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Conference Spotlight
2025 ANS Winter Conference & Expo
November 8–12, 2025
Washington, DC|Washington Hilton
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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NRC cancels advanced reactor meeting due to government shutdown
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has announced it is cancelling an upcoming advanced reactor stakeholder meeting, originally scheduled for November 19, due to the government shutdown and the limitations on staffing at the agency.
November 8, 2025
View the YPC Program
The Young Professionals Congress (YPC) returns to the nation's capital, bringing together the nuclear industry's most ambitious rising leaders for an immersive day of professional development, strategic insights, and transformative networking. This year's congress features dynamic sessions spanning the full spectrum of nuclear innovation—from advanced reactor technologies and regulatory frameworks to international collaboration strategies and career transition planning. Throughout Saturday's program, highly motivated students and early career professionals will engage directly with industry executives and technical experts in sessions addressing critical topics like "Planning Your Next Transition," where leaders from ORNL, Constellation, and NEI share insights on career advancement, and "International Involvement in Nuclear," exploring how young professionals can participate in global research collaborations and standards development. Whether you're seeking technical knowledge on emerging reactor designs, guidance on navigating the evolving regulatory landscape, or strategies for effective nuclear advocacy and communication, YPC 2025 provides the insights, connections, and inspiration to shape both your career and the future of nuclear technology.
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Principiae
"Communicating Science to Nonscientists"
Co-Chairs: Evan Gonzalez
Co-Chairs: Jillian Newmyer
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