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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
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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ANS certificate and certification courses continue to improve
The American Nuclear Society launched its inaugural Nuclear 101 certificate course at the 2024 ANS Winter Conference and Expo in November. The five-day program, which is designed to provide participants with a robust understanding of nuclear energy and engineering, was the talk of the conference, with nearly 50 attendees from different nuclear organizations participating in the course.
Mirion Technologies is comprised of over 2,800 talented professionals, passionate about delivering world-class products, services, and solutions in the world of radiation detection, measurement, and cybersecurity protection. In partnership with our customers in nuclear power plants, military and civil defense agencies, hospitals, universities, national labs, and other specialized industries, we strive to deliver cutting-edge products and services that constantly evolve based on the changing needs of our customers.
The Secure Integrated Solutions division within Mirion guides you through system assessment, design, and build. With the ever-increasing number and complexity of threats to information networks at critical infrastructure facilities worldwide, proactive cybersecurity solutions that support continuity of operations are more critical than ever.