External Affairs Committee

The External Affairs Committee helps fulfill ANS's mission to enable effective communications between members, the public, and policymakers. Committee members support public discussions on significant domestic and international development and the communication of the Society’s views and policies. The Committee supports ANS leadership's effort to engage and influence policymakers and opinion leaders through direct dialogue and compelling written, visual, and online materials. In addition, the Committee supports the mobilizing members and the broader nuclear community in advocating for specific initiatives and to support crisis response. The Committee supports network building between professionals across all fields and from all nations of the nuclear community.

Member Responsibilities:

• Attend committee meetings at each of the national meetings and participate on conference calls as appropriate.
• Identify strategic direction for ANS communication activities regarding Society members and the general public.
• Participate in subject-specific task forces/subcommittees to for specific initiatives and in response to a crisis.
• Help ANS leaders in their interactions with government officials and interest organizations.

Helpful Traits for Members:

• Knowledge of communications, communication practices, and ANS communication vehicles
• Familiarity with federal government agencies, non-governmental agencies, and international organizations involved in nuclear policy issues.
• General knowledge of the legislative and regulatory development process.