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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
International Conference on Mathematics and Computational Methods Applied to Nuclear Science and Engineering (M&C 2025)
April 27–30, 2025
Denver, CO|The Westin Denver 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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Another building prepares to come down at Oak Ridge’s Y-12 complex
The Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management said that crews with the Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) and its cleanup contractor UCOR are preparing to demolish another deteriorating Manhattan Project–era building at the Y-12 National Security Complex at Oak Ridge, Tenn.
Technical Session|Panel|Panels
Saturday, April 6, 2024|1:35–2:55PM EDT|Reber Room 135
Session Chair:
Brandon S. Castillo (Penn State University)
Session Organizer:
Jonathan B. Balog (Penn State University)
Navigating nuclear engineering is tough, but it can be even harder as a 1st Generation Student. Our all-1st Generation Student panel aims to share their experiences going through college and transitioning into the workforce, along with insights on what they would do differently and advice for other 1st Generation Students out there!
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