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Division Spotlight
Nuclear Criticality Safety
NCSD provides communication among nuclear criticality safety professionals through the development of standards, the evolution of training methods and materials, the presentation of technical data and procedures, and the creation of specialty publications. In these ways, the division furthers the exchange of technical information on nuclear criticality safety with the ultimate goal of promoting the safe handling of fissionable materials outside reactors.
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!
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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.
December 5, 2024
Supplier Showcase
5 Critical Approaches to Accelerate Advanced Nuclear Enterprise Success with Digital Transformation
10:00–11:00AM (11:00AM–12:00PM EST)
Available to All Users
Join us for an ANS Supplier Showcase webinar to discover how Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE platform, powered by virtual twin technology, is redefining nuclear project execution, efficiency, and lifecycle management. Read more...
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November 13, 2024
Dose-Free Radiation Visualization and Mitigation
1:00–2:00PM (2:00–3:00PM EST)
Join us for an ANS Supplier Showcase webinar and learn about the capabilities of Radiation Visualization with RadVision3D. Read more...
October 29, 2024
State of Nuclear
2:00–3:00PM (3:00–4:00PM EDT)
Panelists from across the nuclear policymaking sphere will dig into the major issues of the day and shed light on the longer-term implications. Read more...
October 24, 2024
Educator Training
Beyond Electricity: Exploring Non-Power Nuclear Applications
6:00–7:00PM (7:00–8:00PM EDT)
Join us during Nuclear Science Week for the next edition our Educator Training series. Read more...
A One-on-One with NRC Commissioner David Wright
10:00–11:00AM (11:00AM–12:00PM EDT)
ANS members have exclusive early access to watch a one-on-one interview with NRC Commissioner David Wright and ANS Executive Director/CEO Craig Piercy. Read more...
October 14, 2024
Hispanic Heritage and Nuclear Careers: A First-Generation Perspective
12:00–1:00PM (1:00–2:00PM EDT)
The Diversity and Inclusion in ANS Committee is presenting a special webinar delivered in Spanish in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Read more...
October 3, 2024
Chicago-Great Lakes Local Section Event
A New Era for Nuclear Energy: Unlocking Fast Reactor Fuel and Closing the Fuel Cycle
7:00–8:00PM (8:00–9:00PM EDT)
Ed Petit de Mange discussed Oklo’s groundbreaking approach to advancing nuclear energy and explored how Oklo’s reactor designs, fuel cycles, and strategic business model are creating an opportunity for a rapid expansion of nuclear power. Read more...
September 19, 2024
Unlocking the Invisible: An Introduction to Scintillators, Semiconductors, and Gamma Spectroscopy
Join us for an exciting deep dive into the world of radiation detection! This session will explore the science behind scintillators and semiconductors, key components in detecting and measuring radiation. Read more...
September 12, 2024
ANS-DOE Nuclear Energy Tribal Working Group Presentation
1:00–2:00PM (2:00–3:00PM EDT)
The American Nuclear Society and the Department of Energy presented a webinar and q&a with representatives from the Nuclear Energy Tribal Working Group. Read more...
September 11, 2024
We Cannot Effectively Influence Nonproliferation from the Sidelines
ANS Members Only
The ANS Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy Division invites you to a special members-only discussion on how the widespread adoption of U.S. nuclear nonproliferation norms will impact the future of advanced reactors. Read more...
July 30, 2024
ANS Members Take on Social Media
4:00–5:00PM (5:00–6:00PM EDT)
Leading nuclear social media influencer Isabelle Boemeke joins a panel of other top influencers to moderate a discussion on how they've used social media during their careers and what role they might see for it in the future. Read more...
July 29, 2024
Changing Strategy: International Deployment of Nuclear Power Plants
9:00–10:00AM (10:00–11:00AM EDT)
Join ANS International Council Chair Seth Grae and a panel of experts as they discuss the changing international nuclear power landscape. Read more...
June 6, 2024
Chicago Local Section Event
Curio Presentation
The ANS Chicago Section invites you to a presentation from Alex Wheeler of Curio, a company pioneering innovative nuclear waste recycling solutions and unlocking the full potential of the atom. Read more...
May 20, 2024
Past DOE Nuclear Energy Officials Roundtable
Join us for a special event featuring a roundtable discussion with six former leaders of the DOE's Office of Nuclear Energy. Read more...
May 17, 2024
Unlocking Africa’s Potential with Nuclear Energy
Hear from some of the industry’s key leaders working to advance nuclear in order to meet the increasing energy demands of the fasting growing population of any continent. Read more...
May 16, 2024
K-12 Classroom Investigations: Exploring Background Radiation
5:00–6:00PM (6:00–7:00PM EDT)
Learn how to capture background radiation in your classroom with a vacuum cleaner and a coffee filter. Join Candace Davison, ANS Professional Development Specialist, on May 16, 6:00 – 7:00 pm ET for this fun and informative presentation developed specifically for K-12 educators. Attend live for the opportunity to win a vintage Geiger-Müller counter. Read more...
May 9, 2024
Our Nuclear Family: Empowering Parents and Caregivers in the Nuclear Industry
The Diversity and Inclusion in ANS Committee is excited to invite you to a special webinar celebrating the invaluable contributions of parents in the nuclear industry. Read more...
April 24, 2024
An Inside Look at the FY 2025 Budget
Learn about the DOE's FY2025 budget request to Congress in a presentation by Mike Goff, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy. Read more...
April 16, 2024
Innovations Student Competition
Innovations Student Competition Webinar Series: Part III
Join us for the third installment of a series of webinars featuring winners of the the Innovations in Nuclear Energy Research & Development Student Competition (INSC). Read more...
March 28, 2024
Impacts of Deploying Reactors Fueled by High-Assay Low Enriched Uranium
The ANS Chicago Section invites you to a presentation from Amanda Bachmann of Argonne National Laboratory about the impacts of deploying reactors fueled by High-Assay Low Enriched Uranium (HALEU). Read more...
Advanced Reactor Roundup
Join us for the next edition of our Advanced Reactor Roundup series to hear the latest developments from BWXT, Kairos Power, Oklo, and x-Energy. Read more...