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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Educational Session|Panel|Workforce Development/Challenges
Monday, August 8, 2022|1:30–3:00PM EDT|Calusa 8-9
Track Organizer:
Bruce Hennigan (Constellation)
Knowledge Manager:
John Mobley IV (Iowa State University)
This year the Workforce Development Track has added a discussion around the training, development, and retention of Engineers, including all areas of Engineering Leadership, Design, Programs, Systems, Fuels, etc. Similar to other Departments, the traditional engineering initial training included classroom, mentoring and continuing training has strengths but also has some challenges as well as opportunities to use new methods, systems, and tools, individually and across the industry. To discuss the challenges and opportunities we have brought together this panel to share different ideas and perspectives.
Thomas Reilly
INPO
Troy Barker
NPPD
Sailaja Mokkapati
Constellation
DeAnna Myers
Sargent & Lundy
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