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Aerospace Nuclear Science & Technology
Organized to promote the advancement of knowledge in the use of nuclear science and technologies in the aerospace application. Specialized nuclear-based technologies and applications are needed to advance the state-of-the-art in aerospace design, engineering and operations to explore planetary bodies in our solar system and beyond, plus enhance the safety of air travel, especially high speed air travel. Areas of interest will include but are not limited to the creation of nuclear-based power and propulsion systems, multifunctional materials to protect humans and electronic components from atmospheric, space, and nuclear power system radiation, human factor strategies for the safety and reliable operation of nuclear power and propulsion plants by non-specialized personnel and more.
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Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025)
February 3–6, 2025
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
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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A series of firsts delivers new Plant Vogtle units
Southern Nuclear was first when no one wanted to be.
The nuclear subsidiary of the century-old utility Southern Company, based in Atlanta, Ga., joined a pack of nuclear companies in the early 2000s—during what was then dubbed a “nuclear renaissance”—bullish on plans for new large nuclear facilities and adding thousands of new carbon-free megawatts to the grid.
In 2008, Southern Nuclear applied for a combined construction and operating license (COL), positioning the company to receive the first such license from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission in 2012. Also in 2008, Southern became the first U.S. company to sign an engineering, procurement, and construction contract for a Generation III+ reactor. Southern chose Westinghouse’s AP1000 pressurized water reactor, which was certified by the NRC in December 2011.
Fast forward a dozen years—which saw dozens of setbacks and hundreds of successes—and Southern Nuclear and its stakeholders celebrated the completion of Vogtle Units 3 and 4: the first new commercial nuclear power construction project completed in the U.S. in more than 30 years.
The nuclear workforce is growing, and ANS is working to ensure we can meet the needs of the evolving fields of nuclear science and technology. Learn about the exciting and varied career paths available through resources including classroom visits with ANS members, career profiles, and online interviews with nuclear professionals.
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See yourself in a nuclear career and learn how to get there! Check out these interviews and profiles of nuclear researchers, nuclear science and technology professionals, and trade and craftspeople making a positive impact on the world.
Highlighting Women in Trade and Craft CareersJennifer Jackson (Idaho National Laboratory) and Abigail Bowman (Savannah River Nuclear Solutions) discussed trade careers in nuclear and Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy training and internship programs. We also heard from graduates of those programs—women working in nuclear trades right now.
See It, Be It: Sail Into a Career in Nuclear!Military service can provide a proven pathway to careers in nuclear science and technology. This event featured speakers from diverse backgrounds discussing their career goals and United States Navy experience.
See It, Be It: Pathways to Nuclear Careers
An expert panel including representatives from government, corporate, and military organizations provided an overview of the range of careers offered in nuclear science and technology.
Life Sciences
Nuclear science provides unique solutions to problems in life sciences. Hear Katherina Stapelmann, assistant professor of nuclear engineering at North Carolina State University, discuss her research with plasmas and career in nuclear.
Nuclear Energy
Nuclear energy provides clean, reliable electricity available around the clock. Sarah Camba Lynn, an engineering manager at Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant in Glen Rose, TX, talked about her work in nuclear energy.
New Nuclear Technologies
Marci Shelton, a senior nuclear engineer at SHINE Technologies LLC currently works on producing radioisotopes for applications in medicine, such as cancer therapy and imaging. She talked about her work with SHINE and her background in the nuclear industry.
Deep Space
Space colonies will need electricity--and lots of it. Patrick McClure, Chief Operating Officer of Space Nuclear Power Group (SpaceNukes), chatted about his career in nuclear science and Space Nukes' innovative power solutions for exploration and colonization.
See It, Be It webinars were made possible by a generous grant from Constellation.
Radiochemist, Fuels Reliability Engineer, Professor...these are just a few of the titles that represent unexpected pathways and disciplines you might not think of when you think nuclear science. Read about what it's like to keep the nation's nuclear materials safe, develop medical breakthroughs, and help generate clean energy.
You don’t need a lab coat or a calculator to work in nuclear science and technology. In nuclear, you can find rewarding, meaningful work no matter your background or interests. There are jobs for people with certifications and high school diplomas as well as college degrees of all levels, from associate to Ph.D. Download our nuclear careers brochure to learn more.
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