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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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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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MSTD serves as a resource within ANS for the dissemination of information related to nuclear materials. Materials selection and performance issues are central to all applications of nuclear technology. MSTD has traditionally served as those in the fields of nuclear fuel performance and modeling. However, emerging non-traditional applications of nuclear science pose interesting new materials challenges. Areas of interest to MSTD include not only fission reactor fuel performance and modeling, but also areas such as power plant aging and life extension, fusion reactor systems, isotope production, gamma irradiation, interim spent fuel storage, actinide disposition, and shielding.
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The Materials Science and Technology Division offers an opportunity to network with other materials science professionals in the nuclear field. These connections will help to build relationships within the field, find new opportunities for collaborations, and help to increase awareness about the challenges that face professionals in one of the most interesting and rewarding branches of nuclear science and materials science.
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Annabelle Le Coq, ChairMichael Tonks, Vice ChairElizabeth Sooby, Secretary/TreasurerSimon Pimblott, Ex-Officio
Nuclear Fuels and Materials
An Embedded Topical at the 2026 Annual ConferenceMay 31 – June 3, 2026 | Denver, CO
Below are ANS-administered awards supported by MSTD. Please see the MSTD website for additional division-administered awards.
Presented at the Annual Conference | Nomination Deadline: March 1
Recognizing outstanding contributions of an individual in research and development work on nuclear fuel and materials.
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$3,000 Awarded Annually | Nomination Deadline: February 1
Established for graduate students pursuing studies in materials science and technology for nuclear applications.
MSTD is always looking for members to help support summary reviews, judging at the yearly student conference, giving presentations of interest to the materials science community in ANS, and chairing technical sessions at ANS national conferences. Please email us to get started or learn more at mstd.ans.org!
