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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
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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Sam Altman steps down as Oklo board chair
Advanced nuclear company Oklo Inc. has new leadership for its board of directors as billionaire Sam Altman is stepping down from the position he has held since 2015. The move is meant to open new partnership opportunities with OpenAI, where Altman is CEO, and other artificial intelligence companies.
Monday, July 22, 2024|11:50AM–1:00PM CDT
University Room AB
SOLD OUT
This presentation and Q&A aims to explain trends in scholarly publishing and the key stages in the journal publication process. This includes an overview of the appropriate journal selection, strategic article planning, the etiquette of authorship, adherence to publishing ethics, management of reviews, understanding editorial expectations and functions, and a brief overview of the American Nuclear Society’s publication portfolio.
This event is meant for students and early-stage professionals as it offers valuable insights into the intricate procedures involved in journal publication. However, anyone is welcome to join us for lunch and a discussion about the exciting publishing avenues ANS has to offer the fusion community.