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Division Spotlight
Nuclear Criticality Safety
NCSD provides communication among nuclear criticality safety professionals through the development of standards, the evolution of training methods and materials, the presentation of technical data and procedures, and the creation of specialty publications. In these ways, the division furthers the exchange of technical information on nuclear criticality safety with the ultimate goal of promoting the safe handling of fissionable materials outside reactors.
Meeting Spotlight
2024 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
November 17–21, 2024
Orlando, FL|Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
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
November 2024
Nuclear Technology
Fusion Science and Technology
Latest News
A proactive approach to reactor vessel aging management
Unit 2 at the Prairie Island nuclear power plant near Red Wing, Minn., underwent an outage in fall 2023, which included extensive work on the reactor vessel using a novel approach to replace baffle-former bolts and lower radial clevis insert bolts. The work relied on extensive analysis beforehand to determine which bolts to replace such that only the new bolts were structurally credited for performance of their safety function. This proactive approach eliminated the need for costly contingencies associated with inspections.
Welcome to our online application process. If you have never applied for an ANS scholarship before here is how you do it:
Administered by ANS Scholarship policy & coordination committee
The General Application should be completed before applying for any division-administered or local section undergraduate and graduate scholarships listed below.
Application Deadline: February 1
Completing this application also qualifies you for the following scholarships established by our donors:
Community College / Trade School Scholarships
Application Deadline: April 1
Applicants must be current high school seniors and pursuing a STEM degree with an interest in nuclear science and technology.
Applicants must show exceptional financial need.
Administered by ANS Divisions/Committees
Applicant must be enrolled in undergraduate studies in the discipline stated by the specific division
Administered by ANS Local Sections
Application Deadline: February 1 (unless noted otherwise below)
Applicants must be enrolled in undergraduate studies and fit into the geographical requirements determined by the local section.
Administered by ANS Divisions
Applicant must be enrolled in graduate-level studies in the discipline stated by the specific division.
Applicants must be enrolled in graduate-level studies and fit into the geographical requirements determined by the local section.
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