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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
2025 ANS Annual Conference
June 15–18, 2025
Chicago, IL|Chicago Marriott 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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Latest News
NRC dockets construction permit for Dow, X-energy SMR
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has accepted Dow’s construction permit application to build an X-energy small modular reactor in Seadrift, Texas.
Plenary Session|Panel
Monday, August 7, 2023|8:00–10:00AM EDT|Banyan 1
Session Chair:
Matthew Rasmussen (Senior Vice President, TVA)
Matthew RasmussenUWC General ChairSenior Vice President, Engineering and Operations Support, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Kenneth PetersenPresident 2023-2024American Nuclear Society
Craig H. PiercyExecutive Director / CEO,American Nuclear Society
The Honorable Annie CaputoCommissioner, Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Robert F. WillardPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations
Jeff LyashPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
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