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Division Spotlight
Isotopes & Radiation
Members are devoted to applying nuclear science and engineering technologies involving isotopes, radiation applications, and associated equipment in scientific research, development, and industrial processes. Their interests lie primarily in education, industrial uses, biology, medicine, and health physics. Division committees include Analytical Applications of Isotopes and Radiation, Biology and Medicine, Radiation Applications, Radiation Sources and Detection, and Thermal Power Sources.
Meeting Spotlight
2024 ANS Annual Conference
June 16–19, 2024
Las Vegas, NV|Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
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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Apr 2024
Jan 2024
Latest Journal Issues
Nuclear Science and Engineering
June 2024
Nuclear Technology
May 2024
Fusion Science and Technology
Latest News
Commercial nuclear innovation "new space" age
In early 2006, a start-up company launched a small rocket from a tiny island in the Pacific. It exploded, showering the island with debris. A year later, a second launch attempt sent a rocket to space but failed to make orbit, burning up in the atmosphere. Another year brought a third attempt—and a third failure. The following month, in September 2008, the company used the last of its funds to launch a fourth rocket. It reached orbit, making history as the first privately funded liquid-fueled rocket to do so.
All In on Nuclear Deployment: The Stakes Have Never Been Higher
Embedded Topical Meetings:
November 17–21, 2024
2024 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
Orlando, FL|Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
June 15–18, 2025
2025 ANS Annual Conference
Chicago, IL|Chicago Marriott Downtown
November 9–12, 2025
2025 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
Washington, DC|Washington Hilton
May 31–June 3, 2026
2026 Annual Conference
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
Embedded Topical Meeting:
November 15–18, 2026
2026 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
Phoenix, AZ|Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
June 13–16, 2027
2027 Annual Conference
Lake Buena Vista, FL|Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace
October 31–November 4, 2027
2027 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
Washington, DC|The Westin Washington, DC Downtown
November 4–7, 2029
2029 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
2031 ANS Winter Meeting and Expo