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2025 ANS Winter Conference & Expo
November 9–12, 2025
Washington, DC|Washington Hilton
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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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TVA nominees promise to support advanced reactor development
Four nominees to serve on the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors told the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee that they support the build-out of new advanced nuclear reactors to meet the increased energy demand being shouldered by the country’s largest public utility.
Uncharted Waters: Expanding Nuclear Outreach and Workforce Recruiting
October 23, 2025|2:00–3:30PM (3:00–4:30PM EDT)
Available to All Users
You’ve found the gatekeeper, started the conversation, and built an initial bridge with the community—now what? How do we move from first contact to long-term trust?
Part 3 of the Uncharted Waters series will focus on building and sustaining authentic, long-term relationships with communities and partners beyond that first outreach event. Participants will learn strategies to nurture trust through leadership transitions, maintain meaningful engagement despite turnover, and ensure their outreach remains valuable and relevant over time.
This session will explore how to identify what level of engagement best meets a community’s needs, balance focus between depth and reach, and develop longevity plans that outlast individual volunteers. It will also address common “good intention” pitfalls and how to avoid outreach fatigue while sustaining impact.
Join us to discover how genuine, sustained relationships can create ripple effects of trust—strengthening not only your local outreach but the broader connection between the nuclear community and the public.
