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Operations & Power
Members focus on the dissemination of knowledge and information in the area of power reactors with particular application to the production of electric power and process heat. The division sponsors meetings on the coverage of applied nuclear science and engineering as related to power plants, non-power reactors, and other nuclear facilities. It encourages and assists with the dissemination of knowledge pertinent to the safe and efficient operation of nuclear facilities through professional staff development, information exchange, and supporting the generation of viable solutions to current issues.
Meeting Spotlight
2025 ANS Annual Conference
June 15–18, 2025
Chicago, IL|Chicago Marriott Downtown
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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Nominations open for CNTA awards
Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness is accepting nominations for its Fred C. Davison Distinguished Scientist Award and its Nuclear Service Award. Nominations for both awards must be submitted by August 1.
The awards will be presented this fall as part of the CNTA’s annual Edward Teller Lecture event.
ANS is committed to encouraging all people to enter and flourish in the field of nuclear science and technology. In fulfilling this commitment, ANS will provide travel compensation of up to $1,000 for current student members, who come from backgrounds that have historically faced barriers to entry in STEM, to attend the 2025 ANS Annual Conference taking place in Chicago, IL, June 15-18, 2025.The application is open to all student members of ANS, with consideration given to those from backgrounds that have historically faced barriers to entry in STEM, including students from working-class and rural communities, first-generation college students, and others who bring diverse perspectives to the field. Previous receipt of travel funding, though not a disqualifying factor, will be taken into consideration.
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Must be an ANS student member. We strongly encourage applications from students whose backgrounds reflect the diversity of the nuclear science and technology community, particularly those who have faced economic, geographic, or social barriers. This includes but is not limited to:
Our evaluators will review each candidate carefully, and notify recipients of the awards by June 1. Recipients attending the meeting will be allowed to submit receipts of their travel expenses and receive reimbursement (up to $1,000).
Authorized travel expenses include:
All applicants are encouraged to sign-up for the Student Program to earn reimbursement for their registration fees and maximize their travel grant.
Within two weeks after attending the conference, grant recipients are required to submit both an expense report with receipts along with a grant report outlining the personal benefits received from the grant and from attending the conference. All reports should be sent to scholarships@ans.org.
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Review/Evaluation
Recipients Notified
Annual Meeting - May 1
May 15
Before June 1
Winter Meeting - October 1
October 15
Before November 1
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