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Division Spotlight
Accelerator Applications
The division was organized to promote the advancement of knowledge of the use of particle accelerator technologies for nuclear and other applications. It focuses on production of neutrons and other particles, utilization of these particles for scientific or industrial purposes, such as the production or destruction of radionuclides significant to energy, medicine, defense or other endeavors, as well as imaging and diagnostics.
Meeting Spotlight
2021 ANS Virtual Annual Meeting
June 14–16, 2021
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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ANS teams with WIN, NAYGN, NEI to launch I4N-NA contest
The American Nuclear Society has joined with Women in Nuclear, the North American Young Generation in Nuclear, and the Nuclear Energy Institute to launch the Innovation for Nuclear in North America (I4N-NA) contest.
For more information, go to the NAYGN website.
Plenary Session
Saturday, April 10, 2021|8:45–9:50AM (9:45–10:50AM EDT)
Session Chair:
Ishita Trivedi (NC State Univ.)
Session Producer:
Edward Chen (NC State Univ.)
Alternate Chair:
You are invited to an exciting plenary sessions at the annual Virtual ANS Student Conference 2021 (April 10, 2021) as we EMBRACE nuclear science and technology. Join us to hear more about the application of nuclear technology in space, propulsion, defense, and radioisotope production.
Plenary Speakers:
Julie EzoldRadioisotope Production and Operations Section HeadOak Ridge National Laboratory
Avneet SoodSenior Scientist,Los Alamos National Laboratory
William E. RussellChief Scientist,BWXT Nuclear Operations Group, Inc.
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