Student Societies

American Nuclear Society

University of Michigan American Nuclear Society (ANS) Student Section, formed in 1955, was the first student branch in the country. Since its inception the branch has been involved in numerous activities to increase public awareness of the benefits of nuclear technology and its role in the future. One of the primary roles of the ANS student branch has been to provide professional development opportunities to the students by organizing talks from the industry and by supporting students to attend ANS national and regional conferences. The section has also sponsored regional student conferences in the past. In addition to professional activities, the student branch also organizes several social activities such as holiday parties, intramural sports, recreational activities, outreach, and community service activities.  Contact:  President  AJ Hunter at ajhunte@umich.edu.  

ANS University of Michigan Student Section 2004-2005 Annual Report won first place in the Samuel Glasstone Award Competition. 
ANS University of Michigan Student Section 2005-2006 Annual Report

Alpha Nu Sigma Society

In 1983, a chapter of the Alpha Nu Sigma Society (ANS), the national honor society for Nuclear Science and Engineering, was formed at the University of Michigan. Approximately 120 undergraduate and graduate students have been inducted into the Alpha Chapter of the Alpha Nu Sigma Society at Michigan since 1983. The Honor Society emphasizes nuclear education by tutoring current students, outreach activities to educate high school students and the community.  Contact:  President:  Anne Campbell anneall@umich.edu.  .

Health Physics Society

The University of Michigan Student Branch of the Health Physics Society was among the charter groups of student branches, formed in 1992. The Health Physics Society is dedicated to the development, dissemination, and application of both the scientific knowledge of and the practical means for radiation protection, with an emphasis on protection of people and the environment from unnecessary exposure to radiation. The student branch has been involved in a number of professional activities, parties, seminars, and public relations activities, including tours, teacher training workshops and visits to high schools for the dissemination of basic information about radiation and radiation health effects.   Contact:  Professor Kimberlee Kearfott kearfott@umich.edu. 

College of Engineering Chapter of Tau Beta Pi

Tau Beta Pi (TBP) is an engineering honor society dedicated to honor and integrity in professional and personal relations. We hold over 90 community service projects each year in addition to organizing a career fair.  The Society also holds numerous social events for our members to improve networking skills and have a good time. The top juniors and seniors are invited to join as well as grad students with half of there degree requirements completed along with a recommendation from their advisor.  Contact:  tbp-pres@umich.edu. 

Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (INMM) Student Chapter

In the fall of 2008 a group of students collaborated to bring a student chapter of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (INMM) to the University of Michigan. Interest in the organization was first sparked when a few University of Michigan students attended the INMM annual meeting in July 2008. After the cooperation of other interested students, staff, and faculty a chapter charter was formed and a petition was submitted to the Executive Committee of the INMM. The petition and bylaws, and therefore group formation, was approved by the end of the fall 2008 semester.

The mission of INMM as a whole is to promote the advancement and research in the area of nuclear materials management as well as implementing standards regarding professional ethics, education, and attainment of those engaged in the nuclear materials management field. Lastly, the organization strives to increase the distribution of information regarding the management of nuclear materials. The purpose of the student chapter is there to foster and promote these international goals.

The University of Michigan student chapter intends to promote the INMM mission by hosting professional speakers, facilitating panels and discussions, as well as providing opportunities to further learn the importance of nuclear materials management firsthand. Contact: Professor Sara Pozzi pozzisa@umich.edu.