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Division Spotlight
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.
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.
The ANS Columbia, SC Local Section Scholarship was established in 2001. The ANS Columbia Local Section will provide annual scholarships (up to $1500) for students residing in South Carolina and pursuing nuclear science, nuclear engineering or a related field in any U.S. program. Undergraduate and graduate students from South Carolina are encouraged to apply.
ANS Columbia Local Section
A committee of the ANS Columbia Local Section will select the award recipient.
Undergraduate (Sophomore, Junior and Senior)
Graduate (Masters or Ph.D.)
$1500 budgeted annually (may be distributed amongst multiple recipients)
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