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Division Spotlight
Decommissioning & Environmental Sciences
The mission of the Decommissioning and Environmental Sciences (DES) Division is to promote the development and use of those skills and technologies associated with the use of nuclear energy and the optimal management and stewardship of the environment, sustainable development, decommissioning, remediation, reutilization, and long-term surveillance and maintenance of nuclear-related installations, and sites. The target audience for this effort is the membership of the Division, the Society, and the public at large.
Meeting Spotlight
2020 ANS Virtual Winter Meeting
November 16–19, 2020
Virtual Meeting|Online
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!
Latest Magazine Issues
Oct 2020
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Latest Journal Issues
Nuclear Science and Engineering
November 2020
Nuclear Technology
October 2020
Fusion Science and Technology
August 2020
Latest News
OPG launches Canadian hub for nuclear collaboration
Ontario Power Generation has officially opened its Centre for Canadian Nuclear Sustainability, the company announced on October 23. Located in Ontario’s Durham Region, the new center is intended to integrate collaboration and research in the nuclear life cycle while also supporting the work under way to prepare for the decommissioning of OPG’s Pickering nuclear power plant.
Nuclear Science Week
September 3, 2020|12:00–12:30PM (1:00–1:30PM EDT)
Available to All Users
Virtual outreach can still be engaging. Join North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN) to learn interactive engagement techniques for celebrating Nuclear Science Week this year (October 19-23). Presenters Chris Chance and Christy Fletcher will share their best practices for virtual classroom visits and more.
