Outreach Materials

To assist members with their outreach efforts, ANS offers a range of materials including Source Energy Equivalent fuel pellet cards, career brochures, fact-based nuclear science and technology hand-outs, and more. And be sure to check out our Nuclear Ambassadors program, which provides free outreach training and custom resources like PowerPoint presentations.

Contact askanything@ans.org for more information.

Focus Areas

Public Education

ANS aims to engage the general public in the conversation about nuclear. By organizing active outreach and public education events throughout the country, our members can enhance our mission with a unified voice.

What we support

• Active outreach strategies that are engaging and interactive (public forums, town hall, community events, etc.)
• Having a positive presence in anti-nuclear activities
• Exhibits at highly trafficked events attended by adults

K–12 Education

ANS brings together a state-of-the-art curriculum, Navigating Nuclear, some of the country's most qualified nuclear experts, and a suite of virtual and in-person experiences to drive a national expansion of K-12 nuclear science and technology education.

What we support

• School visits and out-of-school activities focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education. Check out our Nuclear Ambassadors free outreach training program and resources.
• Science educator workshops and events. ANS provides professional learning to K-12 formal and informal educators. See our Educator Training program for resources and news of upcoming events.
• Boy Scout Nuclear Science Merit Badge workshops
• Girl Scout Get to Know Nuclear Patch workshops

Engineers Week (DiscoverE)

Engineers Week (fourth week of February) is a time to celebrate how engineers make a difference in our world, Increase public dialogue about the need for engineers, and bring engineering to life for kids, educators, and parents.

What we support

• Outreach events that coincide with Engineers Week, and specifically promote nuclear engineering.

Nuclear Science Week

Nuclear Science Week (NSW, third week of October) is an international, broadly observed week-long celebration to focus interest on all aspects of nuclear science. ANS has partnered with the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History to promote this important initiative.

What we support

• Outreach events that coincide with NSW and support the current year's theme.