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Young Members Group
The Young Members Group works to encourage and enable all young professional members to be actively involved in the efforts and endeavors of the Society at all levels (Professional Divisions, ANS Governance, Local Sections, etc.) as they transition from the role of a student to the role of a professional. It sponsors non-technical workshops and meetings that provide professional development and networking opportunities for young professionals, collaborates with other Divisions and Groups in developing technical and non-technical content for topical and national meetings, encourages its members to participate in the activities of the Groups and Divisions that are closely related to their professional interests as well as in their local sections, introduces young members to the rules and governance structure of the Society, and nominates young professionals for awards and leadership opportunities available to members.
Meeting Spotlight
ANS Student Conference 2025
April 3–5, 2025
Albuquerque, NM|The University of New Mexico
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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U.S. uranium production up as companies press “go” on dormant operations
U.S. uranium production increased throughout 2024, with more growth planned in 2025. The producers who can make that happen, however, were burned before by a “renaissance” that didn’t take off. Now they are watching and waiting for signals from Washington, D.C., including the impacts of tariffs, shifting relationships with global uranium producers, and funding for the enrichment task orders designed to boost demand for U.S. uranium.
The nuclear workforce is growing, and ANS is working to ensure we can meet the needs of the evolving fields of nuclear science and technology. Learn about the exciting and varied career paths available through resources including classroom visits with ANS members, career profiles, and online interviews with nuclear professionals.
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See yourself in a nuclear career and learn how to get there! Check out these interviews and profiles of nuclear researchers, nuclear science and technology professionals, and trade and craftspeople making a positive impact on the world.
Highlighting Women in Trade and Craft CareersJennifer Jackson (Idaho National Laboratory) and Abigail Bowman (Savannah River Nuclear Solutions) discussed trade careers in nuclear and Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy training and internship programs. We also heard from graduates of those programs—women working in nuclear trades right now.
See It, Be It: Sail Into a Career in Nuclear!Military service can provide a proven pathway to careers in nuclear science and technology. This event featured speakers from diverse backgrounds discussing their career goals and United States Navy experience.
See It, Be It: Pathways to Nuclear Careers
An expert panel including representatives from government, corporate, and military organizations provided an overview of the range of careers offered in nuclear science and technology.
Life Sciences
Nuclear science provides unique solutions to problems in life sciences. Hear Katherina Stapelmann, assistant professor of nuclear engineering at North Carolina State University, discuss her research with plasmas and career in nuclear.
Nuclear Energy
Nuclear energy provides clean, reliable electricity available around the clock. Sarah Camba Lynn, an engineering manager at Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant in Glen Rose, TX, talked about her work in nuclear energy.
New Nuclear Technologies
Marci Shelton, a senior nuclear engineer at SHINE Technologies LLC currently works on producing radioisotopes for applications in medicine, such as cancer therapy and imaging. She talked about her work with SHINE and her background in the nuclear industry.
Deep Space
Space colonies will need electricity--and lots of it. Patrick McClure, Chief Operating Officer of Space Nuclear Power Group (SpaceNukes), chatted about his career in nuclear science and Space Nukes' innovative power solutions for exploration and colonization.
See It, Be It webinars were made possible by a generous grant from Constellation.
Radiochemist, Fuels Reliability Engineer, Professor...these are just a few of the titles that represent unexpected pathways and disciplines you might not think of when you think nuclear science. Read about what it's like to keep the nation's nuclear materials safe, develop medical breakthroughs, and help generate clean energy.
You don’t need a lab coat or a calculator to work in nuclear science and technology. In nuclear, you can find rewarding, meaningful work no matter your background or interests. There are jobs for people with certifications and high school diplomas as well as college degrees of all levels, from associate to Ph.D. Download our nuclear careers brochure to learn more.
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