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Isotopes & Radiation
Members are devoted to applying nuclear science and engineering technologies involving isotopes, radiation applications, and associated equipment in scientific research, development, and industrial processes. Their interests lie primarily in education, industrial uses, biology, medicine, and health physics. Division committees include Analytical Applications of Isotopes and Radiation, Biology and Medicine, Radiation Applications, Radiation Sources and Detection, and Thermal Power Sources.
Meeting Spotlight
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.
Welcome to our online application process. If you have never applied for an ANS scholarship before here is how you do it:
Administered by ANS Scholarship policy & coordination committee
The General Application should be completed before applying for any division-administered or local section undergraduate and graduate scholarships listed below.
Application Deadline: February 1
Completing this application also qualifies you for the following scholarships established by our donors:
Community College / Trade School Scholarships
Application Deadline: April 1
Applicants must be current high school seniors and pursuing a STEM degree with an interest in nuclear science and technology.
Applicants must show exceptional financial need.
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Applicant must be enrolled in undergraduate studies in the discipline stated by the specific division
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Application Deadline: February 1 (unless noted otherwise below)
Applicants must be enrolled in undergraduate studies and fit into the geographical requirements determined by the local section.
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Applicants must be enrolled in graduate-level studies and fit into the geographical requirements determined by the local section.
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