ML20006E718
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| Person / Time | |
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| Issue date: | 01/19/1990 |
| From: | Carr K NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
| To: | Humphries J NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION |
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| NUDOCS 9002260265 | |
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WISE Executive Director National Science Foundation Room 546 1800 G Street, N. W.
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Dear Ms. Humphries:
I am pleased to nominate Mrs. Margaret S. Chatterton, a Reactor
-Engineer in the-Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, for the WISE Lifetime Achievement Award.
Mrs. Chatterton has an outstanding record of professional achieve-ment and has encouraged the entry and advancement of women in science and engineering.
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Kenneth M. Carr
Enclosure:
Nomination statement l
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NOMINATION FORM INFORMATION ON NOMINEE:
Chatterton T4argaret S.
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IAST NAME FIR 5YllXNE INITIAL ORGANIZATION:
Reactor Systems Branch, DivisifJn of Systems Technology COMPLETE ADDRESS:
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Comist1%
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PRESENT POSITION TITLE:
Reactor Engineer PRESENT PAY PIAN / OCCUPATIONAL SERIES / GRADE _jp340/GG-14 RECOMMENDED AWARD:
o WISE AWARD:
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WISE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD X
PERIOD COVERED FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:
FROM:
10 68 MONTH DAY YEAR TO:
12 8
89 MONTH DAY YEAR SUPPORTING JUSTIFICATION:
o NARRATIVE STATEMENT INCLUDED X
YES NO o
SF-171, RESUME, VITAE INCLUDED X
YES No o
CERTIFICATION OF RECOMMENDATION INCLUDED X
YES NO NUMBER OF DEPARTMENTAL (OR AGENCY) NOMINATIONS FROM WHICH SELECTED:
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i NARRATIVE STATEMENT FOR WISE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
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1 MARGARET S. CHATTERTON i
REACTOR SYSTEMS BRANCH j
OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Mrs. Chatterton has been employed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC),
and its predecessor agency the Atomic Energy Commission, since 1968.
Specializing in the area of nuclear reactor physics, Mrs. Chatterton throughout her career has been a highly effective regulator of the nation's nuclear power plants and has significantly contributed to the accomplishment of the Commission's mission of protecting the public health and safety.
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Mrs. Chatterton has been instrumental in the development of policy documents, i
such as Standard Review Plans, Regulatory Guides, Branch Technical Positions, and Standard Technical Specifications, that are fundamental to the day-to-day regulatory operations of the NRC staff. Her technical evaluations of proposed reactor startup test programs, methods for reactor analysis, and deteminations of nuclear fuel safety limits and control rod worths have resulted in working level procedures and reactor operating' limits which are implemented at nuclear power stations throughout the United States. Because of her recognized expertise, Mrs. Chatterton has been called upon to provide pre-inspection instruction to regional and headquarters inspectors in the complex areas of reactor physics, reactor operations, and the sophisticated methodologies employed in reactor analysis. She has also independently perfomed physics-related nuclear safety inspections at operating nuclear power stations during the crucial startup test phase.
Mrs. Chatterton is also active in encouraging young girls to pursue science and engineering' careers.
She has devoted a considerable amount of her personal time as an advisor for girls receiving Girl Scout merit badges in science and mathematics; in presenting science career lectures to elementary and high school students; and in tutoring elementary and high school girls in algebra, geometry, calculus, and physics. Mrs. Chatterton personally conducted a mathematics course for a group of specially gifted students at a local school which otherwise would have had no such course offering. Due in large part to Mrs. Chatterton's efforts and example, many of these young women are presently pursuing studies or careers in biology, naval architecture and marine engineering, mathematics, medicine, and civil engineering. The fruits of Mrs. Chatterton's fine example and encouragement are most clearly shown by her own daughters, all of whom are either working as engineers or pursuing science and engineering studies.
Mrs. Chatterton's qualifications for the WISE Lifetime Achievement Award are weli demonstrated by her exceptional engineering record at the NRC and her personal dedication to assisting young women in their pursuit of careers in the science and engineering fields.
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RESUME MARGARET S. CHATTERTON REACTOR SYSTEMS BRANCH OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION EDUCATION Nuclear Engineer Degree MIT 1968 Thesis: Comparison of Regular vs Absorber Tapered Control Rods in PWRs Master of Science, Catholic University of America 1967 Thesis: Comparison of Buildup Factors and Monte Carlo Calculations of Shielding Bachelor of Science in Physics, MIT 1966 Thesis: Alpha Alpha Prime Scattering from Titanium-50 HONORS U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, High Quality Award, 1989 Society of Sigma Xi
'AEC fellowship for Graduate Study Undergraduate Tuition Scholarship at MIT WORK EXPERIENCE 1975-Present U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Comission Reviewed numerous Topical Reports on complex technical subjects in the area of core physics including:
Westinghouse Rod Drop Topical Yankee Rowe Topical on Incore Detectors Salem Rod Swap Methodology VEPC0 Statistical DNBR Topical Westinghouse Rod Swap Topical VEPC0 Rod Swap Topical EXXON Nuclear Topical on use of Gadolinia Fuel These effort required numerous interactions with the appropriate vendors and licensees to resolve 6aficiencies uncovered during the reviews.
Many of these reviews were "first-of-a-kind" efforts requiring establishment of new I
technical positions.
Established Branch Technical Positions on Physics Startup Tests.
Evaluated startup tests for PWRs and BWRs.
Effort included negotiating with utilities on need for additional tests and the establishments of acceptance criteria.
Prepared Physics Startup Test Section for Reload Regulatory Guide.
Investigated physics problems in operating reactors. Reviewed available data, studied consequences and negotiated solutions.
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, Performed Core reload safety analysis reviews.
Reviewed technical material and data for completeness and confonnance with applicable Standard Review Plans and Regulatory Guides. Prepared safety evaluation reports.
October 1968-197S U.S. Atomic Energy Commi'ssion Assisted in the development of Standard Technical Specifications in the core physics area. Negotiated with vendors to develop accurate and uniform descriptive wording to assure conformance of nuclear power plants with their licensing basis.
Helped write core physics sections for Standard Review Plans for Safety Analysis Reports for nuclear power plants.
Used work experience from previous review efforts to define required type and scope of analyses.
Investigated core physics problems. Worked with utilities to establish solutions and acceptance criteria.
Reviewed startup physics testing programs and test results. Assured scope of testing program was consistent with plants' licensing basis and suggested additional tests where necessary. Analyzed data to assure that results conformed to predicted behavior.
PUBLICATIONS
" Microbial Control by Low-Dose Irradiation " J. Kival, M.S. Chatterton, R.
Palchak, Transactions American Nuclear Society,10;47 (June 1967)
" Microbial Inhibition Systems Employing Radiation (MISER)," J. Kival M.S.
Chatterton, R. Palchak, NY0-3736-2, U.S. Atomic Energy Consnission, New York Operations Office (Nuvember 1966)
" Investigation of Procedures for Determination of Buildup Factors in Two-Layered Shields," M. Chatterton, B. Barkley, R. Deutsch, Transactions AmericanNuclearSociety,10(November 1967)
" Comparison of OGRE-P1 Monte Carlo Calculations with NRDL Experiments for Gamma-Ray Penetration Through Slabs," B. Barkley, M. Chattt.rton, R. Deutsch, Transactions American Nuclear Society,10 (November 1967)
OTHER ACTIVITIES Girl Scout Leader.
Serves as Advisor for Interest Projects and Proficiency Badges in science and mathematics Active in Church Activities Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician for Bowie Fire Department
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I CERTIFICATION OF RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD NOMINATIONS FULL NAME OF NOMINEE:
Margaret S. Chatt'erton ADDRESS:
U. S. Nuclear Reculatory Commission Washincton, DC 20555 TELEPHONE:
(301) 492-0889 This is to certify that I have reviewed and fully understand the stringent criteria established for recogniting the scientific or engineering contributions / achievements; the employee is, without qualification, worthy of recognition for reasons stated.
Thomas E. Murley NAME OF RECOMMENDING OFFICIAL:
Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation TITLE OF RECOMMENDING OFFICIAL:
TELEPHONE:
(301) 492-1270 T
SIGNATURE OF REC 0! MENDING OFFICIAL:
AGENCY / DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS OFFICER:
Duane Potter ADDRESS OF. AWARDS OFFICER:.U.S. Nuclear Reculatory Commission Washinaton. DC 20555 TELEPHONE:
(301) 492-8930 SIGNATURE OF AWARDS OFFICER:
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Konnoth M. rner. chairman ADDRESS OF AGENCY HEAD:
U.S. Nocinar Ponn1 ntnev Cnnmi e ci nn Washinctnn. DC 90;MM clearly or type above information.
A copy of this Please print form is to be submitted to WISE along with each nomination.
If your nominee is selected as the winner of the award for which she is nominated, a 5 x 7 black and white photograph will be needed for the Awards Program.
The agency is to provide transportation l
for award recipients to attend the Awards Luncheon.
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The Interagency Committee for Women in Science and Engineering t-(WIEC is soliciting nominations for the 1990
- IS E Awards-Program.
Each agency or department (i.e.,
Department of the
- Navy, Department of the
- Army, National Security
- Agency, Central Intelligence
- Agency, Department of
- Commerce, Department of j
- Interior, Department of Agriculture, Department of Health and Human Services, National Science Foundation, etc.)
may submit only three nominationst one for the WISE Award for Scientific Achievement; one for the WISE Award for Engineering Achievement; i
and one for the WISE Lifetime Achievement Award.
Because each year we receive award nominations from agency or departmental l
components, we ask that each agency develop an internal system
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for selecting those candidates representing the agency.
To have your nominees considered for the-1990 awards, your nominations must be submitted by Jariuary 15, 1990.
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If any of the required
'infomation is omitted from your nomination package (s),
it could result in decreasing or eliminating your nominee's chance of being selected as an award
- winner, one common omission is reference to what the nominee has done to either encourage young girls to pursue science or engineering careers or to enhance employment, prcmotional or developmental opportunities for women in their field.
This criterion alone is given approximately 25 percent of the total weight in selecting the winners, The Ninth National WISE Training Conference will be held March 26-29, 1990 at the Westpark' Hotel in Rosslyn, Virginia.
The Awards will be made at our special Awards Luncheon on March 26, 1990 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. in the Rosslyn Room.
We thank you for your continued assistance in enabling us to recognize a
distinguished group of women scientists and engineers.
Final departmental selections should be mailed to:
Joan Humphries WISE Execotive Director National Science Foundation 1800 G Street, N.W.,
Room 546 Washington, DC 20550.
Questions should be directed to her at (202) 357-5011.
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WISE AWARD FOR SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVDENT i
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To recognize a-specific or special scientific or technical contribution by a
woman scientist in the Federal service, gg[
o To recognize a specific contribution made by a woman scientist in the Federal service in promoting the entry of girls and/or the advancement of women in science.
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The award is granted in the form of a plaque and an honorary citation.
Each year the award is presented at the annual awards luncheon held during the WISE National Training Conference in the presence of all attendants, guests, and the j
media.
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All women scientists wno are employed by the Federal
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Government in either a civilian or non-civilian status.
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candidates must meet both criteria that pertain to scientific achievement and criteria that pertain to opportunities for women in science.
4 Factors to be included in evaluating the nominations include, but are not limited to, the following:
o A significant scientific achievement which has led to a significant advancement in the state of the art in a particular field; o
An invention, patent, or design of equipment which has significantly enhanced a field of work or opened up new fields; o
An exceptionally innovative and/or creative research paper or project which has either significantly improved or led i
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new field of
- research, or the results of which are considered by that discipline as having made a major breakthrough in relation to that particular field of science; and o
Demonstrated commitment to encouraging the entry of girls or the advancement of women in science or engineering.
,t THE WISE AWARD PROGRAM WISE presents three prestigious awards to federal women scientists and engineers each year.- Each agency of government is limited to one nomination for each award category.
These awards are unique in that in addition to recognizing outstanding scientific and technical achievement, each recipient must have encouraged young girls to pursue science or engineering careers or assisted women to advance in their fields.
Previous WISE Award winners are:
The WISE Lifetime Achievement Award 1985 Dr. Jenny Bramley U.S. Department of the Army Night Vision Laboratory 1986 Dr. Isabella Karle U.S. Department of the Navy Naval Research Laboratory 1967 Dr. Francis Latteral U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service 1988 Dr. Maxine Singer U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health 1989 Dr. Gladys Reynolds U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control The WISE Award for Scientific Achievement 1985 Dr. Johanna Senger-U.S. Department of Commerce National Bureau of Standards 1986 Dr. Naomi Gerber U.S.. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health 1987 Dr. Devra Kleiman Smithsonian Institution National Zoological Park 1988 Dr. Elaine Oran U.S.
Department of the Navy Naval Research Laboratory 1989 Dr. Ann Stanley U.S.
Department of the Army U.S. Army Missile Command The WISE Award for Engineering Achievement 1988 Debbie Lawrence U.S.
Department of the Army Army Corps of Engineers 1989 Jean Montemarano U.S.
Department of the Navy David Taylor Research center
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