About ANS
- ANS is committed to advancing, fostering, and promoting the development and application of nuclear sciences and technologies to benefit society.
About Nuclear
- Explore the many uses for nuclear science and its impact on energy, the environment, healthcare, food, and more.
Communities
- Division Spotlight
  Decommissioning & Environmental Sciences
  The mission of the Decommissioning and Environmental Sciences (DES) Division is to promote the development and use of those skills and technologies associated with the use of nuclear energy and the optimal management and stewardship of the environment, sustainable development, decommissioning, remediation, reutilization, and long-term surveillance and maintenance of nuclear-related installations, and sites. The target audience for this effort is the membership of the Division, the Society, and the public at large.
Events
- Meeting Spotlight
  Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
  September 8–11, 2025
  Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Standards
- 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!
Publications
- Latest Magazine Issues
  Jun 2025
  Jan 2025
  Latest Journal Issues
  Nuclear Science and Engineering
  August 2025
  Nuclear Technology
  July 2025
  Fusion Science and Technology
  July 2025
- Latest News
  NRC cuts fees by 50 percent for advanced reactor applicants
  The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has announced it has amended regulations for the licensing, inspection, special projects, and annual fees it will charge applicants and licensees for fiscal year 2025.
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Award Recipients

Robert Ammon

Joshua Vajda

Donald E. Burkhart, Jr. (WY)
Marcio Paes-Barreto

Bruce Hallbert

D. V. Rao

Jim Kinsey
Mark Holbrook and Wayne Moe

Richard K. Lester

Mitchell Farmer

Richard Denning

Margaret E. Harding

Mario D. Carelli

Ernest D. Eason
G. Robert Odette
Randy K. Nanstad
Takuya Yamamoto and Joyce E. Wright.

Terry L. Schulz

Chien Chang (Johnny) Lin

David I. Poston
Terry Kammash

Charles W. Forsberg

Richard Rhodes

Barth Doroshuk
John Rycyna
Marvin Bowman
Donis Shaw

Bertrand Tavitian

Raymond W. Durante

Bruno Sicard
Herve Bernard
Jean-Paul Chaudat and Jacques Bourges

Bernard L. Cohen

J. Neil Rutger

Jerry D. Christian

Eric McFarland

H. "Peter" Planchon
John I. Sackett

Jean Francois Pineau
Allain Rannou
Marie-Christine Robe

Louis Saint-Lebe

Bruce D. Kenyon

John O'Sullivan

Glen J. Schoessow
Alfred C. Tollison, Jr.
James D. Vandergrift

Milton Levenson
William R. Stratton
Edward Warman

Michael E. Phelps
Team: Thomas F. Budinger
Stephen E. Derenzo and Ronald H. Huseman

Jack E. Vessely and John M. Armaral
Team of Leonard Reichle
Benjamin Tenzer
Bertrand Mazo
Honorable Mention to Maurice G. Silk and team of Gary Dau
William J. Collins
Mohamed Behravesh

Allison M. Platt and team of R. Bonniaud
N. Jacquet-Francillon
A. Jouan
F. Laude and C. Sombret

Loft/Semiscale Project and D.O. Campbell
A.P. Malinauskas
W.R. Stratton

Cyril Comar (posthumous)

Yankee Atomic Electric Company

Experimental Breeder Reactor (EBR-II) Project Team

J.O. Biomeke
F. Culler
J. Blomeke
D.E. Ferguson and R. Wymer

Norman C. Rasmussen

Edward G. Struxness

Watler Meyer

G. Robert Keepin

Lendell E. Steele

Ely M. Gelbard

Arthur G. Ward

W. Wayne Meinke

Warren R. Gromes
Paul Cohen

Jack Chernick
Mark Nelkin

Benjamin Lustman

V.P. Guinn
G.W. Ledicotte
R.M. Walter
P.B. Price and R.L. Fleischer

Leon O. Jacobson

Alberto F. Thompson