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Division Spotlight
Thermal Hydraulics
The division provides a forum for focused technical dialogue on thermal hydraulic technology in the nuclear industry. Specifically, this will include heat transfer and fluid mechanics involved in the utilization of nuclear energy. It is intended to attract the highest quality of theoretical and experimental work to ANS, including research on basic phenomena and application to nuclear system design.
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!
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Jun 2025
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Nuclear Science and Engineering
July 2025
Nuclear Technology
June 2025
Fusion Science and Technology
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Nominations open for CNTA awards
Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness is accepting nominations for its Fred C. Davison Distinguished Scientist Award and its Nuclear Service Award. Nominations for both awards must be submitted by August 1.
The awards will be presented this fall as part of the CNTA’s annual Edward Teller Lecture event.
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
