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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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Christmas Night
Twas the night before Christmas when all through the houseNo electrons were flowing through even my mouse.
All devices were plugged in by the chimney with careWith the hope that St. Nikola Tesla would share.
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Vice President
Commercial Operations
Westinghouse eVinciTM
Leah Crider is the Vice President of Commercial Operations for the Westinghouse eVinciTM microreactor business. She has more than 17 years of experience in the nuclear industry in roles of related to Engineering, Project Management, Continuous Improvement and Commercial Operations. Leah is excited to lead the customer and product management teams supporting deployment of game-changing microreactor nuclear technology for a wide range of applications.
Prior to joining Westinghouse, Leah held multiple roles in GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy’s nuclear business, including Commercial Director for the fuels segment and the Product Management Operations Leader for the entire business. Leah served as the Chief Commercial Officer for Orano Federal Services.
She holds a B.S. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University and an M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Tech.
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