Diversity and Inclusion in ANS Committee

The Diversity and Inclusion in ANS Committee is responsible for promoting and supporting 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 committee shall encourage entrance into the nuclear industry, support them achieving their career objectives, serve as ANS liaison to relevant committees in other technical societies, assist the Society in communicating public information where appropriate, and advise the Executive Committee and ANS leadership on domestic and international diversity and inclusion strategies.

Member Responsibilities:

• Attend committee meetings at each of the national meetings and participate on conference calls as needed.
• Develop and implement strategies to attract diverse and underrepresented groups into nuclear education and careers in nuclear.
• Approve financial support to the NEED Grants for Academic Programs (NGAP), George A. Ferguson Motivational Grants (GAFMG) for K-12 school programs, and travel grants.

Helpful Traits for Members:

• Desire to promote diversity and inclusion in nuclear.
• Experience in activities to attract diverse and underrepresented groups into nuclear or other STEM related fields.