American Nuclear Society 555 North Kensington Avenue LaGrange Park, IL 60526 (708) 352-6611 Fax: (708) 352-0499 www.ans.org

The American Nuclear Society is an international, not-for-profit scientific and educational organization consisting of approximately 11,000 engineers, scientists, educators, students, and others with nuclear-related interests. These individuals represent more than 1,600 corporations, educational institutions, and government agencies - approximately 900 members live overseas in 40 countries.

The Society's main objective is to promote the advancement of engineering and science relating to the atomic nucleus. Other  purposes are to integrate the many nuclear science and technology disciplines; encourage research; establish scholarships; disseminate information through publications and journals; inform the public about nuclear-related activities; hold meetings devoted to scientific and technical papers; and cooperate with government agencies, educational institutions, and other organizations having similar purposes.