ANS is committed to advancing, fostering, and promoting the development and application of nuclear sciences and technologies to benefit society.
Explore the many uses for nuclear science and its impact on energy, the environment, healthcare, food, and more.
Division Spotlight
Radiation Protection & Shielding
The Radiation Protection and Shielding Division is developing and promoting radiation protection and shielding aspects of nuclear science and technology — including interaction of nuclear radiation with materials and biological systems, instruments and techniques for the measurement of nuclear radiation fields, and radiation shield design and evaluation.
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!
Latest Magazine Issues
May 2024
Jan 2024
Latest Journal Issues
Nuclear Science and Engineering
June 2024
Nuclear Technology
Fusion Science and Technology
Latest News
Bill would eliminate public hearing requirement in nuclear licensing
A bill being considered in the U.S. Senate seeks to remove the requirement for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to hold a public hearing for every nuclear reactor application.
Current law requires public hearings to be held by the NRC toward the end the all reactor license application process, in addition to the statutorily required environmental and safety reviews that provide public engagement opportunities for stakeholders and citizens.
May 14, 2024, 9:30AM
Oklo now trading on NYSE
May 14, 2024, 7:01AM
How robust is HALEU from a nonproliferation perspective?
May 13, 2024, 3:10PM
DIII-D upgrades to shape the future of magnetic fusion energy research
May 13, 2024, 12:00PM
Constellation Energy’s earnings skyrocket as investors eye AI
May 13, 2024, 9:30AM
Advancing nuclear science and technology for the benefit of humanity
JUNE 16–19, 2024 | Las Vegas, NV
JULY 21–25, 2024 | Madison, WI
AUGUST 4–7, 2024 | Marco Island, FL
AMERICAN NUCLEAR SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP
ANS is the premier society for professionals who want to advance their careers, exchange knowledge, advocate for their field, and shape the future of nuclear science and technology.
NUCLEAR ENERGY, SCIENCE, & TECHNOLOGY
ANS helps people learn about the benefits of nuclear science and technology.
DONATE TODAY
Helping nuclear imagine, design, and build a better world.
PUBLICATIONS
Join more than 11,000 readers in keeping up with the latest developments in the nuclear field with our flagship trade publication.
Stay up to date with the decommissioning, environmental remediation, and waste management segments of the nuclear industry.
Shop
Browse our catalog of books, journals, maps and more for accurate and authoritative nuclear-related content.