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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
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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August 2025
Nuclear Technology
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Air Force issues notice to partner with Oklo on microreactor deployment in Alaska
The U.S. Department of Air Force has announced its notice of intent to award advanced nuclear technology company Oklo a contract to pilot a microreactor at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska.
September 30–October 4, 2018
San Francisco, CA|Hyatt Regency
To make hotel accommodations, go to Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference housing link: Hyatt Regency no later than August 28, 2018. In order to receive the special group discounted rate of $299, mention that you are attending the 2018 Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference. To register for the Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference go to: Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference Registration
Honorary Chair:
Mark T. Peters (Laboratory Director, Idaho National Laboratory)
General Cochairses:
Donald Eggett (President and Principal, Eggett Consulting LLC 2)
Mimi H. Limbach (Managing Partner, Potomac Communications Group)
Program Chair:
Kathy McCarthy (Laboratory Director, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories)
Technical Program Chair:
Corey McDaniel (Vice President, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories)
