ANS is committed to advancing, fostering, and promoting the development and application of nuclear sciences and technologies to benefit society.
Explore the many uses for nuclear science and its impact on energy, the environment, healthcare, food, and more.
Division Spotlight
Accelerator Applications
The division was organized to promote the advancement of knowledge of the use of particle accelerator technologies for nuclear and other applications. It focuses on production of neutrons and other particles, utilization of these particles for scientific or industrial purposes, such as the production or destruction of radionuclides significant to energy, medicine, defense or other endeavors, as well as imaging and diagnostics.
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!
Latest Magazine Issues
Jan 2025
Jul 2024
Latest Journal Issues
Nuclear Science and Engineering
January 2025
Nuclear Technology
Fusion Science and Technology
Latest News
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 15, 2025|8:30AM–5:00PM CDT
Two Day Workshop: June 14 & 15
Cost:TBD
This workshop will be focused on various aspects of the design and implementation process of Digital I&C systems for nuclear facilities, including HFE specific considerations. An array of experts from across the nuclear industry will provide presentations covering 1) lessons learned from utilities, vendors, and regulators working through the design, qualification, licensing, and implementation of Digital I&C upgrades within the current fleet of nuclear reactors, 2) recent research and focus areas from national and international organizations as it relates to Digital I&C, such as the potential applications for artificial intelligence, and 3) an overview of the future landscape as it relates to advanced reactor designs. This workshop is designed for entry-level as well as senior technical and management personnel in utilities, vendors, government, national labs, and universities.