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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
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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NRC dockets construction permit for Dow, X-energy SMR
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has accepted Dow’s construction permit application to build an X-energy small modular reactor in Seadrift, Texas.
Executive Session|Panel
Wednesday, June 18, 2025|10:00–11:45AM CDT|Chicago Ballroom D
Session Chair:
John Fabian (Director of Publications, American Nuclear Society)
Join the editorial team behind Nuclear News for an open roundtable discussion about how stories are sourced, selected, and developed for the magazine. Writers will share their process for identifying timely and relevant content—from scanning headlines to deep-diving into technical topics—and how they work to balance coverage across industry sectors and interest areas.
This interactive session will include read-time polling to allow the audience a change to weight in: What topics do you want to see more of in Nuclear News? Bring your ieas, your questions, and your curiousity for a candia conversation with the people behind the pages.
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