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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.
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2025 ANS Annual Conference
June 15–18, 2025
Chicago, IL|Chicago Marriott Downtown
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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’s Mentor Match applications open
Applications are now open for the American Nuclear Society’s newly redesigned mentoring program. Mentor Match is a unique opportunity available only to ANS members that offers year-round mentorship and networking opportunities to Society members at any point in their education.
The deadline to apply for membership in the inaugural summer cohort, which will take place July 1–August 31, is June 20. The application form can be found here.
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10:30AM–12:00PM EDT
Panel|Banyan 3|Sponsored by Supply Chain Challenges & Opportunities
Panel|Calusa 11/12|Sponsored by Cost Reduction Opportunities
Session Chair: Frank Nelms
Panel|Banyan 1|Sponsored by Innovation Roles for Nuclear
Session Chairs: Tim Crook, Bill Rosko
Panel|Calusa 8|Sponsored by Workforce Development
Session Chairs: Ray Hruby, Brian Greene, Bruce Hennigan
Panel|Banyan 2|Sponsored by Plant Reliability
Session Chair: Pete Arthur
Panel|Calusa 9|Sponsored by Nuclear HR and Working Group Community Practices
Session Chairs: Juan Panduro, Michelle Gilchrist
Panel|Calusa 10|Sponsored by Nuclear HR and Working Group Community Practices
1:30–3:00PM EDT
Session Chair: Bruce Morgen
Session Chairs: Jason Remer, Frank Nelms, Mikayla Florez
Session Chair: Pareez Golub
3:30–5:00PM EDT
Session Chair: Jason Remer
Session Chairs: Mikayla Florez, Michael Frankle
Session Chairs: Bruce Hennigan, Ray Hruby, Brian Greene
Session Chairs: Maria Hernandez, Tim Schlimpert
Session Chairs: Ray Herb, Pareez Golub
Session Chairs: Bruce Hennigan, Brian Greene, Ray Hruby
Session Chair: Mark Campagna
Session Chairs: Jason Remer, Bill Rosko
Session Chairs: Dan Churchman, Brian Greene, Ray Hruby, Bruce Hennigan
Session Chairs: Colton Smith, Wale Adeyinka
Session Chairs: Mark Campagna, Tim Crook
Session Chairs: Brian Greene, Ray Hruby, Bruce Hennigan