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2014 Year-End Report
Inspire. Inform. Engage.
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The Center for Nuclear Science and Technology Information was
founded by the American Nuclear Society (ANS) in 2010 to foster
interest in and increase understanding about the many applications
of nuclear among non-scientists – students, educators, community
members, government representatives and others.
We are pleased to report that through the ongoing major support
of corporations and individuals, a growing number of new donors,
and strong financial management, the Center is now firmly
established and expanding its outreach to new audiences.
The more people we reach, the more we are finding a public
desire for trustworthy nuclear information that they can easily
understand. The Center’s focus remains on helping the general
public understand the many benefits to our lives derived from
nuclear science and technologies.
In the coming year, we will be seeking financial support for the
Center to:
• Develop Outreach Resource Kits with supplies and materials for
ANS members to use in conducting local teacher workshops and
community information programs.
• Coordinate workshops and provide the supplies needed to help
1,000 Girl Scouts earn Get to Know Nuclear patches in 2015.
• Increase the number of schools and community organizations
engaged nationwide during Nuclear Science Week in October.
• Expand and update the Center’s curriculum resources and
workshops for teachers.
• Introduce a Nuclear Fundamentals program for members of the
media.
We are grateful to the many generous donors who made it possible
to provide this unique resource for the public and educators. With
your continued support, we look forward to reaching an even broader
audience in the years to come.
Promoting The Benefits Of Nuclear
Dr. Michaele (Mikey) Brady Raap American Nuclear Society
President
Donald R. Hoffman Chair, Center Fundraising Council
Cadettes from Girl Scout Troop # 10340 earn the first Get to
Know Nuclear patches at the River Bend Nuclear Plant in
Louisiana.
On the cover: ANS member Emily Frantz demonstrating radiation
detection at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY.
This page, top: Boy and Girl Scouts enjoying a fission
demonstration at the Department of Energy in Washington, DC.
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Nuclear Fundamentals Seminar Series
The Center’s Technology Fundamentals Program for congressional
staff members completed its third year with growing attendance. By
becoming educated about nuclear energy, congressional staff members
can make more informed decisions leading to non-biased, nonpartisan
nuclear policy. This five-part briefing series provides those
advising our congressional leaders with a comprehensive overview of
nuclear science and technology and their applications in energy,
medicine and industry. The speakers are American Nuclear Society
members discussing topics in their fields of expertise.
More than one hundred congressional staff attended in 2014,
including nine who attended the full series.
Coming in 2015
• The series will expand to invite members of the media to learn
more about the many applications and benefits of nuclear science
and technology.
Educating Congressional Leaders
Engaging The Public
Nuclear Science Week
Through the auspices of the Center, the American Nuclear Society
has been a leading partner in Nuclear Science Week (NSW). In 2014,
the Center staff helped ANS student and professional members
organize 27 events in 14 cities in the U.S. and internationally
(Sharjah, United Arab Emirates), reaching 2,500 youth, educators
and community members. At the request of ANS, the Governor of
Illinois issued a proclamation declaring Nuclear Science Week, the
third week in October. ANS student and local sections will be
encouraged to request gubernatorial proclamations in their states
in future years.
NuclearConnect.org
An average of 7,200 visitors search the Center’s website each
month. The site provides information about a variety of nuclear
topical areas for the general public and teachers. A popular
feature is “Ask an Expert,” allowing the public to receive answers
and information via email from nuclear professionals nationwide and
around the world.
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K-12 Teacher Workshops
The Center has fostered a high demand for teacher nuclear
science training. American Nuclear Society members collaborated
with the Center staff to present 14 teacher workshops throughout
the U.S. in 2014. They trained 704 teachers in eight states (NC,
SC, GA, MO, AZ, UT, NV, CA) how to explore nuclear science in their
classrooms. Each teacher received a CD V-700 Geiger counter, a
Teacher Resource Guide, and nuclear education materials.
The Anaheim, CA, workshop in November quickly filled to
capacity, with a waiting list. ANS members were invited to observe
the session to help them organize their own future workshops.
An evaluation of the workshops over the last three years was
conducted, and a new toolkit with best practices was developed to
guide and encourage ANS Local Sections to host trainings. The
toolkit will also help maintain consistency among the sessions. The
online toolkit located at www.ans.org/pi/edu/toolkit (member login
required), contains project planning ideas, templates, and other
resources.
Inspiring Nuclear Learning
78% of teachers attending the workshops over the last three
years reported that they immediately integrated what they learned
into their classrooms. Over 11% more planned to use the activities
within the current school year.
“The materials, resources, and content provided at the workshop
were all strong. Very relevant for me as an adult and as a teacher.
Love the global aspect!”
– Alexis, Anaheim High School
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Teacher Resource Guide: Detecting Radiation in our Radioactive
World
This new teacher resource guide is aligned with the Next
Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The guide was inspired by our
national teacher workshop by the same name. It includes units on:
Modeling Atoms, Making Atoms Visible, Personal Dose, Irradiation
and Benefits, Half-Life, Measuring and Units (using a Geiger
counter), Fission, Decay Chains, Radiation Types, Waste, and Energy
Production.
The Energy Action Game
Players learn that the variety of energy sources – renewables
(wind, solar, and biomass, etc.), fossil fuels and nuclear energy –
all help provide a bridge to a sustainable future energy
supply.
Medical Use of Radioisotopes Brochure
Readers gain an appreciation for the benefits of radiation and
radioisotopes in medicine today.
Anatomy of an Atom Activity
This fun and easy activity uses die cut sheets to create an atom
mobile. Created for middle and high school students.
Girl Scouts Get to Know Nuclear Patch
The Girl Scouts (GS) of America does not have a badge for
nuclear science and technology, so the Center worked with the
Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana Girl Scout Council to establish
the Get to Know Nuclear patch in 2014. The patch requirements focus
on girls and teamwork. An online toolkit was developed to help ANS
members organize workshops that meet the requirements, and they can
order the patches to provide to their girls. The Center’s goal is
to help 1,000 girls earn patches by the end of 2015. In the first
six months of the program, 220 patches were distributed.
Boy Scout Nuclear Science Merit Badge
Many ANS members volunteer their time to conduct workshops and
provide financial resources for this national program established
by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). The Center supported seven
workshops that reached 280 scouts in 2014. Many of the same troops
returned this year with a new set of scouts.
New Education Materials 2014
“I just wanted to take a minute to thank you & the other
Riverbend employees who took time out of their Saturday to help out
Scouts with their Nuclear Science merit badge. I was very impressed
with the class & different stations.”
– Boy Scout Leader
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Thank You To These Generous Donors
Corporate GivingFounder’s Circle- $500,000First Energy Nuclear
Operating CompanySouthern Nuclear Operating Company
Ambassador’s Circle - $250,000Dominion GenerationDuke
EnergyWestinghouse Electric Company
Einstein Giving Society - $50,000URENCO Limited/on behalf of
World Nuclear Fuel Market 2014 participants
Roentgen Giving Society - $10,000Potomac Communications
Group
Up to $1,500 Ameren Missouri American Electric Power Burns &
McDonnell Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) Duke Energy
Foundation Matching Gifts Program EPRI Exelon Generation Co., LLC
Fluor G. D. Barri & Associates, Inc. Indiana Michigan Power
Corp. Kernkraftwerk Leibstadt AG Kinectrics, Inc. Korea Atomic
Indus Forum, Inc. Los Alamos National Laboratory Nuclear Energy
Institute PPL Susquehanna, LLC Toshiba America Nuclear Energy
Western Services Corporation
Individual GivingPresident’s Giving Circle - $5,000 +Donald R.
HoffmanDr. John Landis (bequest)Dr. Toshio Morita
Ambassadors - $2,500 - $4,999Dr. Michaele C. Brady Raap
Leaders - $1,000 - $2,499Farid M. BerryJoan and Tom
Mistler/Mistler Family FoundationClaudia G. Stetler/Stetler and
Associates
Friends of Nuclear — $100- $999Eugene F. Brown P.E. Edmundo Del
Valle Gallegos William C. Eason Dr. Vincent J. Esposito Dr. Larry
R. Foulke Fuel Cycle & Waste Management Division/ANS Dr. Martin
L. Grossbeck Margaret E. Harding Del Valle Luis Jose Dr. Mohammad
Kalimullah Glen I. Litzenberger Dr. Peter B. Lyons John R McGaha
Jr. Kenneth S. Petersen Ievgenii Bakhmach, P.E. Ronald E. Reder
Michael W. Rencheck Dr. Albert B. Reynolds Dr. S. Christian
Simonson Dr. Roger Sit Dr. Rachel N. Slaybaugh
Dr. Finis Southworth Jorge Spitalnik Dr. Rebecca L. Steinman
P.E. Dr. Xiaodong Sun Nicholas William Thompson William Arthur
Wharton III Garry G. Young
In-kind Donors Silent AuctionJune 15, 2014 – Reno, NVTracy
CoyleEva GallagherGrand Sierra ResortLet’s Talk MayimNuclear
Secrecy BlogSnorgTees/Digital Basement, LLC
We sincerely apologize for any errors or omissions. Please
contact Tracy Coyle, Outreach Manager, with any corrections at
(708) 579-8209 or at [email protected]
January 1 – December 31, 2014
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Financial Statement
Cash and Investment Balance $ 1,469,448
Pledges Receivable (net of discount) $ 352,500
Website (net of amortization) $ 21,358
Total Assets $ 1,843,306
Liabilities —
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets $ 1,843,306
Total Liabilities and Nets Assets $ 1,843,306
Revenue and Expenses 2013-2014 (cash basis)
2014 Program Expenses
2013 2014
Contributions $ 571,125.50 $ 488,174.97
Other Income (interest) $ 37,503.00 $ 19,265.00
Expenses ($295,093.00) ($220,042.00)
Net $ 313,536.00 $ 287,398.00
3%
87%10%Program
FundraisingAdministrative
Balance Sheet December 31, 2014 (accrual basis)
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87%10%Program
FundraisingAdministrative
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