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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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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What’s the most difficult question you’ve been asked as a maintenance instructor?
Blye Widmar
"Where are the prints?!"
This was the final question in an onslaught of verbal feedback, comments, and critiques I received from my students back in 2019. I had two years of instructor experience and was teaching a class that had been meticulously rehearsed in preparation for an accreditation visit. I knew the training material well and transferred that knowledge effectively enough for all the students to pass the class. As we wrapped up, I asked the students how they felt about my first big system-level class, and they did not hold back.
“Why was the exam from memory when we don’t work from memory in the plant?” “Why didn’t we refer to the vendor documents?” “Why didn’t we practice more on the mock-up?” And so on.
Nomination Deadline
March 1
Presented at the
Annual Conference
Monetary Award*
$1,000
The Mishima Award recognizes outstanding contributions of an individual in research and development work on nuclear fuel and materials.
Nominees may be from any nation, but they must not be deceased at the time the awardee is selected. The nominee need not be an ANS member.
The award consists of a plaque and a $1,000 monetary award*. It is to be made no more frequently than once per year and is normally conferred during the ANS Annual Conference.
*In lieu of a cash award, recipients can opt for travel reimbursement up to the award amount.
The award was established in 1991 and honors Dr. Yoshitsugu Mishima, professor at the University of Tokyo. It is funded in part by a contribution from Dr. Mishima.
Nominations must include the completed nomination form accompanied by the following supporting documents:
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