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Division Spotlight
Radiation Protection & Shielding
The Radiation Protection and Shielding Division is developing and promoting radiation protection and shielding aspects of nuclear science and technology — including interaction of nuclear radiation with materials and biological systems, instruments and techniques for the measurement of nuclear radiation fields, and radiation shield design and evaluation.
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
Dec 2024
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.
Innovating Nuclear Workforce Training and Education
March 23–28, 2025
13th International Conference on Methods and Applications of Radioanalytical Chemistry (MARC XIII)
Kailua-Kona, HI
April 27–30, 2025
International Conference on Mathematics and Computational Methods Applied to Nuclear Science and Engineering (M&C 2025)
Elevating Peak Performance
Denver, CO|The Westin Denver Downtown
May 4–8, 2025
Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2025)
Powering Today’s Ambitions to Reach Tomorrow’s Realities
Huntsville, AL
June 15–18, 2025
Nuclear Plant Instrumentation and Control & Human-Machine Interface Technology (NPIC&HMIT)
Chicago, IL|Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
An embedded topical at the2025 ANS Annual Conference
19th International Conference on Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Analysis (PSA 2025)
July 20–23, 2025
Advances in Nuclear Fuel Management (ANFM 2025)
Evolving Paradigms in Nuclear Fuel Management: Powering Future Generations
Clearwater Beach, FL|Sheraton Sand Key Resort
September 8–11, 2025
Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
Atlanta, GA|Marriott Marquis Atlanta
September 14–18, 2025
Nuclear Criticality Safety Division 2025 Conference
Many Missions, One Goal: Collaborating for a Safer Tomorrow
Austin, TX|AT&T Hotel & Conference Center
October 5–9, 2025
TopFuel 2025: Nuclear Reactor Fuel Performance Conference
Fueling the Future – Building on our Legacy
Nashville, TN|DoubleTree, Downtown Nashville
November 8, 2025
Young Professionals Congress
An embedded topical at the2025 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
November 9–12, 2025
International High Level Radioactive Waste Management (IHLRWM 2025)
Advancing Innovative Waste Solutions for Sustainable Nuclear Energy
Washington, DC
Advances in Nuclear Nonproliferation Technology and Policy Conference
Washington, DC|Washington Hilton
Accelerator Applications 2025
May 31–June 3, 2026
Nuclear Fuels and Materials
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
An embedded topical at the2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 4, 2026
Technology of Fusion Energy (TOFE 2026)
August 16–20, 2026
Global 2026
Chicago, IL|Westin Chicago River North
November 15–18, 2026
Advances in Thermal Hydraulics (ATH)
Phoenix, AZ|Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
An embedded topical at the2026 ANS Winter Conference and Expo