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Nuclear Criticality Safety
NCSD provides communication among nuclear criticality safety professionals through the development of standards, the evolution of training methods and materials, the presentation of technical data and procedures, and the creation of specialty publications. In these ways, the division furthers the exchange of technical information on nuclear criticality safety with the ultimate goal of promoting the safe handling of fissionable materials outside reactors.
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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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.
Technical Session
Saturday, April 10, 2021|12:00–1:00PM EDT
Session Chair:
Ishita Trivedi
Alternate Chair:
Edward Chen (NC State Univ.)
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The Pitch Your Research competition (sponsored by YMG) provides students the opportunity to present their research and compete against their peers for cash prizes. Undergraduates will present any research conducted during their undergraduate career, and graduates will present research conducted while in a Master’s or PhD program. Each student will have 3 minutes to present their research with one static slide. Register by March 5, 2021 to be considered!
Prizes:
1st Place: $150 Cash + YMG Webinar for winner only
2nd Place: $100 Cash
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