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Reactor Physics
The division's objectives are to promote the advancement of knowledge and understanding of the fundamental physical phenomena characterizing nuclear reactors and other nuclear systems. The division encourages research and disseminates information through meetings and publications. Areas of technical interest include nuclear data, particle interactions and transport, reactor and nuclear systems analysis, methods, design, validation and operating experience and standards. The Wigner Award heads the awards program.
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ANS Student Conference 2025
April 3–5, 2025
Albuquerque, NM|The University of New Mexico
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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Discovering, Making, and Testing New Materials: SRNL’s Center For Hierarchical Waste Form Materials
Savannah River National Laboratory researchers are building on the laboratory’s legacy of using cutting-edge science to effectively immobilize nuclear waste in innovative ways. As part of the Center for Hierarchical Waste Form Materials, SRNL is leveraging its depth of experience in radiological waste management to explore new frontiers in the industry.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by NCSD
Tuesday, June 17, 2025|1:00–2:45PM CDT|Room 1
Session Chair:
Deborah A. Hill
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Blake A. Thompson
Knowledge transfer is a key component of ensuring the future of the NCS industry is successful. There are many lessons learned and key bits of knowledge that must be shared with the new generation of NCS professionals in order to help guide them through the many challenges faced in our discipline. Topics of interest for this panel will include, among others, the progression of safety bases from Expert-Based to Compliance-Based, and key takeaways from those in the community who are about to retire.
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