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Division Spotlight
Operations & Power
Members focus on the dissemination of knowledge and information in the area of power reactors with particular application to the production of electric power and process heat. The division sponsors meetings on the coverage of applied nuclear science and engineering as related to power plants, non-power reactors, and other nuclear facilities. It encourages and assists with the dissemination of knowledge pertinent to the safe and efficient operation of nuclear facilities through professional staff development, information exchange, and supporting the generation of viable solutions to current issues.
Meeting Spotlight
2022 ANS Winter Meeting and Technology Expo
November 13–17, 2022
Phoenix, AZ|Arizona Grand Resort
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!
Latest Magazine Issues
Aug 2022
Jan 2022
Latest Journal Issues
Nuclear Science and Engineering
September 2022
Nuclear Technology
Fusion Science and Technology
August 2022
Latest News
Germany’s nuclear decision: Hold the confetti for now
For the few members of the nuclear community who haven’t already been made aware, the Wall Street Journal yesterday published a story headlined “Germany to Keep Last Three Nuclear Power Plants Running in Policy U-Turn.” According to the WSJ, the German government plans to postpone retirement of the plants—all of which had been slated for closure by the end of 2022—fearing an inadequate energy supply this winter.
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The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is the U.S. Navy’s trusted partner for superior nuclear propulsion technology, design, testing, training, and support. We have cradle-to-grave responsibility from technology development through design to disposal. We have one mission: to develop the world’s best naval nuclear propulsion systems for all U.S. Navy submarines and aircraft carriers, training Sailors to operate them, and provide full lifecycle support to the Fleet. We offer a unique opportunity to contribute to a unique mission – to ensure the effectiveness and safety of our designs, to ensure the unfailing availability of these national assets, to train the Sailors that operate these propulsion plants, and to responsively and safely dispose of spent fuel. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory relies on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8,000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel. For more information and to view meaningful career opportunities, please visit https://navalnuclearlab.energy.gov.
Join one of the manned informal booth times slots below. Talk directly to recruiters from Nuclear Naval Laboratory and ask questions about the organization and positions available. The Open Q&A sessions are hosted using Microsoft Teams. You must download the Microsoft Teams app and have an active Microsoft account in order to join.
Thursday, April 8
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM EDT - Open Q&A SessionVisit Booth
Friday, April 9
Saturday, April 10
11:00 AM - 3:30 PM EDT - Open Q&A SessionVisit Booth
4:30 - 6:00 PM EDT - Open Q&A SessionVisit Booth
Saturday, April 10, 2021|2:30–3:30PM (3:30–4:30PM EDT)
