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Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Page 0
In-Processing Best Practices
Christopher A. Rop (Kings Mountain Generation Support Facility)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 6-7
Outage In-Processing Terminal: Interface for Managing the High-Capacity Influx of Contractors and Employees During Outage In-Processing
Dylan Rizzo (Constellation Energy)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 8-11
Development of an Industry Strategic Workforce Plan
Lori Brady (Nuclear Energy Institute)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 12-14
Line Management Touch Points Strengthen Line-Training Partnership and Advance a Culture of Continuous Improvement
Stacy Krones (TVA – Sequoyah Nuclear Plant), Vinnie Passalacqua (TVA – Sequoyah Nuclear Plant)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 15-18
Experience Report on ISO 19443 Education and Training Regarding IAEA's Change Management Approach
Wadim Jaeger (TUV SUD Energietechnik), Stefan Jetter (TUV SUD Energietechnik)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 20-23
Reassessing Computer-Based Training Implementation at a United States Nuclear Utility -- Development and Deployment Lessons Learned
Gerald A. Damschen (Constellation Energy)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 24-27
A Crash Course in Virtual/Blended Instructional Design
Jessika Hernandez (Accelerant Solutions), Susanne Latimer (Bruce Power), Joey Fields (Entergy)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 28-30
Modern Learning Technologies for the Nuclear Classroom
Hal Paris (L3Harris MAPPS), Michael Chatlani (L3Harris MAPPS)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 32-35
Designing and Delivering Virtual Training for Today's Learner
W. Gabe Church (EPRI), Adrian Hendren (EPRI)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 36-39
Training and Operations Synergies Leads to Marked Individual and Crew Performance Improvements
Patrick O'Brien (Tennessee Valley Authority), Derek Murray (TVA)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 40-41
Nuclear Criticality Safety Pipeline Course with Hands-On Experimental Training at Lawrence Livermore's Inherently Safe Subcritical Assembly Training Center
Shauntay Coleman (LLNL), Massimiliano Fratoni (Univ. California, Berkeley)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 42-45
Learning Technology and the Now and Future of the Workforce
Calen Fitzsimmons (EPRI)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 48-50
Innovative Uses of Interactive Video in eLearning/CBT
William J. Wilson (Ontario Power Generation), Michelle Pasquill (Ontario Power Generation)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 51-53
Constellation ANSI 3.1 Management Certification Course – Certification for the Future
Bruce Hennigan (Constellation Generation)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 56-58
Improving Site Leadership Technical Competence
Rosanne Carmean (Constellation Energy)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 59-62
Improving Engagement in Virtual Leadership Training
Pierre J. Dube (Tennessee Valley Authority), Manu Sivaraman (Tennessee Valley Authority), Aaron Bergeron (Tennessee Valley Authority), Chris Ladd (Tennessee Valley Authority), Al Weber (Tennessee Valley Authority)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 63-66
Initial Supervisor Training: An Agent of Change for Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement
Pierre Dube (Tennessee Valley Authority), Aaron Bergeron (Tennessee Valley Authority)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 67-70
Dispelling Neuromyths: A Lesson in Learning Outcome Improvement
Jessika Hernandez (Accelerant Solutions), Stacey Hamm (Duke Energy)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 72-74
Using EPRI R&D to Enhance Objectivity During Standardized Task Evaluations (STE)
Adrian Hendren (EPRI), Matthew Hinman (EPRI)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 75-77
Neuroleadership: How Findings from Neuroscience and Cognitive Psychology can Improve Nuclear Industry Leadership Practice
Pamela Terry (Westinghouse Electric Co.)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 78-81
Educational Neuroscience in Practice: Mind-Brain Education, Primacy-Recency and Dual Coding Theory
Annaliese Piraino (Energy Harbor), Shari Cook (Energy Harbor)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 82-86
Remote Implementation of a Common Training Program to US Nuclear Utilities -- It Works!
T.J. Green (EPRI), P. Schwenk (EPRI), L.E. Baker Sr. (Arizona Public Service Co.), G.A. Matherly (Callaway Energy Center), B. A. Maynard (EPRI)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 94-96
Methodology to Provide Portable Task Qualifications
Patty Wade (EPRI), Burl McCosh (Op X Consulting)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 97-98
Excellence in Workforce Proficiency
Sterling Parmenter (Constellation Energy), Steve Evans (Constellation Energy), Greg Capria (Constellation Energy), John Hudgins (Constellation Energy), Kenneth Kristensen (Constellation Energy)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 99-101
Assessment and Evaluation of the Benefits and Success of a Nuclear Engineering Educational Seminar Series
Mario Milev (NCSU), Muhammad Ramzy Altahhan (NCSU), Maria Avramova (NCSU), Steven Shannon (NCSU)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 104-107
Nuclear Simulation Laboratory at NC State: Current Aims and Perspectives
Muhammad Ramzy Altahhan (NCSU), Kingsley Ogujiuba (NCSU), Jason Hou (NCSU), Kostadin Ivanov (NCSU)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 108-111
Informing and Engaging the Future Workforce on Generation IV International Forum Reactor Systems
Patricia Paviet (PNNL)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 112-115
Staffing and Training an Advanced Nuclear Maintenance Organization
Gregg Crannick (X-energy), Dan Randolph (X-energy), Michael W. Smith (X-energy), John Jones (X-energy), Jesse Howard (X-energy)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 116-119
The Status and Evolution of VISION -- Roadmap to a Modernized Version
Gary Sprague (FOCUS Learning Corp.), Dan Brannon (FOCUS Learning Corp.)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 122-125
Innovative Non-Licensed Operator Training
Daniel Bowers (Wolf Creek Generating Station)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 126-127
Adaptive Learning 2.0: Flexible Focus, Dynamic Composition, and Predictive Control
William J. Wilson (Ontario Power Generation), Blessile Galema (Ontario Power Generation)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 128-130
Design and Development of Adaptive Lesson Plans Using Learning Objects
Jose Martin (Tecnatom USA), Jaime Redondo Morais (Tecnatom)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 131-134
Enhanced Real-Time Radiation Measurement in Extended Reality
M. Breitinger (ANL), P. Gelautz (ANL), Y.Y. Liu (ANL), J.M. Shuler (U.S. Dept. of Energy)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 136-139
Enabling Online Education and Training in Nuclear Engineering Curriculum Using Virtual Labs and Augmented Reality
Jonah Lau (Purdue), Zachery Dahm (Purdue), Asif Anwar (Purdue), Junghyun Bae (Purdue), George Takahashi (Purdue), Aeson Akhras (Purdue), Joyce Zhou (Purdue), Julian Triveri (Purdue), Stylianos Chatzidakis (Purdue)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 140-143
Cutting-Edge Virtual Reality (VR) Training for the Modern Learner
Robert J. Eller (EPRI)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 144-147
Online Mentoring Services
Daniel Roy (Accelerant Solutions), Charles (Chuck) Sizemore (Accelerant Solutions)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 150-153
Transforming Nuclear Leader Performance
Elizabeth Perry (Constellation Energy)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 154-155
Coach to Care (CARE2)
Kari Thompson (Constellation Energy), Domenica Martinez (Constellation)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 156-158
Benefits from Mentoring
John Hunsicker (Entergy Corp.)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 159-161
Grand Gulf Nuclear Station Maintenance and Technical Training Programs Self-Recovery and In-Person Accrediting Board Preparations
Jim Stracener (Entergy Nuclear), Nicole Fairchild (Grand Gulf Nuclear Station)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 164-167
Preparing Documents for Accreditation and the Performance Continuum
Daniel Bowers (Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station), Terri Barnes (Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 168-171
Performance Continuum and Accreditation
Andrew Pullam (Institute of Nuclear Power Operations)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 172-173
WANO Action for Excellence
Rebecca El Kik (WANO)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 174-175
Training Continuous Improvement: Expert Instructors and Driving Performance Improvement of the Training Programs
Bobby Simpson (South Texas Project)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 178-180
Improving the Platform Skills of Nuclear Instructors via Instructional Coaching to Improve Students' Long-Term Knowledge Retention
Amanda L. Cobb (South Texas Project)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 181-182
Application of the Extended Mind Thesis to Nuclear Training
David W. Helling (Westinghouse Electric Co.)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 183-186
Instructor of Practice: An Active and Sustainable Community to Support Instructor Proficiency
Marlene Khalil (Ontario Power Generation), John Tripoli (Talen Energy & Utilities Service Alliance)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 187-189
Microcomputers in Training
Blye Widmar (Constellation Nuclear)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 192-194
Exploring Computational Notebooks for Education and Training in Nuclear Engineering
Muhammad Ramzy Altahhan (NCSU), Maria Avramova (NCSU), Kostadin Ivanov (NCSU)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 195-198
Electronic Qualification Books
David Huff (Constellation Energy)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 199-202
Safety and Performance Through Training Technology at OPG Darlington Refurbishment
Jay Cuthbertson (Ontario Power Generation), Jason Glavin (Ontario Power Generation)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 203-206
Tablet Usage for Initial Licensed Operator Training Operating Exams Maximizes Exam Security and Reduces Resource Costs
Christopher Baxter (Tennessee Valley Authority), Donald C. Binkley Jr. (Tennessee Valley Authority), Bobi R. Graves (Tennessee Valley Authority)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 212-213
Initial License Training Generic Fundamentals Integration
Ian VanBrocklin (Constellation Energy), Gregory Shelton (Constellation Nuclear)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 214-215
Developing and Implementing a 12 Month Nuclear Initial License Operator Training Program
Stacey Hamm (Duke Energy Nuclear), Frank Giannone (Duke Energy Nuclear)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 216-219
Exam Anxiety and the Licensed Operator Student: Anecdotal Evidence from Beaver Valley Power Station
Annaliese Piraino (Energy Harbor), Mike Brasile (Energy Harbor)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 220-223
VC Summer Full-Scale, Full-Scope 4K Soft-Panel Simulator
Joey Brooks (Dominion Energy South Carolina), Ryan Kimmy (Dominion Energy South Carolina), Jody Lawter (Dominion Energy South Carolina), Andrew Petrarca (Dominion Energy South Carolina)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 226-229
Interactive Monitors in the Nuclear Security Training Programs
Wade Ahrends (LaSalle County Generating Station), Matthew Brennan (Dresden Generating Station)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 230-231
Visitor Processing IQT App Development and Integration
Ryan P. Gross (Constellation Energy)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 232-233
Development of a Hardware-in-the-Loop Testbed Using a Full-Scope Nuclear Power Plant Simulator for Instrumentation and Control and Cybersecurity Education, Training, and Research
Xiangyi Chen (Georgia Tech), Fan Zhang (Georgia Tech)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 234-237
Advancing Teaching and Learning in the Nuclear Power Industry
Larry Lucas (INPO)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 240-242
Enterprise Learning Organization -- Transforming Culture and Performance
Timothy Borgen (Xcel Energy), Doug Barber (Xcel Energy)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 243-244
Foundation -- Reinforcement -- Application: Training Strategies for Material Retention
Michael Mancini (Hydro)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 245-248
Pulsing Proficiency Away from Training -- A Line-Driven Initiative
Eric Matz (Constellation Energy), Gordon Verdin (Constellation Energy)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 250-251
Leadership and Talent Development in a Changing World
Vanessa Lock (Institute of Nuclear Power Operations), Bonnie Stahl (Institute of Nuclear Power Operations)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 252-253
Driving Training Engagement -- The Executive Training Review Board Process (ETRB)
Kerry Wright (Constellation Energy), Brian Lewin (Constellation Energy)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 254-255
Developing New Training Leaders for Success -- The Nuclear Training Leadership Course (NTLC) 2.0
Kerry Wright (Constellation Energy)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 256-257
Reflections on Fifty Years of Teaching and Learning in the Nuclear Industry
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), | Amelia Island, FL, February 6-9, 2023 | Pages 258-261
