ANS is committed to advancing, fostering, and promoting the development and application of nuclear sciences and technologies to benefit society.
Explore the many uses for nuclear science and its impact on energy, the environment, healthcare, food, and more.
Division Spotlight
Materials Science & Technology
The objectives of MSTD are: promote the advancement of materials science in Nuclear Science Technology; support the multidisciplines which constitute it; encourage research by providing a forum for the presentation, exchange, and documentation of relevant information; promote the interaction and communication among its members; and recognize and reward its members for significant contributions to the field of materials science in nuclear technology.
Meeting Spotlight
Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2024)
August 4–7, 2024
Marco Island, FL|JW Marriott Marco Island
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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Nuclear Science and Engineering
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Nuclear Technology
August 2024
Fusion Science and Technology
Latest News
Taking shape: Fusion energy ecosystems built with public-private partnerships
It’s possible to describe fusion in simple terms: heat and squeeze small atoms to get abundant clean energy. But there’s nothing simple about getting fusion ready for the grid.
Private developers, national lab and university researchers, suppliers, and end users working toward that goal are developing a range of complex technologies to reach fusion temperatures and pressures, confounded by science and technology gaps linked to plasma behavior; materials, diagnostics, and electronics for extreme environments; fuel cycle sustainability; and economics.
ANS has various FREE resources for K-12 education outreach events and activities, including curriculum, brochures, handouts, and more. Follow these links to find activities, lessons, videos, and more to make your K-12 outreach efforts inspiring and engaging. We’ll add to and revise this guide regularly to keep it current.
We also offer custom training in K-12 outreach through our Nuclear Ambassadors program that covers existing misconceptions, messaging, communicating with student age groups, and shared experiences of current Nuclear Ambassadors. Contact Uchenna Ezibe for more information or to set up a customized training experience for your organization.
ANS staff is always happy to help you with any outreach needs. Contact us at askanything@ans.org
In partnership with Discovery Education and the U. S. Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy, ANS created the gold standard in nuclear science and technology education in Navigating Nuclear: Energizing Our World.This dynamic, standards-aligned program invites students to explore the many applications of nuclear science and its impact on energy, healthcare, food, and the environment through an interactive suite of FREE classroom resources.
Career profiles, brochures, recorded interviews, and more to inspire the next generation in the nuclear workforce.
These resources--for educators and students--cover the history and processes behind technologies from the past, present, and into the future.
Engage students in and out of the classroom with these exciting resources. And sign up to receive a FREE cloud chamber kit.
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The kit includes materials to build four cloud chambers and is available FREE by request.
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