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Division Spotlight
Nuclear Criticality Safety
NCSD provides communication among nuclear criticality safety professionals through the development of standards, the evolution of training methods and materials, the presentation of technical data and procedures, and the creation of specialty publications. In these ways, the division furthers the exchange of technical information on nuclear criticality safety with the ultimate goal of promoting the safe handling of fissionable materials outside reactors.
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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Latest News
BREAKING NEWS: Trump issues executive orders to overhaul nuclear industry
The Trump administration issued four executive orders today aimed at boosting domestic nuclear deployment ahead of significant growth in projected energy demand in the coming decades.
During a live signing in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump called nuclear “a hot industry,” adding, “It’s a brilliant industry. [But] you’ve got to do it right. It’s become very safe and environmental.”
September 15–19, 2013
Charlotte, NC|Westin Charlotte Hotel
GREAT NEWS!! The deadline to secure hotel accommodations at The Westin Charlotte has been extended until Monday, August 26th! The Westin Charlotte , located at 601 S. College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, will be the location for the 2013 LWR Fuel Performance TopFuel Meeting, where all meeting activities and technical sessions will take place. The special room rate for the meeting is: $189.00/night (single / double rate). Reservations can be made online at: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/nuclearsociety To register by phone for a guest room: 866-837-4148 Attendees must identify themselves as part of the American Nuclear Society to receive the group rate.
General Co-Chairs:
David C. Culp (Duke Energy Corporation)
José Emeterio Gutiérrez (Westinghouse Electric Company)
Technical Program Chair:
Zeses Karoutas (Westinghouse Electric Company)
Assistant Technical Prog Chair:
Peng Xu (Senior Engineer, Westinghouse Electric Company)
