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Young Members Group
The Young Members Group works to encourage and enable all young professional members to be actively involved in the efforts and endeavors of the Society at all levels (Professional Divisions, ANS Governance, Local Sections, etc.) as they transition from the role of a student to the role of a professional. It sponsors non-technical workshops and meetings that provide professional development and networking opportunities for young professionals, collaborates with other Divisions and Groups in developing technical and non-technical content for topical and national meetings, encourages its members to participate in the activities of the Groups and Divisions that are closely related to their professional interests as well as in their local sections, introduces young members to the rules and governance structure of the Society, and nominates young professionals for awards and leadership opportunities available to members.
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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Webinar: MC&A and safety in advanced reactors in focus
Towell
Russell
Prasad
The American Nuclear Society’s Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy Division recently hosted a webinar on updating material control and accounting (MC&A) and security regulations for the evolving field of advanced reactors.
Moderator Shikha Prasad (CEO, Srijan LLC) was joined by two presenters, John Russell and Lester Towell, who looked at how regulations that were historically developed for traditional light water reactors will apply to the next generation of nuclear technology and what changes need to be made.
Full Issue
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Page 0
DOE Packaging University Summer Institute at Argonne National Laboratory: Preparing the Next Generation of Professionals in Nuclear Packaging
Y.Y. Liu (ANL), K.A. Brown (ANL), E. Edge (U.S. Dept. of Energy)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 6-9
Bridging STEM Education and National Security Through Student Engagement
Kyle Hartig (Univ. Florida), Justin Valenti (Penn State), Douglas Wolfe (Penn State), Susan Zingaro (Penn State)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 10-13
Guiding Students into Nuclear -- Developing Resources to Support Students Joining a Modular Postgraduate Course in Nuclear Science and Technology
Stuart Christie (Univ. Manchester), Caroline Hughes (Univ. Manchester)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 14-17
New Training Program for New Build
Igor Jencic (Jožef Stefan Institute)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 18-21
Modernizing Training in the Nuclear Power Industry
Olivia "Liv" M. Blackmon (ORAU), Aditi Verma (Univ. Michigan), Sola Talabi (Pittsburgh Technical), Billy Mack (Accelerant Tech.)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 24-25
3D Digital Twins for Inclusive Nuclear Training
Michael H. Chatlani (L3Harris MAPPS), Patrick McBride (L3Harris MAPPS)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 26-29
Teaching and Learning -- Accelerating Proficiency and Improving Site Knowledge Through Focused Skill Performance (Fundamental Fridays)
Brian Lewin (Constellation), Joe McCleary (Constellation), Patrick Whitehead (Constellation)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 30-31
Improving Nuclear Industry Training Efficiency Through Neuroeducation and Neuroleadership
Pamela Terry (Westinghouse Electric Co.)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 32-35
Intensive Hands-on Training for Nuclear Technicians and Operators: An Overview of the AAS Nuclear Degree Program at Idaho State University
Mackenzie Gorham (Idaho State)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 40-43
Reinvigorating Industry and College Partnerships with the Revision of ACAD 08-006 Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program (NUCP)
Heather Davis (Constellation Energy Generation)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 44-45
Expanding the Nuclear Energy Workforce Pool Through a Nuclear Chemical Engineering Minor
C.E. Brewer (New Mexico State), P.K. Andersen (New Mexico State), C.J. Windorff (New Mexico State)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 46-49
Operator Performance Improvement Tracking System Version 2
James Dugas (TVA)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 50-51
University Data Management Pilot Utilizing the Nuclear Research Data System
Andrew Thomas (INL)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 54-57
Generation IV International Forum -- Webinar Series from 2016 to 2024
Patricia Paviet (PNNL)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 58-61
Development of Interactive Modules Using MATLAB Grader to Enhance Learning of Computer Simulations in the Nuclear Engineering Curriculum
Elia Merzari (Penn State), William Walters (Penn State)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 62-65
The Nuclear Science User Facilities (NSUF) User Development Workshop
J. Keith Jewell (INL), Jeffrey Giglio (INL), Brenden Heidrich (INL)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 66-67
Artificial Intelligence in Nuclear: Opportunities, Bottlenecks, Challenges, and Status Update
Gary Sanford Aitken (E3 Services)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 70-72
Digital Modernization Project Training Process at Limerick Clean Energy Center
Rachael Fernandez (Limerick Clean Energy Center)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 73-76
Cyber Security Specialized Training Approach for Nuclear Plant Cyber Security Plans
Jeffrey Stevens (Constellation Generation)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 77-80
Development of Cyberspace-Enabled Virtual Laboratories for a Scalable and Resilient Learning Environment
Jonah Lau (Purdue Univ.), Zachery Dahm (Purdue Univ.), Julian Triveri (Purdue Univ.), Joyce Zhou (Purdue Univ.), Augusto Butkewitsch (Purdue Univ.), George Takahashi (Purdue Univ.), Stylianos Chatzidakis (Purdue Univ.)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 82-85
Engineering and Simulator Operations Interdisciplinary Learning
C. Rytych (Constellation Energy Generation), R. Pettigrew (Constellation Energy Generation), J. Fruge (Constellation Energy Generation)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 86-88
The One-Question Quiz: Harnessing the Power of Challenging Questions for Enhanced Learning
Blye Widmar (Constellation Energy)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 89-92
Affective Domain, Behavioral Change, and Rubric Use
Annaliese B. Piraino (Vistra Corp.), Shari Cook (Vistra Corp.), Andrew Jacques (Vistra Corp.)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 93-96
12-Program Accreditation Renewal Perspective
Micheal Greaney (Dominion Energy), Terri Barnes (Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 104-107
Applying the Vision Standard to Dominion Energy
James Armstrong (Dominion Energy), Clayton Crabtree (Focus Learning Corp.)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 108-110
Streamlining Accreditation with a Robust SAT Process
Jay Steele (FOCUS Learning), James Parkman (FOCUS Learning)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 111-112
INPO New Nuclear Strategy and Initial Accreditation Related Activities
Gregory Kanda (Institute of Nuclear Power Operations)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 113-115
Training Program Accreditation: Using Familiar Tools in a Different Way
Grant Herring (Plant Vogtle, Units 3 and 4)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 118-120
Small Modular Training for Small Modular Reactors: Case Study for AP300
Jose M. Martin (Westinghouse Electric Co.)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 121-124
Improving Fundamentals in Radiation Protection Training Through Realism
Gregory Gazda (James A. FitzPatrick Clean Energy Center), Timothy Sollenberger (James A. FitzPatrick Clean Energy Center)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 125-127
Using AI to Create a New Question Bank for Palisades NPP
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 128-131
Learning Objects: The Road to a Data-Driven SAT Process
Jaime Redondo Morais (Westinghouse Electric Co.)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 132-135
Person Based Training: Succeeding in Today's Online Training Environment
Isaac E. Hartsell (Knowledge Objectives)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 136-138
Saving the Nuclear Industry: Centralizing Knowledge and Streamlining Content Development
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 139-141
Effectively Leveraging Podcasts as an Instructional Tool
Kublai Hall (Institute of Nuclear Power Operations)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 144-146
Integrating Artificial Intelligence and ADDIE to Produce NextGen Training
Nate Jones (FOCUS Learning), John Martin (FOCUS Learning)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 147-149
Artificial Intelligence and Training in Ontario Power Generation
Marlene Khalil (Ontario Power Generation)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 150-151
“In the Beginning” Genesis of the Utility Simulator Users Group
James B. Florence (Utility Simulator Users Group)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 152-156
Advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Ontario Power Generation Training
Heather Tomlinson (Ontario Power Generation)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 158-161
Empowering the National Future: Uniting for Nuclear Innovation
Olivia Blackmon (Oak Ridge Associated Universities), Ken Tobin (Oak Ridge Associated Universities), Hannah Hunnicutt (Oak Ridge Associated Universities)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 162-162
Registered Apprenticeship Programs to Combat Shortages in the Nuclear Industry
Phee Friend (Day and Zimmerman)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 163-165
Developing the Next Generation of Radiation Protection Technicians
Joseph Garcia (Nine Mile Point Clean Energy Center), Kenneth Kristensen (Nine Mile Point Clean Energy Center), Keith Lattman (Nine Mile Point Clean Energy Center)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 165-166
The Evolution of Engineering Training for Inexperienced Engineers at Ontario Power Generation
Lisa Harrington (Ontario Power Generation)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 170-173
Remote Training -- Lessons Learned from a Pandemic
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 174-177
A Few Questions to Consider
David Helling (Westinghouse Electric Co.)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 178-180
Nuclear Power Plant Simulators for use in Operator Training and Examination ANS-3.5-2018 Update
James B. Florence (ANS-3.5 Working Group)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 181-185
Cognitive Evaluations: Examination, Revisited
Michael W. Smith (X-energy), Jessy Fowler (X-energy), Daniel Randolph (X-energy), Johnathan Jones (X-energy)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 188-191
Putting the System in the Systematic Approach to Training
Gary Sprague (FOCUS Learning)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 192-194
Elevated Decision Making with Systems Thinking
Jeff D. Miller (Institute of Nuclear Power Operations)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 195-196
Constellation Leadership Training and Development
Kari Thompson (Constellation Nuclear)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 197-200
From Hands-on to Virtual: Evolution and Status of Isotopes and Isotope Discovery Application Educational Tools
William G. Wabbersen (Savannah River Site [Retired])
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 204-210
Educational Neuroscience and PowerPoint Lesson Planning
Annaliese B. Piraino (Vistra Corp), Shari Cook (Vistra Corp)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 211-215
Using Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality for Pre-Employment Testing
Heather Davis (Constellation Energy Generation), Jason Eagan (Constellation Energy Generation), Marvin Burdick (Constellation Energy Generation)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 216-217
Mobile (Self Contained) Virtual Reality Crane Simulator
Heather Davis (Constellation Energy Generation), Marvin Burdick (Constellation Energy Generation), Christopher Waggle (Constellation Energy Generation)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 218-219
Excelsior University Student Section and Constellation Energy Conduct K-12 Workshop
R. Cole (Excelsior Univ.), R. Dean (Excelsior Univ.), M. Johnson (Excelsior Univ.), A. Koneru (Excelsior Univ.), C. Troutman (Constellation Clean Energy)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 222-223
Design and Development of a Reactor Sharing Program at the University of Florida
Ira Harkness (Univ. Florida), Kyle C. Hartig (Univ. Florida)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 224-227
Educating the Next Generation of Nuclear-Environmental Workers
Sue Magidson (Vanderbilt Univ.), David Kosson (Vanderbilt Univ.), Steve Krahn (Vanderbilt Univ.), Megan Harkema (Vanderbilt Univ.), Brian Powell (Clemson Univ.), Haroku Wainwright (MIT)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 228-231
Reflections and Insights from a Nuclear Survey Seminar
John Mobley (Univ. Michigan)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 232-235
MYPerformance Application: Authorized Operations Training Performance Assessment Tool
Sarah-Anne Schultheis (Ontario Power Generation), Elijah Chang (Ontario Power Generation)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 238-239
Interpersonal Skills Simulators for High-Impact Nuclear Leadership Training
Kevin Roche (KJR & Associates Leadership Development), Ashleigh Trahan (KJR & Associates Leadership Development)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 240-242
Initial License Training Industry Workshop Hosted by Sequoyah Nuclear Station
John Ward (TVA-Sequoyah Nuclear Power Plant)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 243-245
Constellation On-Demand Equipment Operator Initial Training Program Implementation Update
Bruce Hennigan (Constellation Energy Generation), Alyssa Gambino (Constellation Energy Generation), Ian Vanbrocklin (Constellation Energy Generation)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 246-248
Maintenance Leader Proficiency Certification Program
Frank E. Aita (Ontario Power Generation)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 250-253
Neuroleadership and Changing Nuclear Culture
Annaliese B. Piraino (Vistra Corp)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 254-258
Achieving Knowledge Transfer and Retention Using Instructor Community of Practice
Kristen Lauria (Constellation Nuclear)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 259-261
Building a Culture of Continuous Learning in the Nuclear Power Industry
Angela Heck (Day and Zimmerman), Justin Smith (Day & Zimmerman)
Proceedings | Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025) | Amelia Island, FL, February 3-6, 2025 | Pages 262-263
