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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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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Nuclear Dirigo
On April 22, 1959, Rear Admiral George J. King, superintendent of the Maine Maritime Academy, announced that following the completion of the 1960 training cruise, cadets would begin the study of nuclear engineering. Courses at that time included radiation physics, reactor control and instrumentation, reactor theory and engineering, thermodynamics, shielding, core design, reactor maintenance, and nuclear aspects.
Executive Session|Panel
Wednesday, June 18, 2025|8:00–9:45AM CDT|Chicago Ballroom D
Session Chair:
Dan Goldberg (ANS Programs Director)
With a projected 300,000+ jobs needing to be filled in order to meet the demands of future nuclear workforce needs, ANS has recently launched a new professional development program and is rolling out a new Certified Nuclear Professional (CNP) credential this summer. Learn about these ambitious new initiatives and how you and your employees can benefit from the CNP program and certificate courses such as Nuclear 101 and Licensing & Regulation. You'll also hear about upcoming programs and hear from a panel of experts in the field as they discuss how they plan to address the upcoming challenges to meet the needs of the growing nuclear workforce.
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