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Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy
The mission of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy Division (NNPD) is to promote the peaceful use of nuclear technology while simultaneously preventing the diversion and misuse of nuclear material and technology through appropriate safeguards and security, and promotion of nuclear nonproliferation policies. To achieve this mission, the objectives of the NNPD are to: Promote policy that discourages the proliferation of nuclear technology and material to inappropriate entities. Provide information to ANS members, the technical community at large, opinion leaders, and decision makers to improve their understanding of nuclear nonproliferation issues. Become a recognized technical resource on nuclear nonproliferation, safeguards, and security issues. Serve as the integration and coordination body for nuclear nonproliferation activities for the ANS. Work cooperatively with other ANS divisions to achieve these objective nonproliferation policies.
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ANS Student Conference 2025
April 3–5, 2025
Albuquerque, NM|The University of New Mexico
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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!
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First astatine-labeled compound shipped in the U.S.
The Department of Energy’s National Isotope Development Center (NIDC) on March 31 announced the successful long-distance shipment in the United States of a biologically active compound labeled with the medical radioisotope astatine-211 (At-211). Because previous shipments have included only the “bare” isotope, the NIDC has described the development as “unleashing medical innovation.”
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NURETH Topical Meeting
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The THD NURETH Scholar award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to numerous International Topical Meetings on Nuclear Reactor Thermal-Hydraulics (NURETH) since 1980. The award recognizes sustained and exceptional contributions to the NURETH conference. The goal is to recognize both service and sustained technical contributions and build a culture of excellence around the conference.
Contributions may include:
The award is presented every two (2) years and at the closest NURETH conference. The award consists of an engraved plaque. More than one recipient, but no more than three, may be named for each NURETH conference.
This award was established by the Thermal Hydraulics Division in 2013 (previously known as NURETH Fellow), and became a sanctioned ANS award in November 2024.
\The International Topical Meetings on Nuclear Reactor Thermal Hydraulics (NURETH) is the most important conference worldwide in the field of thermal hydraulics since 1980. It retains a loyal following across many continents. Following the example of the competitor ICONE (InternationalConference on Nuclear Engineering) conference (e.g., ICONE award).
This award recognizes an individual for exceptional and sustained contributions to the NURETH conference series and the thermal-hydraulics field in general.
Nominees (non-ANS members are also eligible) must meet the following two MINIMUM requirements:
All of the above criteria must be met for a candidate to be considered. In the event of nominations for more than two candidates meeting the criteria, the scholarly reputation and standing of the candidates in the community will be considered.
Nominations must include the completed nomination form accompanied by the following supporting documents:
The THD Honors & Awards Committee, rather than the THD officers or Executive Committee, is responsible for reviewing the nomination packages and selecting an appropriate winner. If members of the THD Honors & Awards Committee are considered for the THD award, they recuse themselves from the selection process.
For more information, please visit the Thermal Hydraulics Division website.
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