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Conference Spotlight
2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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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Cesium-137 irradiators exit Oklahoma
The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration reported that it has removed all cesium-137 irradiators from the state of Oklahoma.
Navigating Nuclear makes the complex world of nuclear science and technology easier to understand with resources that connect nuclear processes to real-world applications. Students will use nuclear science principles to explore energy, medicine, geology, astronomy, and more!
Standards-aligned resources include engaging digital lessons and classroom activities that build student knowledge. STEM project starters set inspiring challenges that put that knowledge to work solving real-world problems. Career profiles introduce students to some of the exciting possibilities in nuclear science fields. And enhance the classroom experience with Navigating Nuclear's Virtual Field Trips.
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