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Division Spotlight
Robotics & Remote Systems
The Mission of the Robotics and Remote Systems Division is to promote the development and application of immersive simulation, robotics, and remote systems for hazardous environments for the purpose of reducing hazardous exposure to individuals, reducing environmental hazards and reducing the cost of performing work.
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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Latest News
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.
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March 21, 2024
Pathways to Nuclear
Highlighting Women in Trade and Craft Careers
5:00–6:00PM CDT
Available to All Users
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
Educator Training
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
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...
February 12, 2024
Spending Time on Spent Nuclear Fuel with the Department of Energy
Join us for a candid conversation around the future and status of nuclear waste management in this country between the DOE's Paul Murray and former ANS President Steve Nesbit. Read more...
February 2, 2024
Reflections from COP28
11:00AM–12:00PM CST
ANS CEO/Executive Director, Craig Piercy, discussed the recent COP28 event with expert participants who were on the ground and in the rooms where historic pledges and agreements related to nuclear energy were created. Read more...
January 25, 2024
Microreactors: Nuclear Power in a Small, Modular Package
Many times smaller than traditional nuclear reactors, microreactors are big news in clean energy technology. Learn what they are, how they work, and their benefits in this webinar for K-12 educators which featured Piyush Sabharwall, senior staff nuclear research scientist and technical lead for the DOE Office of Nuclear Energy's Microreactor R&D Program at Idaho National Laboratory. Read more...
December 18, 2023
Creating a Safe, Secure, and Healthy Global Nuclear Industry
3:00–4:00PM CST
Enjoy this discussion on how to create a safe, secure, and healthy nuclear industry. Read more...
December 12, 2023
Innovations Student Competition Webinar Series: Part I
Join us for the first in a series of webinars featuring winners of the the Innovations in Nuclear Energy Research & Development Student Competition (INSC). Read more...
November 8, 2023
Chicago Local Section Event
Update on SMR Technology
7:00–8:00PM CST
ANS Members Only
The ANS Chicago Section invites all ANS members to a presentation on SMR technology, presented by NuScale Power's Rebecca Norris. Read more...
October 19, 2023
Radioisotopes: Nuclear Applications Beyond Energy
There’s more to nuclear science and technology than generating electricity. Join us for Nuclear Science Week with Julie Ezold of Oak Ridge National Laboratory to learn about applications for radioactive isotopes beyond nuclear power. Read more...
October 4, 2023
International Perspectives on the Role of Nuclear Energy in a Net-Zero Future
1:00–2:00PM CDT
Experts from the academic, legal, and civil society community will offer perspectives around just what the main points and issues are within this constantly changing discussion and what the opportunities might be for nuclear energy in and around COP28. Read more...
September 28, 2023
Decoding Radioactive Decay: Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and More
This presentation on radioactive decay was created specifically for K-12 educators by former ANS President Dr. Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar, Associate Dean of the College of Science and Engineering and Professor of Nuclear Engineering at Idaho State University. Read more...
September 22, 2023
A One-on-One with NRC Chair Christopher Hanson
9:00–10:00AM CDT
ANS members have exclusive early access to watch a one-on-one interview with NRC Chair Christopher Hanson and ANS Executive Director/CEO Craig Piercy. Read more...
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September 20, 2023
Hispanic Excellence in the Nuclear Field
12:00–1:00PM CDT
This Hispanic Heritage Month event featured a distinguished panel of nuclear professionals from industry, academia, and government. Read more...
September 13, 2023
Atomic Allies Event
Expanding your Outreach Impact: Atomic Allies Nuclear Science Week Tools
2:00–3:15PM CDT
ANS and the Atomic Allies co-presented this engaging and informative session on how to elevate your Nuclear Science Week programming and expand your impact. Read more...
August 30, 2023
Revolutionizing the Future of Space Flight and Habitation
2:00–3:00PM CDT
Learn about programs at NASA, DARPA, and the DOD that aim to accelerate humanity's space-based ambitions with nuclear rockets and non-terrestrial reactors for energy. Read more...
