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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
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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Nuclear Science and Engineering
June 2025
Nuclear Technology
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Latest News
Elementl and Google agree on site-first approach to three nuclear projects
Elementl Power Inc. is a “technology agnostic” nuclear project developer looking to bring more than 10 gigawatts of new nuclear power on line in the United States by 2035, and Google wants to see more baseload nuclear power supplying its data centers. The two companies announced May 7 that they have signed a strategic agreement to “pre-position” three project sites for advanced nuclear energy.
November 9–12, 2025
Washington, DC|Washington Hilton
Submissions should contain new data and investigations in scientific or program areas that are of general interest, address problems of interdisciplinary significance, or include in-depth discussions of scientific and technical issues or waste management regulatory and policy issues. SUBMIT A SUMMARY
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General Chair:
Thomas Hanlon (Y-12 National Security Complex)
Program Chair:
James W. Behrens
ANTPC 2025 Call for Papers
