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Division Spotlight
Accelerator Applications
The division was organized to promote the advancement of knowledge of the use of particle accelerator technologies for nuclear and other applications. It focuses on production of neutrons and other particles, utilization of these particles for scientific or industrial purposes, such as the production or destruction of radionuclides significant to energy, medicine, defense or other endeavors, as well as imaging and diagnostics.
Meeting Spotlight
International Conference on Mathematics and Computational Methods Applied to Nuclear Science and Engineering (M&C 2025)
April 27–30, 2025
Denver, CO|The Westin Denver 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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Sam Altman steps down as Oklo board chair
Advanced nuclear company Oklo Inc. has new leadership for its board of directors as billionaire Sam Altman is stepping down from the position he has held since 2015. The move is meant to open new partnership opportunities with OpenAI, where Altman is CEO, and other artificial intelligence companies.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by ETWDD
Monday, June 16, 2025|1:00–2:45PM CDT|Great America 1/2
Session Chair:
Olivia M. Blackmon
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Sola Talabi
This dynamic panel explores the development of an academic roadmap for the nuclear energy sector, spanning from pre-K to postgraduate education (P-20). The roadmap was created from a series of workshops with 179 academic institutions across the United States focused on nuclear energy programs. Our expert panelists will discuss innovative approaches to enhance career awareness, optimize academic resources, and promote inclusive excellence in nuclear energy education. Discover how cutting-edge technologies like VR and AR are revolutionizing learning experiences, and learn about strategies to strengthen the pipeline of diverse talent into the industry. Join us for an engaging dialogue on creating a robust, accessible, and forward-thinking educational framework that will shape the future of nuclear energy. This session is essential for educators, industry professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in the intersection of education and nuclear energy.
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