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Young Members Group
The Young Members Group works to encourage and enable all young professional members to be actively involved in the efforts and endeavors of the Society at all levels (Professional Divisions, ANS Governance, Local Sections, etc.) as they transition from the role of a student to the role of a professional. It sponsors non-technical workshops and meetings that provide professional development and networking opportunities for young professionals, collaborates with other Divisions and Groups in developing technical and non-technical content for topical and national meetings, encourages its members to participate in the activities of the Groups and Divisions that are closely related to their professional interests as well as in their local sections, introduces young members to the rules and governance structure of the Society, and nominates young professionals for awards and leadership opportunities available to members.
Meeting Spotlight
ANS Student Conference 2025
April 3–5, 2025
Albuquerque, NM|The University of New Mexico
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 materials testing project brings U.S. and U.K. expertise together
As nations look to nuclear energy as a source of reliable electricity and heat, researchers and industry are developing a new generation of nuclear reactors to fill the need. These advanced nuclear reactors will provide safe, efficient, and economical power that go beyond what the current large light water reactors can do.
But before large-scale deployment of advanced reactors, researchers need to understand and test the safety and performance of the technologies—especially the coolants and materials—that make them possible.
Now, the United States and the United Kingdom have teamed up to test hundreds of advanced nuclear materials.
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.
Application Deadline
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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