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Fusion Energy
This division promotes the development and timely introduction of fusion energy as a sustainable energy source with favorable economic, environmental, and safety attributes. The division cooperates with other organizations on common issues of multidisciplinary fusion science and technology, conducts professional meetings, and disseminates technical information in support of these goals. Members focus on the assessment and resolution of critical developmental issues for practical fusion energy applications.
Meeting Spotlight
2025 ANS Annual Conference
June 15–18, 2025
Chicago, IL|Chicago Marriott 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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Nominations open for CNTA awards
Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness is accepting nominations for its Fred C. Davison Distinguished Scientist Award and its Nuclear Service Award. Nominations for both awards must be submitted by August 1.
The awards will be presented this fall as part of the CNTA’s annual Edward Teller Lecture event.
2024
Kelsey AmundsonPierre-Clement Simon
2023
Patrick J. Snouffer
2022
Alexandra Siwy
2021
Harsh S. Desai
2020
Tim CrookMatthew D. Wargon
2019
Alyse S. Huffman
2018
Brett D. Rampal
2017
Shikha Prasad
2016
Kathryn D. Huff
2015
Nicolas Stauff
2014
Rachel Slaybaugh
2013
Piyush Sabharwall
2012
Elia Merzari
2010
Arielle Jennifer Miller
Arielle Miller
2009
A. Nichole Ellis
2007
W. David Pointer