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.
Explore membership for yourself or for your organization.
Conference Spotlight
2025 ANS Winter Conference & Expo
November 9–12, 2025
Washington, DC|Washington Hilton
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
Oct 2025
Jul 2025
Latest Journal Issues
Nuclear Science and Engineering
November 2025
Nuclear Technology
Fusion Science and Technology
Latest News
Leak-tightness test on deck for SRS mega unit
The Savannah River Site in South Carolina will begin a leak-tightness test to qualify the megavolume Saltstone Disposal Unit (SDU) 10 to store up to 33 million gallons of solidified, decontaminated salt solution produced at the site.
Chief Executive Officer
Standard Nuclear
Kurt Terrani is the CEO of Standard Nuclear, with a career dedicated to the development and manufacturing of advanced nuclear fuels and materials. He spent over a decade at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he served as National Technical Director for the U.S. Department of Energy. Following his tenure in the national laboratory system, he has held executive leadership roles in private-sector technology firms for more than five years. Kurt earned his Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley in 2010.
Last modified October 16, 2025, 3:43pm EDT