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Division Spotlight
Reactor Physics
The division's objectives are to promote the advancement of knowledge and understanding of the fundamental physical phenomena characterizing nuclear reactors and other nuclear systems. The division encourages research and disseminates information through meetings and publications. Areas of technical interest include nuclear data, particle interactions and transport, reactor and nuclear systems analysis, methods, design, validation and operating experience and standards. The Wigner Award heads the awards program.
Meeting Spotlight
2023 ANS Annual Meeting
June 11–14, 2023
Indianapolis, IN|Marriott Indianapolis 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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NuScale, Accelerant ally to develop operator training program
NuScale Power has signed an agreement with training and consulting firm Accelerant Solutions for the development and implementation of a reactor operator training program, the Portland, Ore.–based small modular reactor developer announced on June 7.
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New this year, Executive Panels have been added to provide busy nuclear professionals a broader look at developments in nuclear science and technology and their impact on policy and markets. Click on the links below for more information about the Executive Panels, which focus on crisis communications, diversity and inclusion, lessons learned from new construction projects, and the 2021 Polar Vortex energy blackouts as well as advances in space technology, non-power technologies and nuclear capabilities, and action on nuclear waste.
Panel|Session Chair: Jeffrey C. King
Monday, June 14, 2021|1:00–2:45PM EDT
Panel|Session Chair: W. Neal Mann
Monday, June 14, 2021|3:15–5:00PM EDT
Panel|Session Chair: Craig Piercy
Tuesday, June 15, 2021|12:00–1:45PM EDT
Panel|Cosponsored by ETWDD|Session Chair: Andrew Smith
Tuesday, June 15, 2021|2:15–4:00PM EDT
Panel|Session Chair: Shaun Anderson
Tuesday, June 15, 2021|4:30–6:15PM EDT
Panel|Session Chair: Steven P. Nesbit
Wednesday, June 16, 2021|12:00–1:45PM EDT
Panel|Cosponsored by ETWDD|Session Chair: Shirly Rodriguez
Wednesday, June 16, 2021|2:15–4:00PM EDT
Panel|Session Chair: Kenneth J. Aupperle
Wednesday, June 16, 2021|4:30–6:15PM EDT
