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Division Spotlight
Reactor Physics
The division's objectives are to promote the advancement of knowledge and understanding of the fundamental physical phenomena characterizing nuclear reactors and other nuclear systems. The division encourages research and disseminates information through meetings and publications. Areas of technical interest include nuclear data, particle interactions and transport, reactor and nuclear systems analysis, methods, design, validation and operating experience and standards. The Wigner Award heads the awards program.
Meeting Spotlight
ANS Student Conference 2025
April 3–5, 2025
Albuquerque, NM|The University of New Mexico
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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Fires extinguished at Chernobyl following drone strike
Ukraine’s State Emergency Service has finally gained full control over a blaze that started February 14 after a drone struck the protective dome over the destroyed reactor from the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear plant accident.
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September 12, 2024
ANS-DOE Nuclear Energy Tribal Working Group Presentation
1:00–2:00PM CDT
Available to All Users
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
12:00–1:00PM CDT
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 CDT
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 CDT
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
7:00–8:00PM CDT
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
10:00–11:00AM CDT
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
Educator Training
K-12 Classroom Investigations: Exploring Background Radiation
5:00–6:00PM CDT
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...
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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...
March 21, 2024
Pathways to Nuclear
Highlighting Women in Trade and Craft Careers
Join us for a look at how women are making history in nuclear science and technology trade careers. Read more...
March 15, 2024
Year in Review: Nuclear Thermal Hydraulic Achievements of 2023
11:00AM–12:30PM CDT
Leaders from the ANS Thermal Hydraulics Division will highlight some of the most impactful work from 2023 in a panel discussion. Read more...
March 7, 2024
In the Lab with Nuclear Scientists: Critical and Sub-critical Assemblies
5:00–6:00PM CST
Comet isn’t just one of Santa’s reindeer. To nuclear scientists, Comet—along with Planet, Flat-top, and Godiva IV—is a critical assembly, a type of reactor essential in conducting experiments using fissionable materials. Learn how they are used by scientists at Los Alamos, Lawrence Livermore, and Sandia national laboratories. Read more...
March 5, 2024
Development of a US-Based UNF Recycling Pilot Facility and Nonproliferation Implications
3:00–3:30PM CST
The ANS Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy Division hosted a special members-only event on the development of a US-based UNF recycling pilot facility. Read more...
February 21, 2024
Innovations Student Competition Webinar Series: Part II
1:00–2:00PM CST
Join us for the second part in a series of webinars featuring winners of the the Innovations in Nuclear Energy Research & Development Student Competition (INSC). Read more...
February 20, 2024
Build a Nucleus: K-12 Classroom Investigations
Join us for this K-12 Educator Training webinar featuring the latest nuclear simulation from PhET Interactive Simulations: Build a Nucleus. Learn how your students can play with protons and neutrons from PhET's Luisa Vargas Suarez, the sim's creator. Read more...
February 15, 2024
ANS Chicago and Michigan-Ohio Section Event
Students of Nuclear Science
6:00–7:00PM CST
The ANS Chicago and Michigan-Ohio Sections invite you to hear presentations from advanced-degree students within their sections. Read more...
