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Division Spotlight
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.
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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X-energy, Dow apply to build an advanced reactor project in Texas
Dow and X-energy announced today that they have submitted a construction permit application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a proposed advanced nuclear project in Seadrift, Texas. The project could begin construction later this decade, but only if Dow confirms “the ability to deliver the project while achieving its financial return targets.”
Technical Session
Tuesday, February 9, 2021|1:00–2:45PM EST
Session Chair:
Lisa Edwards
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Alternate Chair:
Dan Randolph
Session Producer:
Ashley Jiminian
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INPO Experience in Implementation of eLearning Simulations
Tom Reilly (INPO)
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Adaptive Computer Based Training - Explorations, Experience, and Future Directions
William J. Wilson (Ontario Power Generation), Blessile Galema (Ontario Power Generation), Gord Haverluck (Ontario Power Generation)
Innovative Media for Lesson Plans: Interactivity, 3D, VR and More, All in One
Jose M. Martin (Tecnatom USA), Antonio Cruzado (Tecnatom Spain), Doug Henderson (Accelerant Solutions)
Simulation Technology Leveraged for Remote Learning of Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Evaluation
John Langevin (Electric Power Research Institute), Robert Z. Bouck (EPRI)
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