Virginia Section of the American Nuclear Society
The Virginia Section of the American Nuclear Society (VA-ANS) was chartered on September 26th, 1956. Its mission was, and still is, to promote the advancement of nuclear technology and professions in the Virginia and surrounding areas. Currently, VA-ANS has over 100 members representing Richmond, Lynchburg, the Tidewater area, Charlottesville, and the Dominion nuclear stations (North Anna and Surry). Monthly meetings bring members together to socialize and learn about industry trends, new technologies, and interesting projects.
Local companies and universities include:
- BWXT
- Central Virginia Community College
- Cumberland Consulting
- Dominion
- Framatome
- Jefferson Lab
- Mega-Tech Services
- nHance Technologies, Inc.
- Newport News Shipbuilding - HII
- NovaTech
- The Mitre Corporation
- Sweet Briar College
- University of Richmond
- University of Virginia
- Virginia Military Institute
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Virginia Tech
About ANS
The American Nuclear Society (ANS), founded in 1954, is the leading professional society dedicated to advancing the application of nuclear science and technology for the benefit of humanity. With more than 10,000 members worldwideâincluding engineers, scientists, educators, students, and policy specialistsâANS represents a diverse community working across industry, government, and academia. In addition to individual members, many of the worldâs most respected companies and institutions support ANS as organizational members.
As a not-for-profit society, ANS provides a forum for collaboration and knowledge exchange through its technical divisions and professional groups, local sections across the United States and abroad, and student sections at universities. These communities foster professional growth, technical innovation, and engagement at every stage of a nuclear career.
ANS plays an active role in education, outreach, and standards development, helping to ensure that nuclear technologies are safe, reliable, and well understood. The Societyâs Washington, D.C. office serves as a resource to policymakers and stakeholders, providing technical expertise and balanced perspectives on critical nuclear issues. Through its journals, conferences, position statements, and standards, ANS continues to shape the dialogue on nuclear science and technology and to support its members in addressing the energy, environmental, and security challenges of our time.
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