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IEEE Brew with the Crew - “Vince Bowen’s 31 Years at INL"

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Brew with the Crew Informal Seminar Series - Sponsored by Eastern Idaho IEEE, INL

Abstract: Vince Bowen spent 31 years at the INL. He held positions at all of the INL desert areas and wrote the guidance for using a graded approach determining Quality Level (trade off in rigor and cost) for INL to use in their processes and procedures. His experiences are unique and touch on virtually all engineering disciplines that work for the INL.

Bio: Vince was born in Idaho and raised in Pocatello graduating from Highland High school. Shortly after graduating from High School, Vince started his career in the US Nuclear Navy serving as a prototype instructor and as a nuclear electrician aboard the USS Phoenix, a nuclear submarine. He left the Navy as a Chief Petty Officer qualifying as an Engineering Watch Supervisor aboard the submarine. Following his Navy experience, he has worked at Idaho National Laboratory at numerous locations and a variety of positions with the most significant positions including Nuclear Facility Manager of the Specific Manufacturing Capability (Abrams tank armor), Hot Fuel Examination Facility (post irradiation examination of nuclear fuel), Fuel Conditioning Facility (reprocess spent nuclear fuel), and Transient Reactor Test Facility (qualify fuel for Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing). Additionally he qualified as a Senior Reactor Operator and Shift Supervisor at the Advanced Test Reactor. He has managed people since he was 15 years old starting as a construction foreman. Vince has a Bachelor’s Degree in University Studies with an Emphasis in Nuclear Facility Management. He has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. Both degrees were obtained from Idaho State University. He is married to Elizabeth Bowen, has three sons, and seven grandchildren. Vince’s hobby is Fishing.

* The brewing will begin at 4:45 with the topical discussion starting at 5:00 and ending at 5:45 to allow for post-presentation conversations. The event will adjourn at 6:00. Finger food will be provided to keep the stomachs from growling .