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.

ANS is composed of three communities: professional divisions, local sections/plant branches, and student sections.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Individual members consist of fellows, professional members, and student members.<ref name=rules>Template:Cite web</ref> 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.<ref name=history>Template:Cite web</ref> ANS is also a member of the International Nuclear Societies Council (INSC).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

History

The American Nuclear Society was founded in 1954 as a not-for-profit association to promote the growing nuclear field.<ref name=history/> 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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

The American Nuclear Society published "Fusion technology: a journal of the American Nuclear Society and the European Nuclear Society" from 1984 to 2001.<ref> "Fusion technology : a journal of the American Nuclear Society and the European Nuclear Society". </ref>

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.<ref name=APS_Units>Template:Cite web</ref>

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

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.

University / College State / Country Ref(s)
Air Force Institute of Technology Ohio, US <ref name=OH>Template:Cite web</ref>
Brigham Young University Utah, US <ref name=UT>Template:Cite web</ref>
Chattanooga State Community College Tennessee, US <ref name=TN>Template:Cite web</ref>
City College of New York New York, US <ref name=NY>Template:Cite web</ref>
Colorado School of Mines Colorado, US <ref name=CO>Template:Cite web</ref>
Excelsior College New York, US <ref name=NY/>
Florida International University Florida, US <ref name=FL>Template:Cite web</ref>
Georgia Tech Georgia, US <ref name=GA>Template:Cite web</ref>
Idaho State University Idaho, US <ref name=ID>Template:Cite web</ref>
Iowa State University Iowa, US <ref name=IA>Template:Cite web</ref>
Kansas State University Kansas, US <ref name=KS>Template:Cite web</ref>
Kennesaw State University Georgia, US <ref name=GA/>
King Abdulaziz University Saudi Arabia <ref name=int>Template:Cite web</ref>
Louisiana State University Louisiana, US <ref name=LA>Template:Cite web</ref>
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Massachusetts, US <ref name=MA>Template:Cite web</ref>
Missouri University of Science and Technology Missouri, US <ref name=MO>Template:Cite web</ref>
North Carolina State University North Carolina, US <ref name=NC>Template:Cite web</ref>
Ohio State University Ohio, US <ref name=OH/>
Oregon State University Oregon, US <ref name=OR>Template:Cite web</ref>
Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania, US <ref name=PA>Template:Cite web</ref>
Purdue University Indiana, US <ref name=IN>Template:Cite web</ref>
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute New York, US <ref name=NY/>
South Carolina State University South Carolina, US <ref name=SC>Template:Cite web</ref>
Stevens Institute of Technology New Jersey, US <ref name=NJ>Template:Cite web</ref>
Texas A&M University Texas, US <ref name=TX>Template:Cite web</ref>
Texas A&M University–Kingsville Texas, US <ref name=TX/>
Three Rivers Community College Connecticut, US <ref name=CT>Template:Cite web</ref>
United States Military Academy New York, US <ref name=NY/>
United States Naval Academy Maryland, US <ref name=MD>Template:Cite web</ref>
University of California, Berkeley California, US <ref name=CA>Template:Cite web</ref>
University of California, Irvine California, US <ref name=CA/>
University of Florida Florida, US <ref name=FL/>
University of Idaho Idaho, US <ref name=ID/><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign Illinois, US <ref name=IL>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
University of Maryland Maryland, US <ref name=MD/>
University of Massachusetts Lowell Massachusetts, US <ref name=MA/>
University of Michigan Michigan, US <ref name=MI>Template:Cite web</ref>
University of Missouri Missouri, US <ref name=MO/>
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Nevada, US <ref name=NV>Template:Cite web</ref>
University of Nevada, Reno Nevada, US <ref name=NV/>
University of New Mexico New Mexico, US <ref name=NM>Template:Cite web</ref>
University of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, US <ref name=PA/>
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez Puerto Rico <ref name=int/>
University of Sharjah United Arab Emirates <ref name=int/>
University of South Carolina South Carolina, US <ref name=SC/>
University of Tennessee Tennessee, US <ref name=TN/>
University of Texas at Arlington Texas, US <ref name=TX/>
University of Texas at Austin Texas, US <ref name=TX/>
University of Texas of the Permian Basin Texas, US <ref name=TX/>
University of Utah Utah, US <ref name=UT/>
University of Wisconsin–Madison Wisconsin, US <ref name=WI>Template:Cite web</ref>
Utah State University Utah, US <ref name=UT/>
Vanderbilt University Tennessee, US <ref name=TN/>
Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia, US <ref name=VA>Template:Cite web</ref>
Virginia Tech Virginia, US <ref name=VA/>

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.

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

References

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