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Division Spotlight
Aerospace Nuclear Science & Technology
Organized to promote the advancement of knowledge in the use of nuclear science and technologies in the aerospace application. Specialized nuclear-based technologies and applications are needed to advance the state-of-the-art in aerospace design, engineering and operations to explore planetary bodies in our solar system and beyond, plus enhance the safety of air travel, especially high speed air travel. Areas of interest will include but are not limited to the creation of nuclear-based power and propulsion systems, multifunctional materials to protect humans and electronic components from atmospheric, space, and nuclear power system radiation, human factor strategies for the safety and reliable operation of nuclear power and propulsion plants by non-specialized personnel and more.
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!
Latest Magazine Issues
May 2025
Jan 2025
Latest Journal Issues
Nuclear Science and Engineering
June 2025
Nuclear Technology
Fusion Science and Technology
Latest News
ANS’s Mentor Match applications open
Applications are now open for the American Nuclear Society’s newly redesigned mentoring program. Mentor Match is a unique opportunity available only to ANS members that offers year-round mentorship and networking opportunities to Society members at any point in their education.
The deadline to apply for membership in the inaugural summer cohort, which will take place July 1–August 31, is June 20. The application form can be found here.
Energizing The World
Embedded Topical Meetings:
September 8–11, 2025
Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
Atlanta, GA|Marriott Marquis Atlanta
November 9–12, 2025
2025 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
Washington, DC|Washington Hilton
May 31–June 3, 2026
2026 Annual Conference
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
August 24–27, 2026
2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
November 15–18, 2026
2026 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
Phoenix, AZ|Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
June 13–16, 2027
2027 Annual Conference
Lake Buena Vista, FL|Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace
Embedded Topical Meeting:
October 31–November 4, 2027
2027 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
Washington, DC|The Westin Washington, DC Downtown
November 12–15, 2028
2028 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
Las Vegas, NV|The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
November 4–7, 2029
2029 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
November 16–19, 2031
2031 ANS Winter Meeting and Expo
