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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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Nominations open for CNTA awards
Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness (CNTA) is accepting nominations for its Fred C. Davison Distinguished Scientist Award, as well as for its Nuclear Service Award. Nominations for both awards must be submitted by August 1.
The awards will be presented in the fall as part of CNTA’s annual Edward Teller Lecture event.
ANS President
Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar, PhDANS President 2020-2021
General Chair
Dr. Thomas ZachariaOak Ridge National LaboratoryDirector
ANS CEO
Craig H. PiercyANS Executive Director/CEO
Opening Remarks
Jennifer M. GranholmSecretary of the U.S. Department of Energy
SPEAKERS
Rita BaranwalElectric Power Research InstituteVice President and Chief Nuclear Officer
Jeffrey B. GuldnerChairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive OfficerPinnacle West Capital Corp. Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive OfficerArizona Public Service Company
Christopher T. HansonU.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionChairman
Maria KorsnickNuclear Energy InstitutePresident and Chief Executive Officer
Chris LevesqueTerraPowerPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Jeffrey (Jeff) J. LyashPresident and Chief Executive OfficerTennessee Valley Authority
Mark P. MillsSenior Fellow, Manhattan InstituteFaculty Fellow, Northwestern University McCormick School of EngineeringStrategic Partner, Montrose Lane
Clay SellX-energyChief Executive Officer
Michael ShellenbergerAuthor "Apocalypse Never: Why Environmental Alarmism Hurts Us All"Environmental ProgressPresident
Jay WilemanPresident and CEOGE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
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