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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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Nuclear Science and Engineering
August 2025
Nuclear Technology
July 2025
Fusion Science and Technology
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.
May 4–8, 2025
Powering Today’s Ambitions to Reach Tomorrow’s Realities
Huntsville, AL|Huntsville Marriott and the Space & Rocket Center
Thomas M. Brown Ph.D. NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center
Craig H. Piercy American Nuclear Society
Rae Ann Meyer NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center
Jason Turpin NASA's Space Nuclear Propulsion Project Office
Michael J. Barrett, Ph.D. NASA’s Glenn Research Center
Kurt Polzin, Ph.D. NASA's Space Nuclear Propulsion Office
Marsha McDanielIdaho National Laboratory
Les JohnsonNASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center
John M. Horack, Ph. D.Ohio State University
Travis Knight, Ph.D.University of South Carolina
L. Dale Thomas, Ph.D., P.E.University of Alabama in Huntsville
Koroush Shirvan, Ph.D.MIT
Davey Jones NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center
Joseph K. Miller BWXT Advanced Technologies LLC
Georgette Alexander-MorrisonX-energy Capture and Proposals
Christina A. Back, Ph.D.General Atomics Nuclear Technologies and Materials
Harsh S. DesaiZeno Power
NETS is the premier annual gathering of individuals from NASA, national laboratories, industry, and academia for discussions on space nuclear power and propulsion with an additional focus on new and emerging technologies to further space exploration capabilities.
Enhance your visibility at the NETS 2025 by becoming a sponsor. All sponsors are recognized on the meeting website and in promotional communications. All sponsors will also be acknowledged at the Opening Plenary and on signage displayed throughout the meeting. Sponsorship packages are limited, so reserve your sponsorship package early. Download the Prospectus
