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Division Spotlight
Fuel Cycle & Waste Management
Devoted to all aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle including waste management, worldwide. Division specific areas of interest and involvement include uranium conversion and enrichment; fuel fabrication, management (in-core and ex-core) and recycle; transportation; safeguards; high-level, low-level and mixed waste management and disposal; public policy and program management; decontamination and decommissioning environmental restoration; and excess weapons materials disposition.
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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A look inside NIST’s work to optimize cancer treatment and radiation dosimetry
In an article just published by the Taking Measure blog of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Stephen Russek—who leads the Imaging Physics Project in the Magnetic Imaging Group at NIST and codirects the MRI Biomarker Measurement Service—describes his team’s work using phantom stand-ins for human tissue.
Monday, December 11, 2023|5:30–7:00PM CST
Restaurant August, 301 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Join us for an electrifying evening dedicated to forging connections and fostering collaboration in the field of nuclear materials. Whether you're a budding researcher, an enthusiastic graduate student, or an industry professional taking your first steps, our Early Career Networking Social offers a vibrant platform to exchange ideas, spark innovation, and cultivate meaningful relationships with future potential employers. Engage with fellow nuclear materials researchers, share early career insights, and unlock new possibilities for your career in this dynamic event designed to propel your career in our field forward. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your network and ignite your professional journey in the exciting realm of nuclear materials science and engineering.
This event is limited at 75 people, so head that way right after the technical sessions!