ANS is committed to advancing, fostering, and promoting the development and application of nuclear sciences and technologies to benefit society.
Explore the many uses for nuclear science and its impact on energy, the environment, healthcare, food, and more.
Division Spotlight
Human Factors, Instrumentation & Controls
Improving task performance, system reliability, system and personnel safety, efficiency, and effectiveness are the division's main objectives. Its major areas of interest include task design, procedures, training, instrument and control layout and placement, stress control, anthropometrics, psychological input, and motivation.
Meeting Spotlight
2027 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
October 31–November 4, 2027
Washington, DC|The Westin Washington, DC 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!
Latest Magazine Issues
Nov 2024
Jul 2024
Latest Journal Issues
Nuclear Science and Engineering
December 2024
Nuclear Technology
Fusion Science and Technology
November 2024
Latest News
Disney World should have gone nuclear
There is extra significance to the American Nuclear Society holding its annual meeting in Orlando, Florida, this past week. That’s because in 1967, the state of Florida passed a law allowing Disney World to build a nuclear power plant.
November 12–13, 2021
Due to uncertainties surrounding COVID-19, YPC 21 will be virtual and consist of two half-days of sessions. The new YPC21 dates are afternoon of Friday, November 12 and the morning of Saturday, November 13.
Virtual Meeting
YPC creates an immersive personal and professional development experience for the nuclear industry’s highly motivated next-generation future leaders. Early career professionals and students will engage with industry leaders, policy influencers, and advocacy experts! YPC will enrich the attendees with thought leadership and communication skills aimed at their career growth.
Approximately 150 highly-motivated student and early career professionals are expected to attend this two-day event with networking opportunities
For more information contact Co-Chairs:
Kelsey Amundson | Patrick Snouffer
Organized by the ANS Young Members Group
Join young nuclear professionals from around the country for this amazing one-day event.
• Focuses on current technical, policy and economic issues
• Strategies for engaging policymakers, customers, and community members
• Workshops for strengthening your own leadership qualities
• Networking with fellow young members, experts and leaders
• Keynote speaker information to come
• Social Event information to come
