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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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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.
Plenary Session
Tuesday, May 7, 2024|8:00–9:30AM MDT|Sweeney F
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Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion is beneficial because of the efficient energy that can be produced from small amounts of fuel. Both the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) are planning exciting new missions that will be discussed on the opening day of the Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space conference. Join us to the learn the latest news and future plans for these missions.
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