ANS is committed to advancing, fostering, and promoting the development and application of nuclear sciences and technologies to benefit society.
Explore the many uses for nuclear science and its impact on energy, the environment, healthcare, food, and more.
Division Spotlight
Materials Science & Technology
The objectives of MSTD are: promote the advancement of materials science in Nuclear Science Technology; support the multidisciplines which constitute it; encourage research by providing a forum for the presentation, exchange, and documentation of relevant information; promote the interaction and communication among its members; and recognize and reward its members for significant contributions to the field of materials science in nuclear technology.
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!
Latest Magazine Issues
May 2025
Jan 2025
Latest Journal Issues
Nuclear Science and Engineering
July 2025
Nuclear Technology
June 2025
Fusion Science and Technology
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.”
April 9–13, 2017
Creating a Safe and Secure Energy Future for Generations to Come-Driving Toward Long-Term Storage and Disposal
Charlotte, NC|Westin
The IHLRWM 2017 Conference will be hosted at the The Westin Charlotte Hotel, April 9 - 12, 2017. All meeting activities, plenary sessions and technical sessions will be held at the hotel (unless otherwise noted). To make hotel accommodations, go to Westin Charlotte Hotel or call 1-866-847-4148 no later than Sunday, March 19, 2017. In order to receive the special group discounted rate of $209, mention that you are attending the International High-Level Radioactive Waste Management Conference. Government rate is sold out. Reservations made after Sunday, March 19, 2017 will be subject to prevailing rates and availability. Hotel Information: The Westin Charlotte 601 South College Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Reservations: 1-866-837-4148
Honorary Chairs:
Jir (Managing Director, Radioactive Waste Repository Authority)
Piet Zuidema (Executive Board Member, NAGRA)
General Co-Chairs:
Pierre Oneid (Senior Vice President & Chief Nuclear Officer, Holtec International)
Rod Baltzer (President & CEO, Waste Control Specialists)
Program Chairs:
Brady Hanson (Staff Scientist, Pacific NW National Laboratory)
Christi Leigh (Sandia National Laboratories)
