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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
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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Nuclear Technology
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Latest News
Atomic Museum marks 20 years of education
The National Atomic Testing Museum, better known as the Atomic Museum, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Located in Las Vegas, Nev., the museum was established in 2005 to preserve the legacy of the Nevada Test Site, now called the Nevada National Security Sites.
Thursday, April 13, 2023|8:00AM–5:00PM EDT
Leaves from the Hilton
Description: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) was established in 1943 as a part of the Manhattan Project. ORNL has over 5,800 employees and focuses on research in energy and national security through cutting-edge research and technology. Read more at Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Solving the Big Problems | ORNL
Capacity: 39 people
