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Reactor Physics
The division's objectives are to promote the advancement of knowledge and understanding of the fundamental physical phenomena characterizing nuclear reactors and other nuclear systems. The division encourages research and disseminates information through meetings and publications. Areas of technical interest include nuclear data, particle interactions and transport, reactor and nuclear systems analysis, methods, design, validation and operating experience and standards. The Wigner Award heads the awards program.
Meeting Spotlight
Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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 cuts fees by 50 percent for advanced reactor applicants
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has announced it has amended regulations for the licensing, inspection, special projects, and annual fees it will charge applicants and licensees for fiscal year 2025.
May 27, 2022|12:15–12:45PM (1:15–1:45PM EDT)
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Nuclear energy is an exciting and evolving field that offers many career paths. ANS's Young Members Group continues the Spotlight on Nuclear Careers series with a casual chat with Sarah Camba Lynn, an engineering manager at Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant in Glen Rose, TX. Following the chat, attendees are invited to participate in a question and answer session with Sarah.
Presenter
Sarah Camba Lynn, Manager, Balance of Plant & Diesel Systems Strategic Engineering Group, Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant
About Sarah Camba Lynn
Sarah is manager of the Balance of Plant & Diesel Systems Strategic Engineering Group at Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant in Glen Rose, Texas, where she oversees a team that owns a total of 28 plant systems. She has been with Luminant since 2016.
In a prior role, she was a Nuclear Steam Supply System Engineer for five years at Comanche Peak and interned with the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Sarah currently serves as Treasurer for the ANS Young Members Group Executive Committee and Executive Committee Member in the Operations & Power Division.
She earned a B. S. degree in Nuclear Engineering from Texas A&M University, with a certificate in Engineering Project Management.
Moderator
Ishita Trivedi, ANS Young Members Group