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The spark of the Super: Teller–Ulam and the birth of the H-bomb—rivalry, credit, and legacy at 75 years
In early 1951, Los Alamos scientists Edward Teller and Stanislaw Ulam devised a breakthrough that would lead to the hydrogen bomb [1]. Their design gave the United States an initial advantage in the Cold War, though comparable progress was soon achieved independently in the Soviet Union and the United Kingdom.
January 19, 2023|12:00–1:00PM (1:00–2:00PM EST)
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Some of the top speakers at the ANS Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), provided previews of the key topics they would discuss at the meeting, which took place February 6-9, 2023 in Amelia Island, FL.
Panelists
Jessika HernandezInnovation Specialist, Accelerant SolutionsJessika previewed her presentations on: “A Crash Course in Virtual/Blended Instructional Design” and “Dispelling Neuromyths: A Lesson in Learning Outcome Improvement.”
Muhammad (Ramzy) AltahhanPostdoctoral Research Scholar, North Carolina State UniversityMuhammad shared insights about his presentation on “Exploring Computational Notebooks for Education and Training in Nuclear Engineering.”
Michael ManciniPresident, Hydro Total Solutions at Hydro, Inc.Michael discussed his presentation on “Foundation – Reinforcement – Application: Training Strategies for Material Retention.”
Marlene KhalilSr. Manager, Training Programs, Ontario Power GenerationMarlene shared insights on "Instructor Community of Practice – An Active and Sustainable Community to Support Instructor Proficiency."
Moderator
Billy WilsonSr. Engineer, Nuclear Training (eLearning), Ontario Power Generation
