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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
2024 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
November 17–21, 2024
Orlando, FL|Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
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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DOE opens funding opportunity for HALEU transport packages
The Department of Energy announced November 19 that up to $16 million is available through a new High-Assay Low-Enrichment Transportation Package funding opportunity to research, develop, and acquire Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing for transportation of HALEU—using new or modified packages.
Educational Session|Panel|Sponsored by Workforce Development / Challenges
Tuesday, August 6, 2024|1:30–3:00PM EDT|Calusa 8-9
In this session, hear from senior leaders at Utilities, Union Halls, and Suppliers on how they work together to improve resource positions to support Refuel Outage and Online project Craft resourcing. Topics include recruiting, teaching & learning including apprenticeship programs, craft proficiency assessment programs and processes, resource planning, identifying and communicating gaps, knowledge sharing and transfer, using retirees, work task scheduling of required equipment inspections and PMs. Panelists will discuss Spring 2024 outage lessons learned and actions going into future outages.
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