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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
2024 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
November 17–21, 2024
Orlando, FL|Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
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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Nuclear Science and Engineering
November 2024
Nuclear Technology
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Latest News
Kazakh voters say “yes” to nuclear power
A historic referendum in Kazakhstan this past weekend showed that its citizens strongly support adding nuclear generation to the nation’s energy supply.
Radiation Protection and Shielding Division 2024 (RPSD 2024)
Plenary Session
Wednesday, November 20, 2024|8:00–9:45AM EST|Crystal A
Dr. Bill BealDOE, NNSA Remote Sensing Laboratory at Joint Base Andrews
Sean FournierSandia National Laboratories Nuclear Incident Response Program (NIRP)
Brian Hunt Sandia National Laboratories Nuclear Incident Response Program (NIRP)
RaJah MenaDOE NNSA Remote Sensing Laboratory at Nellis Air Force Base
Lydia TaiNational Atmospheric Release Advisory Center (NARAC) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
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