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Division Spotlight
Operations & Power
Members focus on the dissemination of knowledge and information in the area of power reactors with particular application to the production of electric power and process heat. The division sponsors meetings on the coverage of applied nuclear science and engineering as related to power plants, non-power reactors, and other nuclear facilities. It encourages and assists with the dissemination of knowledge pertinent to the safe and efficient operation of nuclear facilities through professional staff development, information exchange, and supporting the generation of viable solutions to current issues.
Meeting Spotlight
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 RRSD
Monday, June 16, 2025|1:00–2:45PM CDT|Room 18 (ONLY avail. M 1:00, W 8:00)
Session Chair:
Anamary Daniel
Alternate Chair:
Young Soo Park
Session Organizer:
Adam J. Carroll
As the digital and physical worlds converge, the nuclear industry faces a pivotal opportunity to embrace digital transformation. This panel addresses the industry's perception of this evolution and its readiness to adapt. Digital transformation is more than adopting technology; it represents a shift driven by continuous innovation. The discussion highlights how the industry fosters innovation to ensure digital advancements empower the workforce rather than create barriers. Panelists will cover ways these changes improve productivity, safety, and efficiency while tackling challenges. By emphasizing strategies for seamless integration, the session focuses on aligning technological progress with workforce development for sustainable growth
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