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Division Spotlight
Reactor Physics
The division's objectives are to promote the advancement of knowledge and understanding of the fundamental physical phenomena characterizing nuclear reactors and other nuclear systems. The division encourages research and disseminates information through meetings and publications. Areas of technical interest include nuclear data, particle interactions and transport, reactor and nuclear systems analysis, methods, design, validation and operating experience and standards. The Wigner Award heads the awards program.
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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NorthStar subsidiary wins $537M contract to demo USS Enterprise
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded NorthStar Group Services subsidiary NorthStar Maritime Dismantlement Services a firm-fixed-price contract worth $536,749,731 for the dismantling, recycling, and disposal of the historic USS Enterprise (now also known as the ex-Enterprise), the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The work will be performed in Mobile, Ala., and is expected to be completed by November 2029.
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Peter Murray
Paul J. Turinsky
University of Wisconsin-Madison (Best Student Section)University of Florida (Best Student Section)Rensselar Polytechnic Institute (Honorable Mention)University of Missouri-Rolla (Honorable Mention)
Paul Bacca
Truc-Nam Dinh
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Small Local SectionsVirginia (Best Membership, Best Section Management)Savannah River (Best Meetings and Programs, Best Public Information and Education)Large Local SectionsIdaho (Best Overall)International Local SectionsFrance (Best Meetings and Programs,Best Section Management)
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USS NautilusGrotonConnecticut Approved FebruaryCogema La Hague Plant Approved September
Roger Stoller
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GraduateUniversity of MichiganJeremy Conlin, Chris Kirby, Kevin LynnUndergraduateGeorgia Institute of TechnologyV.L. Beavers, W.A. Casino, J.R. Cheatham, Z.W. Friis, R.D.Green, W.R. Hamilton, K.W. Haufler, J.D. Hutchinson, R.A. Lorio, J.W. Maddox, A.A. Manzoor, M.R. TerryUniversity of FloridaChristian F. Acosta, Bobby Ahmed, Jorge WeirUniversity of TennesseeTyler Cornell, Ryan Giar, Youssef Sharara, Scott Outten, Igor Petrusky
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South Texas ProjectSTP Nuclear Operating Company
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