American Nuclear Society
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The American Nuclear Society is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the application and understanding of nuclear science and technology through research, standards, and education.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| American Nuclear Society canonical | 30 |
| American Nuclear Society technical divisions | 1 |
| https://www.ans.org (American Nuclear Society) | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1925600 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: American Nuclear Society Context triple: [Walter Zinn, memberOf, American Nuclear Society]
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A.
World Nuclear Association
The World Nuclear Association is an international industry organization that promotes the peaceful use and development of nuclear power worldwide, representing companies involved in all aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle.
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B.
Institute for Nuclear Security
The Institute for Nuclear Security is a specialized research and education center focused on nuclear security, nonproliferation, and related policy and technical issues.
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C.
Atomic Scientists' Association
The Atomic Scientists' Association was a post–World War II organization of physicists and other experts dedicated to promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy and warning the public and policymakers about the dangers of nuclear weapons.
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D.
Federation of American Scientists
The Federation of American Scientists is a U.S.-based nonprofit policy and advocacy organization focused on issues such as nuclear security, science policy, and government transparency.
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E.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is the federal agency responsible for overseeing and ensuring the safe use of nuclear materials and facilities in the United States.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: American Nuclear Society Target entity description: The American Nuclear Society is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the application and understanding of nuclear science and technology through research, standards, and education.
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A.
World Nuclear Association
The World Nuclear Association is an international industry organization that promotes the peaceful use and development of nuclear power worldwide, representing companies involved in all aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle.
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B.
Institute for Nuclear Security
The Institute for Nuclear Security is a specialized research and education center focused on nuclear security, nonproliferation, and related policy and technical issues.
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C.
Atomic Scientists' Association
The Atomic Scientists' Association was a post–World War II organization of physicists and other experts dedicated to promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy and warning the public and policymakers about the dangers of nuclear weapons.
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D.
Federation of American Scientists
The Federation of American Scientists is a U.S.-based nonprofit policy and advocacy organization focused on issues such as nuclear security, science policy, and government transparency.
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E.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is the federal agency responsible for overseeing and ensuring the safe use of nuclear materials and facilities in the United States.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (61)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
learned society
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professional association ⓘ |
| country |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| field |
nuclear engineering
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nuclear policy ⓘ nuclear safety ⓘ nuclear science ⓘ nuclear technology ⓘ radiation science ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
industrial applications of nuclear technology
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medical applications of radiation ⓘ nuclear fuel cycle ⓘ nuclear power generation ⓘ peaceful uses of nuclear energy ⓘ radiation protection ⓘ radioactive waste management ⓘ |
| foundedBy |
Walter H. Zinn
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pioneers of the U.S. nuclear industry ⓘ |
| hasActivity |
developing technical standards
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organizing conferences ⓘ organizing technical meetings ⓘ providing professional certification and recognition ⓘ public outreach on nuclear issues ⓘ publishing scientific journals ⓘ supporting student sections and young members ⓘ |
| hasApproximateMembership | over 10,000 members ⓘ |
| hasDivision |
Fuel Cycle and Waste Management Division
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Fusion Energy Division ⓘ Human Factors, Instrumentation, and Controls Division ⓘ Isotopes and Radiation Division ⓘ Materials Science and Technology Division ⓘ Nuclear Criticality Safety Division ⓘ Nuclear Installations Safety Division ⓘ Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy Division ⓘ Reactor Physics Division ⓘ Student Sections Committee ⓘ Thermal Hydraulics Division ⓘ Young Members Group ⓘ |
| hasOfficialWebsite | https://www.ans.org/ ⓘ |
| headquartersLocation |
La Grange Park, Illinois
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United States ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
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| inception | 1954 ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| legalForm | nonprofit organization ⓘ |
| memberOf |
American Institute of Physics federation of Member Societies
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linked to:
American Institute of Physics
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| mission |
to advance and promote the application of nuclear science and technology
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to foster public understanding of nuclear science and technology ⓘ to support nuclear education and professional development ⓘ to support the development and exchange of nuclear-related knowledge ⓘ |
| offers |
awards recognizing contributions to nuclear science and technology
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scholarships for nuclear science and engineering students ⓘ |
| organizes |
ANS Annual Meeting
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ANS Winter Meeting ⓘ topical meetings on specialized nuclear subjects ⓘ |
| publishes |
Fusion Science and Technology
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Nuclear News ⓘ Nuclear Science and Engineering ⓘ Nuclear Technology ⓘ Radwaste Solutions ⓘ |
| scope | international ⓘ |
| shortName | ANS ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: American Nuclear Society Description of subject: The American Nuclear Society is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the application and understanding of nuclear science and technology through research, standards, and education.
Referenced by (32)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: American Nuclear Society
linked to: American Nuclear Society
Human Factors, Instrumentation, and Controls Division
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American Nuclear Society
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