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Young Members Group
The Young Members Group works to encourage and enable all young professional members to be actively involved in the efforts and endeavors of the Society at all levels (Professional Divisions, ANS Governance, Local Sections, etc.) as they transition from the role of a student to the role of a professional. It sponsors non-technical workshops and meetings that provide professional development and networking opportunities for young professionals, collaborates with other Divisions and Groups in developing technical and non-technical content for topical and national meetings, encourages its members to participate in the activities of the Groups and Divisions that are closely related to their professional interests as well as in their local sections, introduces young members to the rules and governance structure of the Society, and nominates young professionals for awards and leadership opportunities available to members.
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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Smarter waste strategies: Helping deliver on the promise of advanced nuclear
At COP28, held in Dubai in 2023, a clear consensus emerged: Nuclear energy must be a cornerstone of the global clean energy transition. With electricity demand projected to soar as we decarbonize not just power but also industry, transport, and heat, the case for new nuclear is compelling. More than 20 countries committed to tripling global nuclear capacity by 2050. In the United States alone, the Department of Energy forecasts that the country’s current nuclear capacity could more than triple, adding 200 GW of new nuclear to the existing 95 GW by mid-century.
November 17–21, 2024
NOW COMES THE HARD PART…
Orlando, FL|Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
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Fireside Chat | Monday, November 18 | 8:00–11:30AM
Opening Plenary PanelMonday, November 188:00–11:30AM EST
Tuesday Plenary:Nuclear Power’s Role in Military Installation ResilienceTuesday, November 198:00–9:45AM EST
Dr. Rian BahranWhite House Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP)
Nancy J. BalkusU.S. Air Force
Walter LudwigU.S. Navy
The Honorable Rachel JacobsonU.S. Army
The excitement over nuclear technology has reached new heights. Not since the 60s have the prevailing winds been so strong at our backs.
A good set of policies driven by historic bipartisan support in Washington and increased interest at the state level. Long term electricity demand growth trends, propelled by AI/data centers and the re-shoring of domestic manufacturing, are real and increasingly appear durable.
Nuclear has finally reached the high ground. The hardest part of the journey, however, still lies ahead.
The industry faces a set of steep challenges as it moves from conceptual designs to detailed engineering, and from First of a Kind (FOAK) to Nth of a Kind (NOAK) costs, while navigating the NRC licensing process, new financing models, fuel availability and waste management issues, and the need for a rapidly growing nuclear workforce.
No challenge is insurmountable, but they will require the collective commitment of the entire U.S. nuclear enterprise—developers, suppliers, national labs, universities, investors, off-takers, high school science teachers—to succeed. Most of all, it will require the knowledge, experience, creativity and fortitude of every man and woman who in some way devote themselves to harnessing the power of the atom.
Kicking off barely two weeks after an historic election, this year’s ANS Winter Conference promises to be a unique opportunity to take stock of the hard technical challenges ahead and see the paths to success. Join us as we roll up our sleeves and get to the hard part.
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