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ANS member dues for calendar year 2009 are $140, with discounts for early career and age 35 and under members.  Student member dues for calendar year 2009 are $28.  ANS memberships and publication subscriptions are based on the calendar year and all expire December 31st.  ANS Membership includes membership in two professional divisions of your choice.  Additional divisions can be selected at a cost of $8.50 each.  Memberships are not transferable to other individuals.

December 2008 through August 2009

Payments received after April 1, 2009 will be pro-rated quarterly, with a credit applied to 2010.  Partial payments cannot be accepted.  Dues and subscriptions must be paid in full.
Dues Rates
Dec. 2008 - Aug. 2009
  (Exp. 12/31/09)
Domestic
(U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Overseas
(includes $65 postage)
Standard: full-time nuclear education completed more than 5 years ago and/or employed in nuclear/nuclear-related field Over 35:
35 and Under:
$140 *
$105 *
$205 *
$170 *
Early Career: full-time nuclear education completed within the past 5 years and new to nuclear industry $70 * $135 *
September through November 2009

Covers the last quarter of 2009 and all of 2010.  Additional publications ordered at this time will commence January 2010.  Partial payments cannot be accepted.  Dues and subscriptions must be paid in full.
Dues Rates
Sep. - Nov. 2009
  (Exp. 12/31/10)
Domestic
(U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Overseas
(includes $79 postage)
Standard: full-time nuclear education completed more than 5 years ago and/or employed in nuclear/nuclear-related field Over 35:
35 and Under:
$175 *
$131 *
$254 *
$210 *
Early Career: full-time nuclear education completed within the past 5 years and new to nuclear industry $87 * $166 *
* Plus Entrance Fee
An entrance fee of $18 is required of all New Members, as well as memberships that have lapsed longer than two years (Reinstatements).  Members who renew their memberships within a two-year time period are considered Renewals.  No Entrance Fee is charged to Students, Renewals, or Lifetime Members.

Student Membership

Student memberships include a subscription to the monthly Nuclear News magazine and bi-monthly ANS News.  Student memberships are not prorated.  Applications processed July through November 2009 expire December 31, 2010.
Dues Rates
Domestic
(U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Overseas
Student Dues 2009 $28 $93

Lifetime Membership

For a one-time fee, members can retain their ANS membership for life.  Lifetime members will be sent a yearly statement to update address and membership information, order publications, and to make voluntary contributions to the scholarship, NEED, and public education programs.
Age
Rate
Under 40 $1,800
40 - 49 $1,700
50 - 59 $1,500
60 - 69 $1,000
Over 70 $500
Overseas lifetime members will be charged $65 yearly for overseas airmail postage.

Emeritus / Fellow Emeritus

Current ANS members who have been members of ANS for 10 years, are at least 60 years old, and retired, qualify for Emeritus or Fellow Emeritus status, at the following dues rates:
Dues Rates
Domestic
(U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Overseas
(includes $65 postage)
Emeritus / Fellow Emeritus $70 $135
Contact the Joyce Bruce if you qualify for Emeritus/Fellow Emeritus status.

2009 Additional Publication Subscription Rates

When submitting an application for membership, new members also have the opportunity to subscribe to additional scientific publications at a discounted rate.
Publication Rates
(January-December 2009; back issues sent)
Domestic
(U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Overseas
Nuclear Technology Journal (12x) * $155 $203
Nuclear Science and Engineering Journal (9x) * $140 $176
Transactions * $150 $170
Fusion Science and Technology Journal (8x) * $160 $240
Radwaste Solutions Magazine (6x) $45 $81
Proceedings $150 $180
* Print subscriptions include searchable online access.

Voluntary Contributions

Voluntary contributions to the following ANS programs are appreciated:

• Public Education
• Scholarships for Economically Disadvantaged Students
• Academic Scholarships

Is Your Spouse a Member?

ANS allows spouses who are current paid members of the Society the opportunity to replace one of their subscriptions to Nuclear News with another ANS publication.  Contact Joyce Bruce for details.

New Member Packages

Applications for membership are processed as soon as payment is received.  New member packages, which include a membership certificate, welcome letter with ID card, a New Member Bulletin, and other information, are sent to new members within 4-6 weeks.

Membership Renewal

All memberships expire December 31st.  There are three renewal notice mailings to all members, one in September, one in November, and a final notice in February/March.  Please renew your memberships promptly to avoid discontinuation of service and mailings of Nuclear News magazine.  If you were a member of ANS in 2007 or 2008, you can renew your 2009 membership online after September 15, 2008.

Membership Questions

Contact Joyce Bruce at 708-579-8266, fax 708-579-8295 or via e-mail.
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