About ANS
- ANS is committed to advancing, fostering, and promoting the development and application of nuclear sciences and technologies to benefit society.
About Nuclear
- Explore the many uses for nuclear science and its impact on energy, the environment, healthcare, food, and more.
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  Young Members Group
  The Young Members Group works to encourage and enable all young professional members to be actively involved in the efforts and endeavors of the Society at all levels (Professional Divisions, ANS Governance, Local Sections, etc.) as they transition from the role of a student to the role of a professional. It sponsors non-technical workshops and meetings that provide professional development and networking opportunities for young professionals, collaborates with other Divisions and Groups in developing technical and non-technical content for topical and national meetings, encourages its members to participate in the activities of the Groups and Divisions that are closely related to their professional interests as well as in their local sections, introduces young members to the rules and governance structure of the Society, and nominates young professionals for awards and leadership opportunities available to members.
Events
- Meeting Spotlight
  ANS Student Conference 2025
  April 3–5, 2025
  Albuquerque, NM|The University of New Mexico
Standards
- Standards Program
  The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
Publications
- Latest Magazine Issues
  Feb 2025
  Jul 2024
  Latest Journal Issues
  Nuclear Science and Engineering
  March 2025
  Nuclear Technology
  March 2025
  Fusion Science and Technology
  February 2025
- Latest News
  Colin Judge: Testing structural materials in Idaho’s newest hot cell facility
  Idaho National Laboratory’s newest facility—the Sample Preparation Laboratory (SPL)—sits across the road from the Hot Fuel Examination Facility (HFEF), which started operating in 1975. SPL will host the first new hot cells at INL’s Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) in 50 years, giving INL researchers and partners new flexibility to test the structural properties of irradiated materials fresh from the Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) or from a partner’s facility.
  Materials meant to withstand extreme conditions in fission or fusion power plants must be tested under similar conditions and pushed past their breaking points so performance and limitations can be understood and improved. Once irradiated, materials samples can be cut down to size in SPL and packaged for testing in other facilities at INL or other national laboratories, commercial labs, or universities. But they can also be subjected to extreme thermal or corrosive conditions and mechanical testing right in SPL, explains Colin Judge, who, as INL’s division director for nuclear materials performance, oversees SPL and other facilities at the MFC.
  SPL won’t go “hot” until January 2026, but Judge spoke with NN staff writer Susan Gallier about its capabilities as his team was moving instruments into the new facility.
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Membership Information

Members of the American Nuclear Society are part of a unique community focused on improving people’s lives and preserving the planet through the positive application of nuclear sciences and technologies. Being a part of ANS creates a forum for sharing advancements in technology, networking, engaging the public and policymakers, and advancing careers. ANS members receive the following benefits in addition to many others:

Discounted Rates for ANS National and Topical Meetings – The Society hosts networking and technical events globally throughout the year.
Access to ANS Magazines and Journals – Subscription and online access to ANS’s two magazines, Nuclear News and Radwaste Solutions, and online access to current and archived issues of ANS Transactions, ANS Topical Meeting Proceedings, and ANS’s three technical journals – Fusion Science and Technology, Nuclear Science and Engineering, and Nuclear Technology.
Remain Current on the Nuclear Issues of the Day – Enjoy full access to Nuclear Newswire, your go-to resource for all things nuclear. Nuclear Newswire includes content from all ANS publications and communication outlets, as well as daily updates from the worldwide nuclear community. You'll also receive timely news directly to your inbox from ANS via our daily newsletter, Nuclear News Daily.
Access to Webinars – Members receive full access to the ANS webinars series, as well as to our library of over 100 on-demand webinars.
Membership to ANS Professional Divisions and Local/Student Sections – Provides access to unique topic area related forums, networking opportunities, meetings, and research.
10% Discount at the ANS Store – Save 10% on anything purchased from the store, including merchandise, books, journals, and standards.
ANS Mentor Match and Mentoring Services – Get connected with a mentor or with someone in need of mentoring both in person or virtually.
Membership Directory – Connect and network with other members.
ANS Career Finder – Members can search or browse available nuclear-related job openings.
Student Membership – Reduced membership cost available to students with additional benefits. Learn more.

Last modified January 22, 2025, 9:08am CST