ANS is committed to advancing, fostering, and promoting the development and application of nuclear sciences and technologies to benefit society.
Explore the many uses for nuclear science and its impact on energy, the environment, healthcare, food, and more.
Explore membership for yourself or for your organization.
Conference Spotlight
2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
Latest Magazine Issues
Feb 2026
Jul 2025
Latest Journal Issues
Nuclear Science and Engineering
March 2026
Nuclear Technology
February 2026
Fusion Science and Technology
January 2026
Latest News
Fusion energy: Progress, partnerships, and the path to deployment
Over the past decade, fusion energy has moved decisively from scientific aspiration toward a credible pathway to a new energy technology. Thanks to long-term federal support, we have significantly advanced our fundamental understanding of plasma physics—the behavior of the superheated gases at the heart of fusion devices. This knowledge will enable the creation and control of fusion fuel under conditions required for future power plants. Our progress is exemplified by breakthroughs at the National Ignition Facility and the Joint European Torus.
Technical Session
Tuesday, February 4, 2025|1:00–2:40PM EST|Cumberland C
Session Chair:
Billy Wilson (OPG)
Session Organizer:
Charles Lease
To access paper attachments, you must be logged in and registered for the meeting.
Register NowLog In
Intensive Hands-on Training for Nuclear Technicians and Operators: An Overview of the AAS Nuclear Degree Program at Idaho State University
1:00–1:25PM EST
Mackenzie Gorham (Idaho State)
Paper
Presentation Slides (Visible to Attendees) — Presentation - ISU Training for Technicians and Operators
Reinvigorating Industry and College Partnerships with the Revision of ACAD 08-006 Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program (NUCP)
1:25–1:50PM EST
Heather Davis (Constellation)
Presentation Slides (Visible to Attendees)
Expanding the Nuclear Energy Workforce Pool Through a Nuclear Chemical Engineering Minor
1:50–2:15PM EST
C.E. Brewer (New Mexico State), P.K. Andersen (New Mexico State), C.J. Windorff (New Mexico State)
Operator Performance Improvement Tracking System Version 2
2:15–2:40PM EST
James Dugas (TVA)
Presentation Slides (Visible to Attendees) — OPITS V2 PowerPoint
To join the conversation, you must be logged in and registered for the meeting.