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Division Spotlight
Nuclear Installations Safety
Devoted specifically to the safety of nuclear installations and the health and safety of the public, this division seeks a better understanding of the role of safety in the design, construction and operation of nuclear installation facilities. The division also promotes engineering and scientific technology advancement associated with the safety of such facilities.
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 Science and Engineering
March 2025
Nuclear Technology
February 2025
Fusion Science and Technology
Latest News
Why push materials to their breaking point?
Stephen Taller
We push materials to their breaking point for you.
Millions of Americans rely on nuclear energy. It provides 20 percent of electrical power in the United States—24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. To maintain this reliability, every material used in our reactors must work safely and efficiently.
I’m part of a team of world-class scientists, engineers, and technical professionals at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, testing and evaluating materials designed to thrive in one of the most complex environments on Earth. Nuclear reactors experience heavy stress loads, high temperatures, corrosive environments, and intense radiation fields. Combined, these forces can substantially impact the performance of cladding or other structural materials. We want to know where and under what conditions materials may fail to keep a reactor running safely and reliably.
February 11, 2025
Nuclear Robotics and Remote Systems Updates from Industrial Partners
12:00–1:00PM (1:00–2:00PM EST)
Available to All Users
The ANS Robotics and Remote Systems Division invites you to participate in a webinar series highlighting interesting R&D efforts from industry, national laboratories, and universities. This first event will focus on three industry partners, each presenting a brief overview of their company and then an interesting problem and their solution utilizing robotics and remote handling. Read more...
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January 30, 2025
The Quest for Gold: Exploring Nuclear Transmutation
5:00–6:00PM (6:00–7:00PM EST)
Alchemists have been trying to make gold out of other elements for centuries. Can nuclear science finally make this dream a reality? Read more...
January 22, 2025
Equitable Outreach: Now Comes the Hard Part
10:30–11:30AM (11:30AM–12:30PM EST)
Join us for an expert panel discussion on strategies for delivering the nuclear message to underresourced audiences – from K-12 education, to community outreach, to employer recruiting. Read more...
January 15, 2025
CONTE 2025 Sneak Peek
10:00–11:00AM (11:00AM–12:00PM EST)
Find out why CONTE 2025 is a conference you don't want to pass up by attending our special preview event on Wednesday, January 15, at 11 am ET. Read more...
December 19, 2024
A One-on-One with NRC Commissioner Bradley Crowell
10:00AM–12:00PM (11:00AM–1:00PM EST)
ANS Members Only
An exclusive conversation with NRC Commissioner Crowell on the future of nuclear regulation, workforce challenges, and the impact of advanced technologies. Read more...
December 5, 2024
ANS Chicago-Great Lakes Local Section Event
Technical Considerations for the Restart of the Crane Clean Energy Center
7:00–8:00PM (8:00–9:00PM EST)
The ANS Chicago-Great Lakes Local Section held a virtual event featuring a presentation on the restart of Three Mile Island Unit 1. Read more...
Supplier Showcase
5 Critical Approaches to Accelerate Advanced Nuclear Enterprise Success with Digital Transformation
Join us for an ANS Supplier Showcase webinar to discover how Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE platform, powered by virtual twin technology, is redefining nuclear project execution, efficiency, and lifecycle management. Read more...
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November 13, 2024
Dose-Free Radiation Visualization and Mitigation
1:00–2:00PM (2:00–3:00PM EST)
Join us for an ANS Supplier Showcase webinar and learn about the capabilities of Radiation Visualization with RadVision3D. Read more...
October 29, 2024
State of Nuclear
2:00–3:00PM (3:00–4:00PM EDT)
Panelists from across the nuclear policymaking sphere will dig into the major issues of the day and shed light on the longer-term implications. Read more...
October 24, 2024
Educator Training
Beyond Electricity: Exploring Non-Power Nuclear Applications
6:00–7:00PM (7:00–8:00PM EDT)
Join us during Nuclear Science Week for the next edition our Educator Training series. Read more...
A One-on-One with NRC Commissioner Annie Caputo
10:00AM–11:00PM (11:00–12:00AM EDT)
In this one-on-one interview with ANS CEO/Executive Director Craig Piercy, NRC Commissioner Caputo shares her journey in the nuclear field and her vision for the future of nuclear energy. With over 25 years of experience, Commissioner Caputo has witnessed the evolution of the industry, from shutdowns to renaissances, and now to a new era driven by decarbonization and energy security. Read more...
A One-on-One with NRC Commissioner David Wright
10:00–11:00AM (11:00AM–12:00PM EDT)
ANS members have exclusive early access to watch a one-on-one interview with NRC Commissioner David Wright and ANS Executive Director/CEO Craig Piercy. Read more...
October 14, 2024
Hispanic Heritage and Nuclear Careers: A First-Generation Perspective
12:00–1:00PM (1:00–2:00PM EDT)
The Diversity and Inclusion in ANS Committee is presenting a special webinar delivered in Spanish in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Read more...
September 19, 2024
Unlocking the Invisible: An Introduction to Scintillators, Semiconductors, and Gamma Spectroscopy
Join us for an exciting deep dive into the world of radiation detection! This session will explore the science behind scintillators and semiconductors, key components in detecting and measuring radiation. Read more...
September 12, 2024
ANS-DOE Nuclear Energy Tribal Working Group Presentation
1:00–2:00PM (2:00–3:00PM EDT)
The American Nuclear Society and the Department of Energy presented a webinar and q&a with representatives from the Nuclear Energy Tribal Working Group. Read more...
September 11, 2024
We Cannot Effectively Influence Nonproliferation from the Sidelines
The ANS Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy Division invites you to a special members-only discussion on how the widespread adoption of U.S. nuclear nonproliferation norms will impact the future of advanced reactors. Read more...
July 30, 2024
ANS Members Take on Social Media
4:00–5:00PM (5:00–6:00PM EDT)
Leading nuclear social media influencer Isabelle Boemeke joins a panel of other top influencers to moderate a discussion on how they've used social media during their careers and what role they might see for it in the future. Read more...
July 29, 2024
Changing Strategy: International Deployment of Nuclear Power Plants
9:00–10:00AM (10:00–11:00AM EDT)
Join ANS International Council Chair Seth Grae and a panel of experts as they discuss the changing international nuclear power landscape. Read more...
June 6, 2024
Chicago Local Section Event
Curio Presentation
7:00–8:00PM (8:00–9:00PM EDT)
The ANS Chicago Section invites you to a presentation from Alex Wheeler of Curio, a company pioneering innovative nuclear waste recycling solutions and unlocking the full potential of the atom. Read more...
May 20, 2024
Past DOE Nuclear Energy Officials Roundtable
Join us for a special event featuring a roundtable discussion with six former leaders of the DOE's Office of Nuclear Energy. Read more...
May 17, 2024
Unlocking Africa’s Potential with Nuclear Energy
Hear from some of the industry’s key leaders working to advance nuclear in order to meet the increasing energy demands of the fasting growing population of any continent. Read more...