\nHISTORY<\/strong>
\nANS continues to be a professional, not-for-profit organization of scientists, engineers, and other professionals devoted to the peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology. Its 10,500+ members (in 46 countries) representing 1,600 plus corporations, which come from diverse technical disciplines ranging from physics and nuclear safety to operations and power, and from across the full spectrum of the national and international enterprise, including government, academia, research laboratories, and private industry.Making it all succeed are a Board of Directors, 21 standing committees, 18 professional divisions (and one technical group), 54 local sections (including 7 overseas and one affiliated society), 34 student sections, 24 plant branches, liaison agreements with some 30 non-U.S. nuclear societies (and one organization), and a headquarters staff of about 50 people.<\/p>\n
Vision:<\/strong> ANS will be the recognized credible advocate for advancing and promoting nuclear science and technology.<\/p>\n Mission:<\/strong> ANS provides its members with opportunities for professional development and serves the nuclear community by creating a forum for sharing information and advancements in technology, and by engaging the public and policy makers through communication outreach.<\/p>\n Purpose:<\/strong> The core purpose of ANS is to promote the awareness and understanding of the application of nuclear science and technology.<\/p>\n Not a Member? Join ANS!<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”http:\/\/local.ans.org\/wilmington\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/3ANS-185-X3-crowd.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” \/][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”http:\/\/local.ans.org\/wilmington\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/vogtle-dusk.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” \/][et_pb_cta admin_label=”Call To Action” title=”Get Involved” button_url=”http:\/\/www.ans.org\/join\/” button_text=”Join ANS” use_background_color=”on” background_color=”#ce8300″ background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”center” \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [et_pb_section transparent_background=”off” background_color=”#ffffff” allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_slider admin_label=”Slider” show_arrows=”on” show_pagination=”on” auto=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_slide background_image=”http:\/\/local.ans.org\/wilmington\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/riverwalk-20-1.jpg” background_color=”#ffffff” alignment=”center” background_layout=”dark” allow_player_pause=”off” heading=”American Nuclear Society Wilmington Area Section” \/][et_pb_slide heading=”GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy” background_image=”http:\/\/local.ans.org\/wilmington\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/GEHworldheadquarters-cropped.jpg” background_color=”#ffffff” alignment=”center” background_layout=”dark” allow_player_pause=”off” \/][et_pb_slide heading=”Brunswick Nuclear Plant” background_image=”http:\/\/local.ans.org\/wilmington\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Brunswick-Nuclear-Power-Plant.png” background_color=”#ffffff” alignment=”center” background_layout=”light” allow_player_pause=”off” \/][et_pb_slide heading=”Cape Fear Community College” background_color=”#ffffff” alignment=”center” background_layout=”dark” allow_player_pause=”off” background_image=”http:\/\/local.ans.org\/wilmington\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/CFCC_nuc.jpg” \/][\/et_pb_slider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"[one_third]
\nIf you are interested in taking advantage of the member rate, join ANS as a National Member at https:\/\/secure.ans.org\/join\/<\/u><\/a> Once you complete the member application, you can immediately register at the lower member fee. You must be an ANS National Member before you can register at the member rate. Questions regarding member benefits can be directed to members@ans.org<\/u><\/a> or call Membership at 800-323-3044.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"website-header-annual\"](\"http:\/\/host1.ans.org\/dregalado\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/website-header-annual1-300x106.jpg\")
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