American Nuclear Society

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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.

Established1954; 72 years ago (1954)
Typeprofessional organization
Legal status501(c)(3) non-profit organization
FocusNuclear Power
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American Nuclear Society
Established1954; 72 years ago (1954)
Typeprofessional organization
Legal status501(c)(3) non-profit organization
FocusNuclear Power
HeadquartersWestmont, Illinois, U.S.
Region served
Worldwide
Members>10,000 (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
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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

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

  • 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

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

Student sections

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.

More information University / College, State / Country ...
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]
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Local sections

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.

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