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Working together from Paris to Washington
Hash Hashemianpresident@ans.org
In November, I flew to Paris, France, to speak at the World Nuclear Exposition. This wasn’t my first time at WNE, but it’s safe to say that the 2025 Expo was markedly different from years past. Excitement was palpable, and attendance was high—there were more than 25,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors. This enthusiasm reflects the growing nuclear momentum across Europe.
My opening remarks at the expo spotlighted the similar nuclear momentum on this side of the Atlantic, focusing on the recent strides made by both U.S. industry and government. I also highlighted the key challenges we still face: namely, workforce development, supply chains, fuel, and financing.
ANS provides various free resources for outreach events and activities, as well as Nuclear Ambassador training. See below for handouts, presentations, brochures, online tools to share, and more!
When did you decide to pursue a career in nuclear science and technology? Maybe you always knew. Or you met a nuclear engineer. Or you fell in love with nuclear science in high school chemistry or physics.
From kindergarten through high school graduation and beyond, students are gaining knowledge and forming opinions that will influence the rest of their lives, and you can play a huge part in supporting their learning journey! Share your passion for all things nuclear with students using resources ANS developed specifically for use in classroom visits, informal learning settings like afterschool and summer programs, virtual and in-person STEM events, or anywhere you care to spread knowledge about the benefits of nuclear science and technology.
If you're interested in becoming a Nuclear Ambassador, click this link!
Make radiation real with a FREE ANS Visualizing Radiation Cloud Chamber Kit. Perfect for K-12 presentations and public outreach events.
Make the complex world of nuclear easier to understand with these presentations. Designed specifically for K-12 students, they provide background knowledge for nuclear science and technology lab activities, such as those in Navigating Nuclear lessons and project starters.
Nuclear energy is a safe, reliable source of clean energy. Introduce students to the facts about nuclear energy and bust some myths, too.
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Learn about sources of background and man-made radiation. Then use a radiation monitor to compare radioactive sources.
Radiation is all around us. Cloud chambers are an engaging way to visualize it. Use this presentation to accompany a cloud chamber lab activity.
Radiation Dose CalculatorOne of our most popular pages on the entire website! Users can calculate their estimated annual radiation dose.
Isotope Discovery AppA dynamic tool that allows users to explore isotopes through an interactive periodic table and nuclide graph.
Virtual Field TripsTour a nuclear power plant, a national lab, or travel into deep space!
Careers BrochureDescribes various nuclear-related career paths as well as education requirements and pay range.
Visualizing Radiation PosterExplains alpha, beta, and gamma decay, including how this appears in a cloud chamber.
