Nuclear Science Week (NSW) 2026 is an international, week-long celebration running October 19-23, 2026, with Wilmington, NC selected as the national host city. The Wilmington Area Local Section of the American Nuclear Society (ANS) is organizing the event, with strong industry partnerships including Duke Energy and GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy. Each day of NSW focuses on a different aspect of nuclear technologies—ranging from energy and medicine to innovation, careers, and environmental stewardship. Planned activities include hands-on student experiences, facility tours, and community events. Local events also take place nationwide during the same week. Wilmington previously hosted NSW in 2016. The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is located at 601 Eubank SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123.

Nuclear Science Week (NSW) 2026 is an internationally recognized, week-long observance scheduled for October 19-23, 2026. The Wilmington Area Local Section of the American Nuclear Society (ANS) has been selected as the national host city. Each day of NSW focuses on a different aspect of nuclear technologies—ranging from energy and medicine to innovation, careers, and environmental stewardship. Activities include hands-on student experiences, facility tours, and community events. Industry partners include Duke Energy and GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy. Local events also take place nationwide. The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is located at 601 Eubank SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123 and serves as the organizing body. This press release was issued March 9, 2026.

Nuclear Science Week (NSW) 2026 is an international, week-long celebration held October 19-23, 2026, with Wilmington, NC selected as the national host city. The Wilmington Area Local Section of the American Nuclear Society (ANS) is organizing the event, supported by industry partners Duke Energy and GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy. Each day of NSW focuses on a different aspect of nuclear technologies — including energy, medicine, innovation, careers, and environmental stewardship. Activities include hands-on student experiences, facility tours, and community events. Local events also take place nationwide; communities everywhere are encouraged to host their own NSW programs. Wilmington previously hosted NSW in 2016. Learn more at https://www.nuclearscienceweek.org.

Nuclear Science Week (NSW) 2026 is an internationally recognized, week-long celebration scheduled for October 19-23, 2026, with Wilmington, NC selected as the national host city. The Wilmington Area Local Section of the American Nuclear Society (ANS) is organizing the event, supported by industry partners including Duke Energy and GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy. Each day of NSW focuses on a different aspect of nuclear technologies—ranging from energy and medicine to innovation, careers, and environmental stewardship. Planned activities include hands-on student experiences, facility tours, and community events. Local events also take place nationwide; communities are encouraged to host their own NSW programs. Learn more at https://www.nuclearscienceweek.org. The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is located at 601 Eubank SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123.