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Division Spotlight
Accelerator Applications
The division was organized to promote the advancement of knowledge of the use of particle accelerator technologies for nuclear and other applications. It focuses on production of neutrons and other particles, utilization of these particles for scientific or industrial purposes, such as the production or destruction of radionuclides significant to energy, medicine, defense or other endeavors, as well as imaging and diagnostics.
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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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.”
April 12–16, 2015
Real World Solutions for Integrated Management of Used Fuel and HLW
Charleston, SC|Charleston Marriott
The Charleston Marriott, located at 170 Lockwood Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29403-5123, will be the location for the 2015 International High-Level Radioactive Waste Management conference (IHLRWM), where all the meeting activities and technical session will take place. The special room rate for the meeting is $179/per night (single/double rate). The Government room rate is $173/per night (single/double rate). Please note that if booking an available Government rate room, a valid and active Government ID will be required at check-in. Reservations can be made online at: Book your Group Rate: Charleston Marriott Book your Government Rate: Marriott Government Rate To make a phone reservation for a guest room, call 800-228-9290. Room block closes on Monday, March 16th, 2015, after which point room rate and availability cannot be guaranteed. Attendees must identify themselves as part of the American Nuclear Society to receive the group rate.
Honorary Chair:
Tiina Jalonen (Senior Vice President, Posiva Oy)
General Chair:
Lake Barrett (L. Barrett Consulting, LLC)
Program Chairs:
Andrew Sowder (Sr. Project Manager, Electric Power Research Institute)
Ruth Weiner (Subject Expert, Boston Government Services)
