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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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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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Schulz Electric™ Refurbishes Critical Circulating Water Pump Motor in Only Four Days
Schulz Electric™ was contacted by a nuclear power plant in the New England region that serves a community of over 2 million homes. After five years of service, a 1500 HP, 4 kV, 24-pole circulating water pump motor (measuring approximately 7’ wide, 8’ tall, and weighing several tons) needed refurbishing while the plant was still online. To add to their concern, the power plant is located close to the ocean. The aging motor was not only approaching the end of its serviceable life, but was highly susceptible to moisture intrusion and the salt-laden air, which can build up in air passages within the motor. These environmental conditions can lead to elevated operating temperatures and corrosion developing on the rotor, stator, and shaft components. These factors combined, placed the plant at an increased risk of downtime that could have potentially led to a significant loss of revenue if they were forced into a shutdown event.
ANS makes teaching nuclear science a little less intimidating and empowers educators to ensure student success. We produce webinars led by professionals, academics, and researchers on a range of nuclear-related topics, from nuclear energy and radiation to nuclear science across the curriculum. Check out the recordings of our latest webinars below!
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Unlocking the Invisible: An Introduction to Scintillators, Semiconductors, and Gamma Spectroscopy
Join us for a deep dive into the world of radiation detection and explore the science behind scintillators and semiconductors, key components in detecting and measuring radiation. Through a live demonstration of gamma spectroscopy, participants gained an understanding of how these tools are used in fields ranging from medical imaging to environmental monitoring.
Exploring Background Radiation: K-12 Classroom InvestigationsNuclear science experiments don’t need exotic equipment. You can create an engaging background radiation lab exploration with a vacuum cleaner and a coffee filter. Candace Davison, former Assistant Director for Education and Outreach and Coordinator of the Gamma Irradiation facility at Penn State, shows how to collect and detect radon in your classroom.
In the lab with nuclear scientists: Critical and Sub-critical AssembliesImagine a reactor that doesn't produce power. These "critical assemblies" are essential in conducting experiments using fissionable materials. Learn how they are used by scientists at Los Alamos, Lawrence Livermore, and Sandia national laboratories.
Build a Nucleus: K-12 Classroom Investigations
Learn about Build a Nucleus, a new simulation from the University of Colorado Boulder’s PhET Interactive Simulations. The simulation's creator, Luisa Vargas Suarez of PhET, demonstrates Build a Nucleus’s capabilities and the classroom investigations and learning goals it supports.
Microreactors:Nuclear Power in a Small, Modular PackageMicroreactors are big news in clean energy technology. Learn what they are, how they work, and their benefits from Piyush Sabharwall, senior staff nuclear research scientist and technical lead for the DOE Office of Nuclear Energy's Microreactor R&D Program at Idaho National Laboratory.
Radioisotopes:Nuclear Applications Beyond EnergyJulie Ezold, Californium-252 Program Manager at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, TN, presents background on radioisotopes, how they are made, and their uses for applications beyond nuclear energy.
Decoding Radioactive Decay: Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and More
Whether you're new to teaching radioactive decay or looking for a refresher, Dr. Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar makes this complex topic easier to understand
Integrating Energy Systems for a Greener FutureShannon Bragg-Sitton, Director of the Integrated Energy and Storage Systems Division at Idaho National Laboratory, presented Department of Energy research about optimizing energy sources through integrated systems.
Measuring Radiation:K-12 Classroom InvestigationsAmber Johnson, director of the University of Maryland Radiation Facilities and Senior Reactor Operator, demonstrates inquiry-based activities for measuring radiation..
Visualizing Radiation: Making Radiation Real with Cloud Chambers
Candace Davison, former Assistant Director for Education and Outreach and Coordinator of the Gamma Irradiation facility at the Penn State Radiation Science and Engineering Center, shows how to set up and use cloud chambers successfully.
What About the Waste? Managing the Nuclear Fuel CycleMary Lou Dunzik-Gougar, a professor at Idaho State University and former ANS president, explains the nuclear fuel cycle.
Nuclear Energy: Fission, Fusion, and the Future:Learn the basics and the latest in nuclear energy from Eric Loewen, chief consulting engineer for GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy and ANS President 2011-2012.
