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Human Factors, Instrumentation & Controls
Improving task performance, system reliability, system and personnel safety, efficiency, and effectiveness are the division's main objectives. Its major areas of interest include task design, procedures, training, instrument and control layout and placement, stress control, anthropometrics, psychological input, and motivation.
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ANS Student Conference 2025
April 3–5, 2025
Albuquerque, NM|The University of New Mexico
Standards Program
The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
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Nuclear News 40 Under 40 list accepting nominations for 2025
The nomination period for the 2025 Nuclear News 40 Under 40 list is now open. The list aims to highlight those who are putting in the work to become leaders in the nuclear community. All nominations must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. (CST) on April 30, 2025.
Technical Session
Wednesday, February 5, 2025|3:20–5:00PM EST|Cumberland B
Session Chair:
Amanda Cobb (South Texas Project)
Session Organizer:
Charles Lease
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Cognitive Evaluations: Examination, Revisited
3:20–3:45PM EST
Michael W. Smith (X-energy), Jessy Fowler (X-energy), Daniel Randolph (X-energy), Johnathan Jones (X-energy)
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Putting the System in the Systematic Approach to Training
3:45–4:10PM EST
Gary Sprague (FOCUS Learning)
Presented by Clayton Crabtree (FOCUS Learning)
Elevated Decision Making with Systems Thinking
4:10–4:35PM EST
Jeff D. Miller (Institute of Nuclear Power Operations)
Constellation Leadership Training and Development
4:35–5:00PM EST
Kari Thompson (Constellation Nuclear)
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