ANS Fellow

The ANS Fellow is the highest membership grade of the American Nuclear Society awarded for outstanding accomplishment in nuclear science and engineering. The grade recognises senior members with acknowledged scientific, engineering or leadership attainments and significant contributions to the advancement of nuclear technology. Recipients are presented at the ANS Annual Conference or the ANS Winter Conference.

Award of the Fellow membership grade and recognition; presentation at the ANS Annual Conference or ANS Winter Conference.

Nominees must be at least 35 years of age, have been an ANS member in good standing for at least five continuous years immediately prior to nomination, and have a professional record of significant contributions in nuclear science or engineering. Promotion to Fellow is initiated by a principal sponsor and four to five Fellows or Professional Members as sponsors.

Nomination by one principal sponsor and four to five Fellows or Professional Members; nominators submit a nomination form to the Honors and Awards Committee, which evaluates nominations and recommends candidates to the ANS Board of Directors.