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Division Spotlight
Reactor Physics
The division's objectives are to promote the advancement of knowledge and understanding of the fundamental physical phenomena characterizing nuclear reactors and other nuclear systems. The division encourages research and disseminates information through meetings and publications. Areas of technical interest include nuclear data, particle interactions and transport, reactor and nuclear systems analysis, methods, design, validation and operating experience and standards. The Wigner Award heads the awards program.
Meeting Spotlight
2020 ANS Virtual Winter Meeting
November 16–19, 2020
Virtual Meeting|Online
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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Sep 2020
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Nuclear Science and Engineering
October 2020
Nuclear Technology
August 2020
Fusion Science and Technology
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Salary growth rate for nuclear engineers among highest
Nuclear engineers have the second-fastest growing salaries among six-figure earners, according to a recent study from AdvisorSmith, a business insurance resource company.
ANS Engage is an online platform for ANS members to contact their federal legislators regarding nuclear policy issues that are important to ANS and the U.S. nuclear community. Sponsored by the Operations and Power Division, members receive periodic email notifications about impending legislative and/or regulatory action on major nuclear issues, and can contact their legislators through email, Twitter, or Facebook through the site. Be on the lookout for an ANS Engage alert headed your way!
