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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
International Conference on Mathematics and Computational Methods Applied to Nuclear Science and Engineering (M&C 2025)
April 27–30, 2025
Denver, CO|The Westin Denver Downtown
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 to commits to supplying HALEU to five advanced nuclear companies
The Department of Energy has announced its first round of conditional commitments to provide high-assay low-enriched uranium to five U.S. nuclear developers. According to the DOE, the delivery of HALEU will support the commercialization of advanced nuclear technologies, aiming to deliver secure, affordable, and reliable energy to Americans.
September 30–October 4, 2018
San Francisco, CA|Hyatt Regency
To make hotel accommodations, go to Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference housing link: Hyatt Regency no later than August 28, 2018. In order to receive the special group discounted rate of $299, mention that you are attending the 2018 Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference. To register for the Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference go to: Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference Registration
Honorary Chair:
Mark T. Peters (Laboratory Director, Idaho National Laboratory)
General Cochairses:
Donald Eggett (President and Principal, Eggett Consulting LLC 2)
Mimi H. Limbach (Managing Partner, Potomac Communications Group)
Program Chair:
Kathy McCarthy (Laboratory Director, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories)
Technical Program Chair:
Corey McDaniel (Vice President, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories)
