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Division Spotlight
Thermal Hydraulics
The division provides a forum for focused technical dialogue on thermal hydraulic technology in the nuclear industry. Specifically, this will include heat transfer and fluid mechanics involved in the utilization of nuclear energy. It is intended to attract the highest quality of theoretical and experimental work to ANS, including research on basic phenomena and application to nuclear system design.
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.
Nuclear Science Week
July 23, 2020|12:00–12:30PM (1:00–1:30PM EDT)
Available to All Users
Whether you’ve never heard of Nuclear Science Week, or it’s a regular event in your classroom, join us July 23, 1:00 pm EDT, for a half-hour webinar featuring Jennifer Hayden of the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History, originators of Nuclear Science Week.
Jennifer will discuss the history of Nuclear Science Week, current scope, and support available to educators and others. The webinar is open to the public, free of charge, but registration is required. It's not too soon to start planning; Nuclear Science Week starts October 18.