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Division Spotlight
Nuclear Installations Safety
Devoted specifically to the safety of nuclear installations and the health and safety of the public, this division seeks a better understanding of the role of safety in the design, construction and operation of nuclear installation facilities. The division also promotes engineering and scientific technology advancement associated with the safety of such facilities.
Meeting Spotlight
2022 ANS Annual Meeting
June 12–16, 2022
Anaheim, CA|Anaheim 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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May 2022
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Nuclear Science and Engineering
June 2022
Nuclear Technology
Fusion Science and Technology
Latest News
Cost drivers of nuclear steam cycle construction
Interest in reducing carbon emissions around the world continues to climb. As a complement to the increasing deployment of variably generating renewables, advanced nuclear is commonly shown in net-zero grid modeling for 2050 because it represents firm electricity production that can flex in output with load demands.1 However, these projections are challenged by the high levelized cost of electricity associated with legacy nuclear construction, which is often more than double that of modern combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plants.
The American Nuclear Society is a professional organization of engineers and scientists devoted to peaceful and beneficial applications of nuclear science and technology. Its more than 10,000 members come from diverse technical backgrounds covering the full range of engineering disciplines as well as the physical and biological sciences within the nuclear field. Members of the American Nuclear Society benefit from collaboration, exchanging insights and exploring possibilities within the realm of nuclear science and technology. Be a part of this tradition and join the ANS community today.
Established Member: $175 (Age 36 and over)
Young Member: $130 (Age 35 and under, or five years or less since graduation)
Emeritus: $130 (10+ years membership, age 60 and over, and retired)
Recent Graduate: $35 (1+ year student membership; available for one year following graduation)
Online Application
Printable Application
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: $3,500
50-64: $2,900
65+: $775
Contact the Membership Department
Renew your ANS membership for 2021 or 2022!
Membership cost dependent on number of employees involved in nuclear activities: From $500 - $8,000
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