ANS is committed to advancing, fostering, and promoting the development and application of nuclear sciences and technologies to benefit society.
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Division Spotlight
Robotics & Remote Systems
The Mission of the Robotics and Remote Systems Division is to promote the development and application of immersive simulation, robotics, and remote systems for hazardous environments for the purpose of reducing hazardous exposure to individuals, reducing environmental hazards and reducing the cost of performing work.
Meeting Spotlight
2021 Student Conference
April 8–10, 2021
North Carolina State University|Raleigh Marriott City Center
Standards Program
The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
Latest Magazine Issues
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Latest Journal Issues
Nuclear Science and Engineering
December 2020
Nuclear Technology
November 2020
Fusion Science and Technology
October 2020
Latest News
World Nuclear Energy Day kicks off on historic date
The inaugural World Nuclear Energy Day, on December 2, will be a celebration of nuclear energy and the people who make it happen. As nuclear power is a leading source of clean energy across the globe, the day aims to remind us that clean energy enables healthy lives.
Click here to find out how some are observing World Nuclear Energy Day 2020.
The Diversity and Inclusion in ANS program was developed to promote and support the participation of underrepresented or marginalized groups within the Society. Such groups include, but are not limited to: women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.
The goals of the program are to:
To help achieve these goals, under the guidance of the Diversity and Inclusion in ANS Committee, the Society hosts networking events, organizes diversity-related sessions at meetings, provides travel scholarships for meetings, bestows awards, and offers leadership opportunities.
Gender champions in nuclear policy
ANS Executive Director/CEO Craig Piercy has joined Gender Champions in Nuclear Policy (GCNP), making a commitment, along with over 50 other leaders in the GCNP network, to break down gender barriers in the field of nuclear policy. GCNP is uniting leaders of nuclear policy organizations who have committed to work toward gender equality within their spheres of influence. Learn more.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Educational Resources
Check out our curated list of educational resources on various Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) topics to learn more about the many facets of DEI.
Honors and Awards
Mary Jane Oestmann Professional Women’s Achievement AwardRecognizes the outstanding personal dedication and technical achievement by a woman for work she has performed in the fields of nuclear science, engineering, research or education. Nominations due August 1. Learn more.
E. Gail de Planque MedalRecognizes exemplary accomplishments by a woman in the fields of nuclear science and engineering. This award is intended to recognize outstanding lifetime or singular achievements by women that have resulted in tangible benefits to the field of nuclear science and engineering. Nominations due August 1. Learn more.
Grants
NEED Grants for Academic Programs (NGAP)Grants up to $1,200 are awarded to educational institutions with nuclear programs funds for recruitment activities targeted toward women and other underrepresented groups. The recruitment activities must be toward enrollment in a nuclear-related area of interest (disciplines or topics) that is/are of special interest to at least one of the ANS Professional Divisions. Applications due October 15. Learn more.
George A. Ferguson Motivational Grants Grants up to $5,000 are awarded to kindergarten through high school educators who wish to expand their STEM curriculum by introducing nuclear science to their students. The grants are open to all K-12 educators, however, priority is given to educators that serve culturally and economically disadvantaged students in the United States or programs that are co-sponsored by ANS local and/or student sections. Applications due May 1/ October 1. Learn More.
Resources
Diversity Position StatementDownload the Diversity in Inclusion in the Nuclear Profession ANS position statement.
Statement on DiversityRead the ANS Statement on Diversity.
Get involved
Email Daryl Rizzo, ANS Director of Development, to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
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ANS Statement on Diversity
The American Nuclear Society (ANS) is committed, in principle and in practice, to creating a diverse and welcoming environment for everyone interested in nuclear science and technology. Diversity means creating an environment – both in ANS and in the profession – in which all members are valued equitably for their skills and abilities and respected equally for their unique perspectives and experiences. Diverse backgrounds foster unique contributions and capabilities, and so creation of an inclusive Society ultimately leads to a more creative, effective, and technically respected Society.
ANS believes that everyone deserves opportunities for learning, networking, leadership, training, recognition, volunteering in Society activities, and all the other benefits that involvement in the Society brings, regardless of age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, marital status, military service status, national origin, parental status, physical appearance, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. The selection of a member to serve in ANS's volunteer leadership structure shall be based solely on the member's ability, interest, and commitment to serve. In particular, ANS encourages members at each level of the Society and in each Professional Division and Technical Group to make special efforts to recruit underrepresented minorities and women to ensure that they are adequately represented in the Society.
Travel Grants
ANS is committed to encouraging underrepresented persons to enter and flourish in the field of nuclear science and technology. In fulfilling this commitment, the Diversity and Inclusion in ANS awards supplemental funding, including reimbursement of travel, hotel, and meal expenses in attending the ANS Annual Meeting in June or the ANS Winter Meeting in November. Application information will be posted prior to the next meeting.
DIA Committee Roster
Lane Carasik, ChairLisa Marshall, Vice ChairShirly Rodriguez, Vice Chair
Members (terms expire)
Amanda M. Bachmann(2023)Oum Keltoum Aziza Bouhelal (2021)Lane Carasik (2021 Price Collins (2023)Emory Colvin (2022)Marilyn Delgado (2022)Julie G. Ezold (2023)Matthew Jasica (2023)Leslie Kerby (2021)Kalin Kiesling (2021)Seth Kilby (2022)Ian Thomas Kolaja (2023)Lisa Marshall (2021)Arielle J. Miller (2023)Kathryn Mummah (2021)Leah Spradley Parks (2023)Raul Rebak (2021)Shirly Rodriguez (2021)Laura Scheele (2021)Elizabeth S Sooby (2023)Gemma (Ira) Strong (2023)Sola Talabi (2023)Matthew D. Wargon (2023)Leigh Winfrey (2021)Fan Zhang (2023)
Ex OfficioJames E. Baciak, ETWDD Chair
Staff LiaisonDaryl Rizzo
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