ANS solicits further feedback on potential certification concepts

May 5, 2023, 12:02PMANS News

Earlier this year, the American Nuclear Society's newly formed Special Committee on Certification started conducting market research with the help of a third party contractor to determine the viability of a nuclear certification program. An initial survey was sent to the membership back in March with the goal of determining what certification programs were already available and what type of certification program ANS could develop to benefit the community.

To continue reading, log in or create a free account!

Plans for Poland’s first nuclear power plant continue to progress

January 29, 2026, 3:25PMNuclear News

Building Poland’s nuclear program from the ground up is progressing with the country's first nuclear power plant project: three AP1000 reactors at the Choczewo site in the voivodeship of...

The top 10 states of nuclear

January 16, 2026, 3:00PMNuclear NewsNuclear News Staff

The past few years have seen a concerted effort from many U.S. states to encourage nuclear development. The momentum behind nuclear-friendly policies has grown considerably, with many states...

CNP exam applications now open

January 13, 2026, 7:23AMANS News

Applications are now open for the spring 2026 testing period for the American Nuclear Society’s Certified Nuclear Professional (CNP) exam. Applications are being accepted through March 3,...

Candidates announced for the 2026 ANS national election

December 5, 2025, 7:00AMANS News

Candidates have officially been named to fill six ANS leadership positions with terms beginning in June 2026. Candidates for the one-year term as vice president/president-elect will succeed...

Al Gore has some positive things to say about nuclear power

September 29, 2025, 9:21AMANS Nuclear Cafe

Former Vice President Al Gore has a global reputation as a champion of environmental protection. He has also been known as an opponent of nuclear energy. However, his opinion on nuclear seems...

A webinar, and a new opportunity to take ANS’s CNP Exam

September 18, 2025, 3:01PMNuclear News

Applications are now open for the fall 2025 testing period for the American Nuclear Society’s Certified Nuclear Professional (CNP) exam. Applications are being accepted through October 14,...

High-power electricity direct from radiation is the vision of Rads to Watts

June 23, 2025, 12:00PMNuclear News

You could call it a power contest. Teams picked for a new research program from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) will compete to design radiovoltaic cells that can...

Smarter waste strategies: Helping deliver on the promise of advanced nuclear

June 6, 2025, 2:59PMNuclear NewsChris Parker

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...

The 2025 ANS election results are in!

April 25, 2025, 8:53AMANS News

Spring marks the passing of the torch for American Nuclear Society leadership. During this election cycle, ANS members voted for the newest vice president/president-elect, treasurer, and six...

Can we please stop this nonsense about what’s the best source of energy?

April 21, 2025, 9:21AMNuclear News

Nuclear is—period. But don’t take my word for it: ask the United Nations. The 2021 report Life Cycle Assessment of Electricity Generation Options, by the UN Economic Commission for Europe...

ANS solicits further feedback on potential certification concepts

Related Articles