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American Nuclear Society
Established1954; 70 years ago (1954)
Typeprofessional organization
Legal status501(c)(3) non-profit organization
FocusNuclear Power
HeadquartersWestmont, Illinois, U.S.
Region served
Worldwide
Membership>10,000 (in 2023)
President
Lisa Marshall
Immediate Past President
Kenneth Petersen
Vice President
H.M. Hashemian
Executive Director/CEO
Craig Piercy
Publication
Nuclear News[1]
AffiliationsINSC
Websitewww.ans.org Edit this at Wikidata

The American Nuclear Society (ANS) is an international, not-for-profit organization of scientists, engineers, and industry professionals that promote the field of nuclear engineering and related disciplines.

ANS is composed of three communities: professional divisions, local sections/plant branches, and student sections.[2] Individual members consist of fellows, professional members, and student members.[3] Various organization members are also included in the Society including corporations, governmental agencies, educational institutions, and associations.

As of spring 2024, ANS is composed of more than 10,000 members from more than 40 countries.[4] ANS is also a member of the International Nuclear Societies Council (INSC).[5]

Professional Divisions within the American Nuclear Society focus on specific technical domains, encompassing 18 areas and the Young Members Group. They provide members with specialized engagement opportunities in nuclear science and technology. ANS members can join any number of these divisions. Their activities are coordinated by the Professional Divisions Committee. Topics covered by the divisions range from Accelerator Applications to Fusion Energy and more.[6]

The main objectives of ANS are to provide professional development opportunities for members, engage and inform the public and students about the benefits of nuclear technology, encourage innovation in the nuclear field, and advocate effectively for nuclear technology at both domestic and international levels.[7]

History

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The American Nuclear Society was founded in 1954 as a not-for-profit association to promote the growing nuclear field.[4] Shortly thereafter in 1955, ANS held its first annual meeting and elected Walter Zinn as its first president. Originally headquartered in space provided by the Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Studies (ORINS), the Society's headquarters were moved to various locations over the years until 1977, when the Society settled into its own building in La Grange Park, Illinois. Since 2024, the Society has been headquartered in Westmont, Illinois.[8]

The American Nuclear Society published "Fusion technology : a journal of the American Nuclear Society and the European Nuclear Society" from 1984 to 2001.[9]

Divisions

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  • Accelerator Applications
  • Aerospace Nuclear Science & Technology
  • Decommissioning & Environmental Sciences
  • Education, Training & Workforce Development
  • Fuel Cycle & Waste Management
  • Fusion Energy
  • Human Factors, Instrumentation & Controls
  • Isotopes & Radiation
  • Materials Science & Technology
  • Mathematics & Computation
  • Nuclear Criticality Safety
  • Nuclear Installations Safety
  • Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy
  • Operations & Power
  • Radiation Protection & Shielding
  • Reactor Physics
  • Robotics & Remote Systems
  • Thermal Hydraulics
  • Young Members Group

Publications

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The American Nuclear Society publishes various journals, magazines, newsletters, and books.[10]

  • Nuclear News
  • Radwaste Solutions
  • Nuclear Science and Engineering
  • Nuclear Technology
  • Fusion Science and Technology
  • Nuclear Newswire

Student sections

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The American Nuclear Society consists of student sections at colleges and universities throughout the United States and abroad. As of spring 2020, the table below lists the active student sections of ANS.

University / College State / Country Ref(s)
Air Force Institute of Technology Ohio, US [11]
Brigham Young University Utah, US [12]
Chattanooga State Community College Tennessee, US [13]
City College of New York New York, US [14]
Colorado School of Mines Colorado, US [15]
Excelsior College New York, US [14]
Florida International University Florida, US [16]
Georgia Tech Georgia, US [17]
Idaho State University Idaho, US [18]
Iowa State University Iowa, US [19]
Kansas State University Kansas, US [20]
Kennesaw State University Georgia, US [17]
King Abdulaziz University Saudi Arabia [21]
Louisiana State University Louisiana, US [22]
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Massachusetts, US [23]
Missouri University of Science and Technology Missouri, US [24]
North Carolina State University North Carolina, US [25]
Ohio State University Ohio, US [11]
Oregon State University Oregon, US [26]
Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania, US [27]
Purdue University Indiana, US [28]
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute New York, US [14]
South Carolina State University South Carolina, US [29]
Stevens Institute of Technology New Jersey, US [30]
Texas A&M University Texas, US [31]
Texas A&M University–Kingsville Texas, US [31]
Three Rivers Community College Connecticut, US [32]
United States Military Academy New York, US [14]
United States Naval Academy Maryland, US [33]
University of California, Berkeley California, US [34]
University of California, Irvine California, US [34]
University of Florida Florida, US [16]
University of Idaho Idaho, US [18][35]
University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign Illinois, US [36][37][38]
University of Maryland Maryland, US [33]
University of Massachusetts Lowell Massachusetts, US [23]
University of Michigan Michigan, US [39]
University of Missouri Missouri, US [24]
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Nevada, US [40]
University of Nevada, Reno Nevada, US [40]
University of New Mexico New Mexico, US [41]
University of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, US [27]
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez Puerto Rico [21]
University of Sharjah United Arab Emirates [21]
University of South Carolina South Carolina, US [29]
University of Tennessee Tennessee, US [13]
University of Texas at Arlington Texas, US [31]
University of Texas at Austin Texas, US [31]
University of Texas of the Permian Basin Texas, US [31]
University of Utah Utah, US [12]
University of Wisconsin–Madison Wisconsin, US [42]
Utah State University Utah, US [12]
Vanderbilt University Tennessee, US [13]
Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia, US [43]
Virginia Tech Virginia, US [43]


Local sections

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Throughout the US and the world, numerous Local sections constitute the foundation of ANS. Members are encouraged to affiliate with a Local Section or Plant Branch to expand their professional connections and contribute to public education and outreach in the nuclear sector.

Local Section Name Direct Link Chair Comment
Arizona Local Section link Dr. John E. Kelly -
Austria Local Section - - In the process of revitalization
Beaver Valley Plant Branch (Plant Branch) - Mr. Daniel J. Ronnenberg Inactive
Carlsbad Local Section link Dr. Joshua L. Vajda, PE, CHP -
Central Illinois Local Section - Dr. Rizwan Uddin Includes parts of IL and IN; in revitalization process
Chattanooga Local Section - - In revitalization process
Chicago Local Section link Mr. Eric Jebsen, PE Includes parts of IL and IN
Colorado Local Section link - In revitalization process
Columbia (South Carolina) Local Section link Mr. Luke Olson -
Connecticut Local Section - - In revitalization process
Eastern Carolinas Local Section link - In revitalization process
Eastern Washington Local Section link Ms. Consuelo Guzman-Leong, PE -
Florida Local Section link Prof. Sedat Goluoglu Inactive
French Local Section link Dr. Bertrand Morel -
Georgia Local Section link Mr. Juan F. Villarreal -
Idaho Local Section link Ms. Johanna H. Oxstrand Includes parts of ID, MT, UT, and WY
India Local Section link Dr. Suneet Singh -
Japan Local Section link Prof. Kenichi Ishikawa -
Kansas Local Section link Mr. Ryan T. Kinney, PE -
Latin American Local Section link Mr. Joao Da Silva Goncalves -
Long Island, New York Local Section link Ms. Deana L. Buckallew -
Louisiana Local Section link Mr. Jerrod Ewing -
Michigan - Ohio Local Section link Mr. Randall Dean Westmoreland Includes parts of MI and OH
Mississippi Local Section link Mrs. Earnestine M. Johnson-Turnipseed -
Nevada Local Section link Mr. Ronald G. Fraass -
New York Metropolitan Local Section - Mr. Daniel Carleton In revitalization process
Niagara Finger Lakes Local Section link - Inactive
Northeastern Local Section link Mrs. Christine H. Roy, PE Includes parts of MA, ME, NH, RI, and VT
Northeastern New York Local Section link Mr. Kevin Boreen -
Northern California Local Section link - -
Oak Ridge/Knoxville Local Section link Dr. Erik D. Walker Includes parts of KY and TN
Perry Plant Branch (Plant Branch) - Mr. James H. Mangle, PE Inactive
Piedmont Carolinas Local Section link Mr. Ryan K. Brookhart, PE Includes parts of NC and SC
Pittsburgh Local Section link Mr. Timothy M. Lloyd, PE -
Pocatello Plant Branch (Plant Branch) - - -
San Diego Local Section link Ms. Katherine E. Partain -
Savannah River Local Section link Dr. Kevin R. O'Kula -
Southeast Florida Local Section - Dr. David F. Roelant In revitalization process
Taiwan Local Section - Yung-Hui Hsu -
Trinity Local Section link Mr. John L. Bliss -
United Arab Emirates Local Section - Dr. Walid A. Metwally -
Virginia Local Section link Mr. David Keegan Includes parts of VA and WV
Washington DC Local Section link Mr. James W. Behrens Includes parts of DC, MD, and VA
Wilmington Area Local Section link Mr. Matthew Mann Includes parts of NC and SC
Wisconsin Local Section link Dr. Ross F. Radel, PE -

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "NuclearNews". www.ans.org.
  2. ^ "Communities". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  3. ^ "Bylaws and Rules" (PDF). American Nuclear Society. June 2019. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "A Brief History of the American Nuclear Society". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  5. ^ "INSC Information". International Nuclear Societies Council. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  6. ^ "Professional Divisions". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  7. ^ "Strategic Plan". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  8. ^ "Contact -- ANS / About ANS". www.ans.org. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  9. ^ "Fusion technology : a journal of the American Nuclear Society and the European Nuclear Society".
  10. ^ "Publications". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  11. ^ a b "Student Sections – Ohio". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  12. ^ a b c "Student Sections – Utah". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  13. ^ a b c "Student Sections – Tennessee". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  14. ^ a b c d "Student Sections – New York". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  15. ^ "Student Sections – Colorado". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  16. ^ a b "Student Sections – Florida". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  17. ^ a b "Student Sections – Georgia". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  18. ^ a b "Student Sections – Idaho". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  19. ^ "Student Sections – Iowa". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  20. ^ "Student Sections – Kansas". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  21. ^ a b c "Student Sections – International". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  22. ^ "Student Sections – Louisiana". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  23. ^ a b "Student Sections – Massachusetts". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  24. ^ a b "Student Sections – Missouri". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  25. ^ "Student Sections – North Carolina". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  26. ^ "Student Sections – Oregon". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  27. ^ a b "Student Sections – Pennsylvania". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  28. ^ "Student Sections – Indiana". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  29. ^ a b "Student Sections – South Carolina". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  30. ^ "Student Sections – New Jersey". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  31. ^ a b c d e "Student Sections – Texas". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  32. ^ "Student Sections – Connecticut". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  33. ^ a b "Student Sections – Maryland". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  34. ^ a b "Student Sections – California". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  35. ^ Pfannenstiel, Kyle (April 16, 2020). "American Nuclear Society Lauds Its Idaho Student Chapter". Idaho National Laboratory. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  36. ^ "Student Sections – Illinois". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  37. ^ "Sammuel Glasstone Recipients". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
  38. ^ "Student Conferences". American Nuclear Society Student Sections Committee. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
  39. ^ "Student Sections – Michigan". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  40. ^ a b "Student Sections – Nevada". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  41. ^ "Student Sections – New Mexico". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  42. ^ "Student Sections – Wisconsin". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  43. ^ a b "Student Sections – Virginia". American Nuclear Society. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
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