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2025 ANS Winter Conference & Expo
November 9–12, 2025
Washington, DC|Washington Hilton
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Senate EPW Committee to hold Nieh nomination hearing
Nieh
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will hold a nomination hearing Wednesday for Ho Nieh, President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as commission at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Trump nominated Nieh on July 30 to serve as NRC commissioner the remainder of a term that will expire June 30, 2029, as Nuclear NewsWire previously reported.
Nieh has been vice president of regulatory affairs at Southern Nuclear since 2021, though since June 2024 he has been at the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations as a loaned executive.
A return to the NRC: If confirmed by the Senate, Nieh would be returning to the NRC after three previous stints totaling nearly 20 years.
Nuclear Plant Instrumentation and Control & Human-Machine Interface Technology (NPIC&HMIT 2025)
Technical Session|Panel
Tuesday, June 17, 2025|10:00–11:45AM CDT|Clark
Session Chair:
Christianna Howard
Alternate Chair:
Pareez Golub
Session Organizer:
Hyun Gook Kang
This panel session features early-career professionals from the nuclear industry sharing their diverse experiences as they embark on their journeys in a rapidly evolving field. Attendees will hear firsthand accounts of the challenges faced, including navigating complex technical environments and overcoming workplace barriers amid increasing demands for safety and sustainability. Panelists will highlight significant milestones, such as contributions to advanced reactor designs and improvements in safety protocols, while also discussing the strategies they employed to transform obstacles into opportunities through innovative approaches and creative problem-solving. Both personal and collective accomplishments will be showcased to inspire peers and demonstrate the impact of fresh perspectives in the field. The session aims to foster an open dialogue, encouraging questions and shared insights among participants, while emphasizing the importance of collaboration and mentorship in professional growth. By creating a supportive atmosphere, we hope to build connections and mentorship opportunities for future leaders in the nuclear sector. Panelists will include I&C Engineers from a Utility, the Operating Fleet, Advanced Reactor Design, a Digital Platform OEM, and an Architectural and Engineering Firm. Join us to celebrate the resilience and achievements of those shaping the future of the industry, as together we cultivate a vibrant community dedicated to innovation and growth.
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