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Division Spotlight
Operations & Power
Members focus on the dissemination of knowledge and information in the area of power reactors with particular application to the production of electric power and process heat. The division sponsors meetings on the coverage of applied nuclear science and engineering as related to power plants, non-power reactors, and other nuclear facilities. It encourages and assists with the dissemination of knowledge pertinent to the safe and efficient operation of nuclear facilities through professional staff development, information exchange, and supporting the generation of viable solutions to current issues.
Meeting Spotlight
2023 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
November 12–15, 2023
Washington, D.C.|Washington Hilton
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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National Museum of Nuclear Science and History explores “atomic” culture
For many of us, the toys of our childhood leave indelible marks on our consciousness, affecting our long-term perceptions and attitudes about certain things. Hot Wheels may inspire a lifelong fascination with fast, flashy automobiles, while Barbies might shape ideas about beauty and self-image. For the generation who grew up during the Atomic Age—the post–World War II era from roughly the mid-1940s to the early 1960s—the toys, games, and entertainment of their childhoods might have included things like atomic pistols, atomic trains, rings with tiny amounts of radioactive elements, and comic books, puzzles, and music about nuclear weapons.
The American Nuclear Society is a professional organization for those that embrace the nuclear sciences and technologies for their vital contributions to improving people’s lives and preserving the planet. Its more than 10,000 members come from all walks of life, including engineers, doctors, students, educators, scientists, soldiers, advocates, suppliers, government employees, and others. Members of the American Nuclear Society benefit from collaboration, exchanging insights, and exploring possibilities within the realm of nuclear science and technology. Become a part of this dynamic and growing community and help us shape the future of nuclear.
Established Member: $195 (Age 36 and over)
Young Member: $140 (Age 35 and under, or five years or less since graduation)
Emeritus: $140 (10+ years membership, age 60 and over, and retired)
Recent Graduate: $35 (1+ year student membership; available for one year following graduation)
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Active undergraduate or graduate student: $35
Must be enrolled at the college/university level. High school students with an interest in nuclear may also join.
For a one-time fee, members can retain their ANS membership for life.
Age 49 and under: $3,800
50-64: $3,150
65+: $995
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Membership cost dependent on number of employees involved in nuclear activities: From $660 - $9,570
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