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General Kenneth Nichols and the Manhattan Project
Nichols
The Oak Ridger has published the latest in a series of articles about General Kenneth D. Nichols, the Manhattan Project, and the 1954 Atomic Energy Act. The series has been produced by Nichols’ grandniece Barbara Rogers Scollin and Oak Ridge (Tenn.) city historian David Ray Smith. Gen. Nichols (1907–2000) was the district engineer for the Manhattan Engineer District during the Manhattan Project.
As Smith and Scollin explain, Nichols “had supervision of the research and development connected with, and the design, construction, and operation of, all plants required to produce plutonium-239 and uranium-235, including the construction of the towns of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and Richland, Washington. The responsibility of his position was massive as he oversaw a workforce of both military and civilian personnel of approximately 125,000; his Oak Ridge office became the center of the wartime atomic energy’s activities.”
Full Issue
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Page 0
Defining the Expert Instructor
Chavoy Tyson (INPO)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 4-5
Implementation of Affective Domain Objectives
George E. Manaskie (INPO/National Academy for Nuclear Training), Bert Barnes (Institute of Nuclear Power Operations)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 6-7
Creating Effective Learning Objectives
George E. Manaskie (INPO/National Academy for Nuclear Training), Chavoy Tyson (INPO)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 8-9
What We Learned - Implementing a Virtual Program for Instructor Certification
Johnny Wright (INPO), Terry Maund (INPO), Don S. Crump (INPO), Kublai Hall (INPO)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 10-11
INPO Experience in Implementation of eLearning Simulations
Tom Reilly (INPO)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 14-14
Adaptive Computer Based Training - Explorations, Experience, and Future Directions
William J. Wilson (Ontario Power Generation), Blessile Galema (Ontario Power Generation), Gord Haverluck (Ontario Power Generation)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 15-16
Innovative Media for Lesson Plans: Interactivity, 3D, VR and More, All in One
Jose M. Martin (Tecnatom USA), Antonio Cruzado (Tecnatom Spain), Doug Henderson (Accelerant Solutions)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 17-18
Simulation Technology Leveraged for Remote Learning of Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Evaluation
John Langevin (Electric Power Research Institute), Robert Z. Bouck (EPRI)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 19-20
Virtual Reality, Creating a Dynamic Learning Environment
Tammy Barnett (Exelon), Shari Snowden (Exelon), Steven Hall (Exelon)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 22-22
Electronic Training Material Review and Approval
David Huff (Exelon Nuclear)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 23-24
Bringing Training into the Digital Age
Nora Embert (Exelon)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 25-26
Virtual Crane Simulator Use for Crane Operator Qualification
Armando J. Hernandez (Exelon), Darryl Spriggs (Exelon)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 27-27
Building Training Leadership Bench Strength
Thomas S. Dean (Exelon Nuclear)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 30-31
Essential Elements of Leadership and Talent Development
Bonnie J. Stahl (INPO)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 32-33
Advanced Leadership Effectiveness
Pierre J. Dube (TVA), Pete Branton (TVA), Mark Deroche (TVA)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 34-35
Continuous Monitoring of Training, Including oversight of training outside of accredited programs
Gregory F. Ruppert (INPO)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 36-37
Eyes on the Prize: Qualified Workers In The Midst Of Disruption
Dennis Poort (Ontario Power Generation), Andrew Hastie (Ontario Power Generation)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 40-40
Leadership by government and industry for new regulatory design and operation
Hiroko Kondo (Matrix K LLC)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 41-42
Enhancement of Workforce Provider Relationship with the Nuclear Industry
Patricia P. Wade (Electric Power Research Institute), Mark Wertz (Boilermakers National Apprenticeship Program)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 43-44
Workforce Trends and Challenges in the Nuclear Energy Industry
Lori Brady (Nuclear Energy Institute)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 45-45
Improving Standards Adherence through Operations Training
Steven W. Meng (INPO)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 48-49
Reimagining Operations Generic Fundamentals Training
Bruce Hennigan (Exelon)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 50-51
Sequoyah ILT Programmatic Improvements Summary
Gary D. Garner (Tennessee Valley Authority), John Ward (TVA Sequoyah)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 52-54
"Operator Olympics,"Proficiency Booster Exercises
Richard E. Tyler (Exelon), Charles William Corley Jr. (Exelon)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 55-56
Training Program for Regulatory Personnel in the Design and Operation of CANDU Systems
George T. Bereznai (Ontario Tech University), Jacob Jacques (Ontario Tech University)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 58-59
On-demand Technical Certificate Courses in CANDU Systems
George T. Bereznai (Ontario Tech University)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 60-61
Westinghouse Global Competency Model and its Digital Implementation (TeamTrac™)
Jennifer E. Meneely (Westinghouse Electric Company LLC), Venki P. Prabhu (Westinghouse Electric Company LLC), Richard L. Rex (Westinghouse Electric Company LLC), Timothy K. Meneely (Westinghouse Electric Company)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 62-63
Integrating Firearms Simulators into Security Training Program
John Young (Exelon Generation)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 64-65
Use Of Portable Survey Instrument Simulators For Radiation Safety Training
Frederick P. Straccia (Radiation Safety & Control Services, Inc.)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 66-67
Lessons Learned While Searching for Balance During Development of 3D Models
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 68-69
Ensuring Workforce Readiness Using 3D Simulation
Bei Liu (Excelsior College), Eric Roe (The University of Texas at Austin), Carla Corina (Evaluation Partners)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 70-71
Full Scope Touch Screen Simulator Development and Usage
Jody L. Ryan (CORYS, Inc.)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 72-72
Out of the Classroom and Into the Plant - Training Reimagined
Baonguyen Nguyen (Exelon Corporation), Ryan Baker (Exelon), John Wilson (Exelon)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 78-79
Increased Efficiency and Effectiveness for Radiation Protection Supplemental Workers
Jason D. Valtos (Tennessee Valley Authority), Charles Lease (EPRI)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 80-81
Scaffolding Student Learning in Computational Physics
Christophe Demaziere (Chalmers University of Technology)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 82-83
OPG Nuclear - Fundamentals Advanced Systems Training Course
Muhammed Shukri (OPG Nuclear)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 84-85
Artificial Intelligence and Innovative Technologies for the Modern Learner
Emma Wong (Electric Power Research Institute), Jeremy Renshaw (Electric Power Research Institute), Jean-Francois B. Roy (Electric Power Research Institute)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 88-89
Industry Initial Training via e-Learning for the 21st Century
Theodore Green (Electric Power Research Institute), Kathryn Hallman (Electric Power Research Institute)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 90-90
Knowledge Evaluations and Remote Proctoring in an Increasingly Digital World
Branson A. Maynard (Electric Power Research Institute), Kathryn Hallman (Electric Power Research Institute), Pamela Schwenk (Electric Power Research Institute)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 91-92
Chinese Students' Feedback about Online Nuclear Engineering Courses
Hsingtzu Wu (Huazhong University of Science and Technology)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 93-94
Hatch Probation 2018 - Lessons from Delivering the Nuclear Promise
Tony R. Lewis (Southern Nuclear Company Plant Hatch)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 96-97
Industry First Remote Accreditation Team Visit
Delroy Thomas (Exelon)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 98-99
Assessing Training Health Beyond Indicators
Kerry Wright (Exelon Generation)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 100-100
Beyond Accreditation - Staying on Top
George E. Manaskie (INPO/National Academy for Nuclear Training)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 101-102
Active Instruction for Adult Learners
Pamela J. Theis (STPNOC)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 104-105
To Improve Practice Deliberately
David W. Helling (Westinghouse Electric Company)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 106-107
Can Mind Brain and Education Science Improve Training Effectiveness
Pamela Terry (Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 108-109
Accelerated Licensing Process - Watts Bar Nuclear Station
Patrick C. O'Brien (TVA)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 112-112
Extreme Preparation and Planning - Strategies for Executing NRC Exams
Donald C. Binkley (Tennessee Valley Authority), Michael Tharpe (TVA)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 113-114
Innovative Line and Training Partnership Application of IER 17-5
Jason Jennings (Talen Energy), Anthony Lettieri (Talen Energy)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 115-116
Maintaining Worker Proficiency During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Gregory E. Kanda (Institute of Nuclear Power Operations)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 120-121
Future of Training: Distance Learning and Cloud-Based Delivery
Gill R. Grady (GSE Systems), Bahram Meyssami (GSE Systems)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 122-123
Introduction of European Nuclear Experimental Educational Platform (ENEEP)
Branislav Vrban (Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava), Szabolcs Czifrus (Budapest University of Technology and Economics), Lubomir Sklenka (Czech Technical University in Prague), Vladimir Radulovic (Jozef Stefan Institute), Mario Villa (Technische Universität Wien - Atominstitut)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 123-124
Lessons Learned from COVID-19 in Spanish Nuclear Fleet
Jose Delgado (Tecnatom USA)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 125-126
Affective Domain Use in Maintenance Training at Arkansas Nuclear One
James Edwards II (ANO - Entergy)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 128-129
Human Performance Training: Psychology and Immersive Simulation
Chris Haertel (Ontario Power Generation)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 130-131
Using the Full Potential of Your Simulator
Michael Hill (Exelon)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 132-133
Risk Management for Nuclear Professionals
Ramon Martinez (INPO), Paul Magnuson (INPO), Steve Meng (INPO)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 134-135
Applying EPRI's Standardized Task Evaluation Program Implementation for Utility Efficiencies
Adrian Hendren (EPRI), Michael Greaney (Dominion)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 138-139
Training to Improve Performance through Performance Centers
John Hunsicker (Entergy), Michael Jessen (Entergy)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 140-141
Integrating Workforce Standards into Training
Robert K. Tomlinson (INPO)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 142-143
Excellence in Maintenance Troubleshooting Skills Training
Blye M. Widmar (Exelon Nuclear)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 146-146
Radiation Protection: Blended Learning for New Hires
Erik Rasmusson (Ontario Power Generation), Heather Tomlinson (Ontario Power Generation)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 147-148
Common Maintenance and Technical Initial Training Programs
Lisa Edwards (Electric Power Research Institute), Charles Lease (Electric Power Research Institute), Marios Kafantaris (Accelerant Solutions)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 149-150
A Partnership to Improved Performance
Donnie Downs (Southern Nuclear), Brandon K. Johnson (Southern Nuclear)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 151-152
Line of Sight to Improving Plant Performance
John G. Austin (Southern Nuclear Operating Company), Mark Padavano (Southern Nuclear Operating Company)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 154-155
Aligning the Leadership Team on Programs and Initiatives Affecting People
Michael L. Marler (Accelerant Solutions), David Heler (Accelerant Solutions)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 156-157
Line and Training Partnership to Improve Performance
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 158-159
Using the Proficiency Model to Improve Performance
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 160-161
Virtual Reality Training to Improve Worker Safety
Lorne Poindexter (Callaway Nuclear Plant)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 164-165
Next Generation Classroom and Training Techniques
Thomas J. Shortell (Xcel Energy), Michael M. Petersen (Xcel Energy), Joseph C. Yarbrough (Xcel Energy Monticello)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 166-167
Simulation Renovation: Upgrades and Innovation, Even in a Pandemic
Gill R. Grady (GSE Solutions)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 168-168
3D Immersion for Nuclear Training (and Other Applications)
Hal D. Paris (L3Harris), Michael Chatlani (L3Harris)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2021) | February 9-11, 2021 | Pages 169-170
