Nuclear Criticality Safety Division

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ICNC 2027

Bringing together nuclear professionals from around the world, ICNC 2027 will showcase leading research, share operational experience, and explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of nuclear criticality safety. The conference will provide a unique forum for learning, professional exchange and international engagement, creating opportunities for practitioners, researchers and industry leaders to share insights, challenge perspectives and inspire new thinking. Manchester provides a fitting home for this global event – with its rich scientific heritage and strong connections to the development of nuclear science, the city and surrounding region has long been associated with innovation, pioneering achievement and technical excellence. Building on this legacy, ICNC 2027 will bring together the international nuclear criticality safety community to strengthen professional connections, advance collective understanding and help shape the future of the discipline.

Learn more about ICNC 2027.

NCSD Newsletter

Check out the latest edition of the NCSD Newsletter for Fall 2025 !

Nuclear Criticality Safety Division 2025 Conference

September 14 - 18, 2025
Many Missions, One Goal: Collaborating for a Safer Tomorrow

Thank you to everyone who attended this conference for supporting the division!

NCSD Pioneer Scholarship - Applications are Open!

Are you a graduate or upper-level (junior or senior) undergraduate student? Are you involved in NCS work through your research, classes, or NCSD? If so, then the NCSD Pioneer Scholarship is for you! Applications are now open!

Deadline: Febraury 1st

Go here for more information and to access the application portal.

Spread the word to your student friends about this opportunity to learn more about the NCSD and the NCS industry!

NCSD Young Members Committee

Are you an ANS young member? Are you early in your NCS-related career? If either of these traits applies to you, then you may be interested in the NCSD's newest subcommittee: the Young Members Committee! We are currently seeking members and participants to join us in activities specific to early-career needs, including professional development and networking opportunities. If you are interested and/or have ideas for kick-starting this new committee, feel free to reach out to the chair, James Cole (jrcole@sandia.gov), or the vice chair, Ashley Raster (arraste@sandia.gov), for more information!