International Committee

The International Committee's responsibility is to oversee ANS's role in regarding potential affiliations, liaison, and cooperative agreements with other technical societies throughout the world; foster the exchange of information on nuclear energy among ANS and other international organizations; and help create Society Local Sections outside the United States, where appropriate. In addition, the committee cooperates with national societies outside the United States interested in designation as Affiliated National Societies, assisting them in the preparation of a petition, and in other organizational and operating procedures. The committee's mission also includes bringing value to ANS members by providing information on the activities and opportunities international nuclear energy societies offer to them.

Member Responsibilities:

• Attend committee meetings at each of the national meetings and participate on conference calls as needed.
• Participate in subject–specific task forces/subcommittees to benchmark with other societies for best practices.
• Help plan sessions at national conferences, and contribute information of interest to ANS members to the ANS Globe publication.
• Recommend international candidates for the ANS Board of Directors.
• Liaison with international nuclear energy societies.

Helpful Traits for Members:

• Knowledge of and interest in international nuclear–related issues.
• Knowledge of non-U.S. nuclear-related organizations, especially national nuclear societies.