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Division Spotlight
Nuclear Criticality Safety
NCSD provides communication among nuclear criticality safety professionals through the development of standards, the evolution of training methods and materials, the presentation of technical data and procedures, and the creation of specialty publications. In these ways, the division furthers the exchange of technical information on nuclear criticality safety with the ultimate goal of promoting the safe handling of fissionable materials outside reactors.
Meeting Spotlight
Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025)
February 3–6, 2025
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
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!
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Nuclear Science and Engineering
January 2025
Nuclear Technology
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Christmas Night
Twas the night before Christmas when all through the houseNo electrons were flowing through even my mouse.
All devices were plugged in by the chimney with careWith the hope that St. Nikola Tesla would share.
Sunday, June 16, 2024|2:30–3:30PM PDT
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ANS THD Town Hall Topics
‘How to innovate an ANS Division?’
Town hall meetings are intended to interact with the division at large and especially with the young (student) members of the Division. It is an informal setting in which there are no wrong answers and which should help the Executive Committee in determining future directions. In other words, the town hall sessions are shaping the future of the division while the executive committee meeting deal with the day-to-day operation of the division. The following topics are scheduled to be open for discussion. Please do not hesitate to join us and bring your ideas and wishes to our table.