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Conference Spotlight
2025 ANS Winter Conference & Expo
November 9–12, 2025
Washington, DC|Washington Hilton
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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NRC nominee Nieh commits to independent safety mission
During a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing today, Ho Nieh, President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as a commissioner at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, was urged to maintain the agency’s independence regardless of political pressure from the Trump administration.
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October 1, 2025
Cultivating Trauma-Informed Cultures in Nuclear
1:00–2:00PM CDT
ANS Members Only
Hosted by the ANS Cares Committee, this webinar shares the foundational principles of trauma-informed practice and their application within nuclear materials and engineering environments. Read more...
September 23, 2025
Supplier Showcase
License Renewal: Smarter, Faster, Better
Available to All Users
Hear from experts at GSE Solutions and EXCEL Services Corporation on proven strategies and the latest innovations in nuclear plant license renewal. Read more...
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September 19, 2025
How to Become a Certified Nuclear Professional
12:00–1:00PM CDT
Everything you need to know about our new Certified Nuclear Professional (CNP) credential including eligibility, exam specifications, and how to prepare. Read more...
September 17, 2025
Funding a Nuclear Education
Explore the many educational routes into the nuclear industry, from trade schools and certification programs to graduate degrees and continuing education. Read more...
August 27, 2025
Security Aspects of Offshore and Floating Nuclear Power Plants
11:00AM–12:00PM CDT
Offshore and floating nuclear power plants are considered a clean energy option for reliable power at sea. Learn more about the challenges and opportunities in this webinar. Read more...
August 14, 2025
ANS Strategic Plan Review
Review and comment on the 2024-2035 Strategic Plan with ANS CEO/Executive Director Craig Piercy. Read more...
July 14, 2025
The Future of Nuclear in Texas
They say everything is bigger in Texas! This panel discussion explores how the state embraces that mantra with public support for nuclear on the rise. Read more...
May 29, 2025
Uncharted Waters: Expanding Nuclear Outreach and Workforce Recruiting
Aligning Content with Community Needs
3:30–5:00PM CDT
Part 2 of the Uncharted Waters training series helps you move beyond routine outreach by sharing tips and best practices for organizing events. Read more...
May 8, 2025
Shaping U.S. Nuclear Policy: Overview of the ANS Congressional Fellowship Program
2:30–3:30PM CDT
Hear about the unique experiences of five of ANS's past Congressional Fellows and how they were able to have an impact on federal policy related to nuclear. Read more...
April 29, 2025
Robotics and Remote Systems Division
Nuclear Robotics and Remote Systems Highlights from University Partners
This webinar is the second installment in a series highlighting R&D efforts from industry, national laboratories, and universities. Read more...
April 28, 2025
State of Nuclear
Join us as a panel of experts discusses where the nuclear world stands today and what the future looks like. Read more...
April 17, 2025
Radiological Risk in Perspective
5:00–6:00PM CDT
Radiation is all around us—but how risky is it, really? Robert Hayes, Associate Professor of Nuclear Engineering at NC State University, puts radiological risk into perspective using data-driven comparisons and real-world examples. He’ll examine how radiation exposure is measured, what levels are considered safe, and how public perception often diverges from scientific consensus. Read more...
March 13, 2025
Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy Division
Updates on Advanced Nuclear Reactor Security and Material Control and Accounting
The ANS Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy Division (NNPD) invites you to a webinar featuring presentations on advanced reactor nuclear security and material control and accounting (MC&A). Read more...
March 6, 2025
The How, Why, and Where of Nuclear Waste
5:00–6:00PM CST
This webinar will discuss what is either nuclear energy’s greatest weakness or greatest strength: nuclear waste. Dr. Chris Perfetti from the University of New Mexico’s Department of Nuclear Engineering will define nuclear waste, explore how much waste we have to dispose of, and review several options for nuclear waste disposal, ranging from the ideal, to the plausible, to the absurd. Read more...
March 4, 2025
40 Under 40 Roundtable
1:00–2:00PM CST
ANS is bringing together members of the inaugural Nuclear News 40 Under 40 list to discuss the current state of nuclear and what the future looks like. Hear from a distinguished group of professionals who have taken unique paths to quickly rise to prominence and make a significant impact on nuclear. Read more...
February 27, 2025
Chicago-Great Lakes Local Section Event
Abilene Christian University Molten Salt Research Reactor (MSRR) Update
6:00–7:00PM CST
Join us for an ANS Chicago-Great Lakes Local Section event featuring a presentation on the advancements in nuclear energy through the Molten Salt Research Reactor (MSRR) project at Abilene Christian University (ACU). Read more...
February 26, 2025
Innovations in Nuclear Energy Student Competition Series
Innovations in Nuclear Energy Student Competition: Part I
12:00–1:00PM CST
This three-part series features the winners of the Innovations in Nuclear Research Student Competition (INSC) . The INSC recognizes published graduate and undergraduate students. Through the award process, the INSC provides winning students with opportunities to present their published work to the broader nuclear energy community. Read more...
February 19, 2025
Connecting with Underresourced Communities
1:00–2:30PM CST
Are your recruitment and outreach efforts reaching communities that have been historically excluded from nuclear science education and from participating in the nuclear industry? This training will help you identify the underresourced communities in your local area, develop relationships with gatekeepers, and overcome barriers to connection. Read more...
February 11, 2025
Nuclear Robotics and Remote Systems Updates from Industrial Partners
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...
January 30, 2025
The Quest for Gold: Exploring Nuclear Transmutation
Alchemists have been trying to make gold out of other elements for centuries. Can nuclear science finally make this dream a reality? Read more...
