources for Non-nuclear Aerospace Engineers: Roundtable DiscussionAerospace Nuclear Resources for Non-nuclear Aerospace Engineers: Roundtable Discussion Participants from NASA, ESA, DOE / DOE laboratories, industry, academia, both within the US and internationally Participants from NASA, ESA, DOE / DOE laboratories, industry, academia, both within the US and internationally

12. Summary: ANST Metrics and Measures

13. Summary Areas of Success Areas of Success Organized two embedded topical meetings (SNC’05 & ’07)Organized two embedded topical meetings (SNC’05 & ’07) Co-sponsor the space track in the embedded ICAPP meetings (ICAPP’04 & 06)Co-sponsor the space track in the embedded ICAPP meetings (ICAPP’04 & 06) Improved the ANST governance and the overall TG metricsImproved the ANST governance and the overall TG metrics Developed newsletter and updated websiteDeveloped newsletter and updated website Increased the number of Executive Committee membersIncreased the number of Executive Committee members Focus for Future Action Focus for Future Action Becoming a full Professional DivisionBecoming a full Professional Division Establish a Peer Recognition AwardEstablish a Peer Recognition Award Participation with Outside Professional DivisionsParticipation with Outside Professional Divisions Increase the services provided to the membershipIncrease the services provided to the membership Enhance website by developing a discussion forumEnhance website by developing a discussion forum