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Division Spotlight
Radiation Protection & Shielding
The Radiation Protection and Shielding Division is developing and promoting radiation protection and shielding aspects of nuclear science and technology — including interaction of nuclear radiation with materials and biological systems, instruments and techniques for the measurement of nuclear radiation fields, and radiation shield design and evaluation.
Meeting Spotlight
2024 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
November 17–21, 2024
Orlando, FL|Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
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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Oct 2024
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Nuclear Science and Engineering
November 2024
Nuclear Technology
Fusion Science and Technology
Latest News
Federal watchdog says NRC needs to address more radiological risks, including “dirty bombs”
A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office finds that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has not taken the steps needed to address the potential economic and societal radiological risks that could arise from a “dirty bomb.”
Saturday, April 15, 2023|11:50AM–1:20PM EDT
Haslam Business Building 203
Learn about the important national security work that nuclear engineers are doing every day at Consolidated Nuclear Security’s Pantex Plant and Y-12 National Security Complex to keep America and its allies safe, as well as the paths to the unique and rewarding career opportunities available for ANS Student Conference attendees.
