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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
International Conference on Mathematics and Computational Methods Applied to Nuclear Science and Engineering (M&C 2025)
April 27–30, 2025
Denver, CO|The Westin Denver Downtown
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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The 2025 ANS election results are in!
Spring marks the passing of the torch for American Nuclear Society leadership. During this election cycle, ANS members voted for the newest vice president/president-elect, treasurer, and six board of director positions (four U.S., one non-U.S., one student). New professional division leadership was also decided on in this election, which opened February 25 and closed April 15. About 21 percent of eligible members of the Society voted—a similar turnout to last year.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by Executive Panels|Cosponsored by ETWDD
Tuesday, June 15, 2021|2:15–4:00PM EDT
Session Chair:
Andrew Smith
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Staff Producer:
Alternate Chair:
Laura Hermann
With a pandemic transforming the traditional workplace and putting more people online in new ways, communicators are helping their organizations adapt. Join this important survey of recent experiences in crisis communication with experienced professionals from the energy, infrastructure and scientific fields. A series of case studies will be followed by reflections on how the current social media and news environment might inform new behaviors and activities to keep the public informed during an emergency.
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