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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
Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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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August 2025
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Latest News
NRC cuts fees by 50 percent for advanced reactor applicants
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has announced it has amended regulations for the licensing, inspection, special projects, and annual fees it will charge applicants and licensees for fiscal year 2025.
To add or remove a session from your itinerary, please check the circle to the left of its title.
10:00–11:40AM EST
Cumberland C
Session Chair: Drew Thomas|Alternate Chair: Charles Lease
Cumberland B
Session Chair: Amanda Cobb
Panel|Cumberland A
Session Chair: Lori Brady|Alternate Chair: Tim Riti
1:00–2:40PM EST
Session Chair: Bert Barnes
Session Chair: Billy Wilson
Session Chair: Hannah Hunnicutt
3:20–5:00PM EST
Session Chair: Liv Blackmon
Session Chair: John Mobley
Session Chair: Drew Thomas|Alternate Chair: Olivia Blackmon
10:10–11:50AM EST
Session Chair: Dave Helling
1:10–2:50PM EST
Session Chair: Dan Randolph
8:00–9:40AM EST
Cumberland A
Session Chair: Drew Thomas
