ANS salutes women in nuclear
Women's History Month
Since Marie Curie helped discover radioactivity in the early 1900s, women have been at the forefront in the development of nuclear science around the world. Curie won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903, and the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911 for the discovery of radium and for measuring its atomic weight.
"Each of us must work for our own improvement, and, at the same time, share a general responsibility for all humanity, our particular duty being to aid those to whom we think we can be most useful"- Marie Curie
Women's contributions to nuclear science continue to grow. From energy and space travel to medicine and other areas of nuclear science, women are on the cutting edge of nuclear technology.
"As a nuclear engineer in the government, I've contributed to such important government missions as assuring the safety of operating nuclear power plants and laying the foundation for the future of nuclear reactors. It is tremendously satisfying to feel that my work contributes directly to the health, safety and welfare of the American public."- ANS President Dr. Gail H. Marcus
The American Nuclear Society, in recognition of Women's History Month, salutes women who continue to be pioneers in the nuclear science field, and who are increasingly benefiting mankind with their talents, skills and intellect in developing safe nuclear technology.
To learn more about women in the nuclear field, go to the following links. To discover the many career opportunities for women in the nuclear field, contact the ANS Outreach Department at 708-352-6611, or via e-mail.
Related Links
Professional Women in ANS
http://committees.ans.org/pwans/
Careers for Women in Nuclear Science and Technology
http://committees.ans.org/pwans/brochure.pdf
Careers in Nuclear
http://www.ans.org/pi/edu/students/careers/
Women in Nuclear Global
http://213.130.43.103/win-global/
Women in Engineering Programs and Advocates Network
http://www.wepan.org/
Society of Women Engineers
http://www.swe.org/
