You are invited to attend a

Short Course

Introduction to Nuclear Chemistry and Fuel Cycle Separations

December 16-18, 2008
Vanderbilt University School of Engineering

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Nashville, TN 37240

Course Objective:  To provide an introduction to the chemistry and separations processes of isotopes important to nuclear fuel cycles including: Nuclear fuel cycle fundamentals; Mining, milling and enrichment; Nuclear radiation; Reactors and fuels; Spent fuel reprocessing; Non-aqueous processes; Precipitation/crystallization/sorption; Sorbent development and analysis; Complexation reactions; Separations equipment; Waste forms; Environmental transport; Role of modeling; Role of risk assessments; and Nuclear proliferation and safeguards. Detailed Course Description

Targeted Audience: Professionals in management, oversight and regulation of nuclear processes and facilities.  Also appropriate for graduate students in engineering and sciences planning a career focused on nuclear processes and as an introduction for professionals that will be engaged in nuclear separations processes and facility design.

Organizing Committee: Dr. Raymond G. Wymer, Chair; David S. Kosson, Vice-Chair, Vanderbilt University; Cynthia Atkins-Duffin, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; David dePaoli, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Kathryn Higley, Oregon State University; Terry Todd, Idaho National Laboratory.

Cost and Registration Process: The cost of the 3 day course is $250. ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED. Registration and travel support may be available for full-time graduate students. (Email Lisa Bliss for information.) Payment may be made by check or credit card. Registration form must be completed and returned to:        

Randi Hall
VU Station B #351831
2301 Vanderbilt Place
Nashville, TN  37235-1831

REGISTRATION FORM (see page 6)

Registration confirmation will be sent by email. For additional information contact Lisa Bliss or 866-914-1100 (toll free)  

PDF file with complete information

This course is supported by CRESP, a cooperative agreement with the Department of Energy, and partially by a grant from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Course Location:

Vanderbilt University
Student Life Center
310 25th Ave South
Nashville TN 37240

All course sessions December 16-18, 2008 will be held at the Vanderbilt University Student Life Center (Ballroom AB, First Floor), located at 310 25th Avenue South on the Vanderbilt University campus in Nashville, Tennessee. The Student Life Center is located .4 mile from the Holiday Inn Select Hotel. Very limited parking is available nearby on campus.

Directions: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/studentlifecenter/directions.html University map

Hotel Accommodations:  
Holiday Inn Select Nashville-Vanderbilt (DWTN)

2613 West End Ave
Nashville, TN 37203 UNITED STATES
Hotel Front Desk: 1-615-327-4707 | Hotel Fax: 1-615-327-8034

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DEADLINE EXTENDED

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Holiday Inn Select Nashville-Vanderbilt from Monday December 15 to Thursday December 18 at a special rate of $106/night. To make a reservation call 615-327-4707 or 877-327-4704, and designate the “Vanderbilt Nuclear Chemistry Course” group rate code “NSS”. Reservations may also be made online. All reservations must be confirmed prior to December 3 in order to receive the group rate.

The Holiday Inn Select at Vanderbilt is within walking distance (0.4mi) of the Student Life Center. Those guests who do not wish to walk may utilize the services of the hotel shuttle. Please request a shuttle to and from the Student Life Center at the front desk of the hotel.  

Driving Directions from Airport to Hotel

I-40 West To Broadway Exit, Turn Left & Stay Right On West End Ave. Hotel Is On The Left Approx. 2 Miles From I-40. I-40 East To Broadway Exit, Turn Right & Stay To Right On West End Avenue Hotel Is On The Left Approx. 2 Miles From I-40.

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