I am a member of the following professional organizations: American Physical Society (joined 1998), American Nuclear Society (joined 2001), and IEEE (joined 2008). Below is a description of each organization and the member divisions that I belong to in each organization.

American Physical Society (APS)

“In the firm belief that an understanding of the nature of the physical universe will be of benefit to all humanity, the Society shall have as its objective the advancement and diffusion of the knowledge of physics.”

The American Physical Society strives to:

• Be the leading voice for physics and an authoritative source of physics information for the advancement of physics and the benefit of humanity;
• Collaborate with national scientific societies for the advancement of science, science education and the science community;
• Cooperate with international physics societies to promote physics, to support physicists worldwide and to foster international collaboration;
• Have an active, engaged and diverse membership, and support the activities of its units and members.

APS Mission Statement — Adopted November 21, 2004

Division of Nuclear Physics

The fundamental objective of nuclear physics is the understanding of nuclei, which are the hearts of atoms and the place where almost all the mass of ordinary matter resides. It encompasses the study of the constituent parts, structure, stability, and interactions of nuclei. Nuclear physics extends to interdisciplinary studies of nuclear phenomena in the cosmos and to studies of fundamental symmetries of nature. The Division of Nuclear Physics of the American Physical Society exists for the advancement, dissemination, and application of nuclear physics. It was founded in 1966, and currently includes about 2,300 members.

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Division of Plasma Physics

DPP was established in 1959. The first elected Chair was Melvin B. Gottlieb, Princeton University. Each year since 1975 the James Clerk Maxwell Prize for Plasma Physics (est. 1975) is presented at the Annual Meeting, along with the Award for Excellence in Plasma Physics Research (est. 1981), and the Marshall N. Rosenbluth Outstanding Doctoral Thesis in Plasma Physics Award (est. 1985 as the Simon Ramo Award). The Nicholson Medal for Humanitarian Service was established in 1994 by DPP and the Forum on Physics and Society, and is presented at an APS meeting annually.

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American Nuclear Society (ANS)

The American Nuclear Society is a not-for-profit, international, scientific and educational organization. It was established by a group of individuals who recognized the need to unify the professional activities within the diverse fields of nuclear science and technology. December 11, 1954, marks the Society's historic beginning at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C. ANS has since developed a multifarious membership composed of approximately 11,000 engineers, scientists, administrators, and educators representing 1,600 plus corporations, educational institutions, and government agencies. It is governed by four officers and a board of directors elected by the membership.

Purpose: The core purpose of ANS is to promote the awareness and understanding of the application of nuclear science and technology.

Vision: ANS will be the recognized credible advocate for advancing and promoting nuclear science and technology.

Fusion Energy

This division promotes the development and timely introduction of fusion energy as a sustainable energy source with favorable economic, environmental, and safety attributes. The division cooperates with other organizations on common issues of multidisciplinary fusion science and technology, conducts professional meetings, and disseminates technical information in support of these goals. Members focus on the assessment and resolution of critical developmental issues for practical fusion energy applications.

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Mathematics and Computation

Division members promote the advancement of mathematical and computational methods for solving problems arising in all disciplines encompassed by the Society. They place particular emphasis on numerical techniques for efficient computer applications to aid in the dissemination, integration, and proper use of computer codes, including preparation of computational benchmark and development of standards for computing practices, and to encourage the development on new computer codes and broaden their use.

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Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

IEEE is the world’s largest professional association advancing innovation and technological excellence for the benefit of humanity. IEEE and its members inspire a global community to innovate for a better tomorrow through its highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities. IEEE is the trusted “voice” for engineering, computing and technology information around the globe.

Through its global membership, IEEE is a leading authority on areas ranging from aerospace systems, computers and telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric power and consumer electronics among others.

Members rely on IEEE as a source of technical and professional information, resources and services.

To foster an interest in the engineering profession, IEEE also serves student members in colleges and universities around the world.

Other important constituencies include prospective members and organizations that purchase IEEE products and participate in conferences or other IEEE programs.

IEEE Nuclear and Plasma Sciences

The IEEE Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society (NPSS) originated in 1949 as the Professional Group on Nuclear Science within the IRE. At about the same time, the AIEE formed two committees, one on nucleonics, the other on nucleonic and radiation instruments. In 1963, the IRE and AIEE merged to form the IEEE. This resulted in the creation of the Nuclear Science Group. In 1972, Plasma Science was added and the group was promoted to a society. The NPSS is composed of nine technical committees with a common interest in advancing nuclear and plasma sciences.

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