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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
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!
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Independent nuclear waste board members asked to resign
Nuclear Newswire has learned that the Trump administration last week requested that all members of the Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board resign, except for the board’s chair, Peter Swift.
Plenary Session
Tuesday, February 4, 2025|11:40AM–1:00PM EST|Magnolia EFG
SpeakerS (click on photo to read bio)
Lori Brady
Michelle Scott
Rosa Schmidt
Lisa Marshall
Join us for our inaugural CONTE awards luncheon-- celebrating those who bring unique and innovative approaches to addressing industry training and education challenges, as well as highlighting certain ANS award winners. We will also hear from the Department of Energy on how we can advance our nuclear energy future through human capital; and from the Center for Energy Workforce Development on the adoption of the new federal 17th career cluster, and how to use this historic change to drive long-term industry success.
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