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View our elected Members of the Month and most involved members! Check out available employment opportunities and scholarships below!
Nate Reid showed initiative and leadership when he stepped up to lead this year’s ANS Student Conference Proposal. He demonstrated leadership during ANS’s trip to Argonne National Labs, and has exhibited great attendance at ANS general meetings.
If you are unsure of who to contact, feel free to email ansatuofi@gmail.com with general questions, comments, or concerns.
jatelle2@illinois.edu
Jacob is a senior, studying Nuclear Engineering with a concentration in Power, Safety, and the Environment, and is pursuing a minor in mathematics as well. His interests lie primarily in research surrounding the use of Lie groups to construct differential-difference invariant schemes and applying findings to power generation technology. Jacob enjoys a number of hobbies outside of school such as rollerblading, hiking, mountain biking, and playing Pokemon GO. Most of all, he is excited to see the ANS chapter thrive in the upcoming months.
krb3@illinois.edu
Katie is a junior in NPRE with a concentration in Plasma Physics and Fusion Sciences. She is also a research assistant at the Center for Plasma Material Interactions where she works with liquid metals. She is also a member of the trombone section in the Marching Illini! Outside of school she likes to watch Netflix, cruise YouTube, and take naps.
kelseyl2@illinois.edu
Kelsey Luo is a current Junior in the NPRE department’s radiological concentration track. She is also pursuing a mathematics minor and certificates in data science, computational science and engineering, and arms control and domestic and international security. She previously served as the chapter’s Treasurer for the past 3 semesters, but she is now excited to be a bigger part of the organization this year serving as the External Vice President. When not preoccupied with classwork or ANS events, she enjoys playing volleyball, volunteering, and eating all kinds of food.
villott2@illinois.edu
Maxx is a senior in NPRE focusing on power, safety, and the environment. He is also receiving a certificate in global security through the university’s Arms Control and Domestic and International Security program (ACDIS). Maxx also serves as the vice president of the ACDIS Security Studies Group and is a teaching assistant for the University’s nuclear arms and arms control course. Outside of the nuclear world, Maxx is the president of the Illinois Congressional Debate Society and enjoys reading, lifting, and playing video games.
jshehee2@illinois.edu
Jimmy is a Sophomore in the Pre-Engineering Program. He plans to transfer into the NPRE program before the Spring semester, with a concentration in power, safety, and the environment. Jimmy is also the President of Illini Venturing, and is pursuing a minor in leadership studies. In his free time, Jimmy enjoys cycling, camping, and playing video games. His apartment features a variety of plants, and a pet snake.
iaccino2@illinois.edu
Isabella Iaccino is a junior in the Plasma and Fusion Science concentration. She has an interest in surface modification applications of plasmas, and is a member of the Radiation Surface Science and Engineering Lab. Isabella loves teaching children about STEM and leading them through fun activities to engage and educate them. In addition to being the outreach chair of ANS, she is also an Engineering Ambassador for the College of Engineering. In her free time, Isabella likes to wish she had more free time and she watches vine compilations on YouTube. She loves dogs and cheese and anything Star Trek related.
pichman2@illinois.edu
Adam is a senior, studying Nuclear Engineering with a concentration in Power, Safety, and the Environment. He is pursuing a minor in business as well. This exceptional young man is not only a vital member of this executive board, but also an active member in his fraternity, Alpha Kappa Lambda. He takes pride in the fact that he works his hardest during the day so that he can retain his social life at night. Adam enjoys working out, dominating his Fantasy Football League, and spending time with his friends and family. Most of all, he is excited to create a more welcoming environment within ANS, instilling life long friendships among all members.
atf2@illinois.edu
Alex Fanning is currently a junior in the power concentration of Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering. Inspired by a trip to Argonne National Lab when she was younger, she joined NPRE because of her interest in nuclear science and the future of the nuclear industry in the United States. Outside of class, Alex likes to spend her free time reading books, biking, taking naps, volunteering, and exploring. She really enjoys being involved with campus activities and loves being a member of ANS!
