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Division Spotlight
Nuclear Criticality Safety
NCSD provides communication among nuclear criticality safety professionals through the development of standards, the evolution of training methods and materials, the presentation of technical data and procedures, and the creation of specialty publications. In these ways, the division furthers the exchange of technical information on nuclear criticality safety with the ultimate goal of promoting the safe handling of fissionable materials outside reactors.
Meeting Spotlight
Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025)
February 3–6, 2025
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
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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WM Symposia announces WM2025 award winners
WM Symposia, the nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education and information exchange on global radioactive waste management, has announced its WM2025 award winners. Each year, WM Symposia and its supporters recognize and present awards to several individuals based on their contributions in radioactive waste and radioactive material management.
Technical Session
Wednesday, February 5, 2025|10:10–11:50AM EST|Cumberland B
Session Chair:
Dave Helling (Westinghouse Electric Co.)
Session Organizer:
Charles Lease
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Training Program Accreditation: Using Familiar Tools in a Different Way
10:10–10:22AM EST
Grant Herring (Plant Vogtle, Units 3 and 4)
Paper
Small Modular Training for Small Modular Reactors: Case Study for AP300
10:22–10:34AM EST
Jose M. Martin (Westinghouse Electric Co.)
Improving Fundamentals in Radiation Protection Training Through Realism
10:34–10:46AM EST
Gregory Gazda (James A. FitzPatrick Clean Energy Center), Timothy Sollenberger (James A. FitzPatrick Clean Energy Center)
Using AI to Create a New Question Bank for Palisades NPP
10:46–10:58AM EST
Learning Objects: The Road to a Data-Driven SAT Process
10:58–11:10AM EST
Jaime Redondo Morais (Westinghouse Electric Co.)
Person Based Training: Succeeding in Today's Online Training Environment
11:10–11:22AM EST
Isaac E. Hartsell (Knowledge Objectives)
Presented by Gary Aitken (E3 Services)
Saving the Nuclear Industry: Centralizing Knowledge and Streamlining Content Development
11:22–11:34AM EST
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