Ronald Boring

Ronald Boring is a highly experienced professional in human factors and reliability, currently serving as the Human Factors Department Manager at Idaho National Laboratory since February 2010. With a strong background as a Distinguished Scientist and Principal Human Factors Scientist, Boring has contributed to human reliability methods and guidance for the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, focusing on areas such as computerized procedures and control room design for nuclear power plants. In addition to current roles at Idaho National Laboratory, Boring holds an adjunct faculty position at the University of Idaho and previously at Brigham Young University - Idaho, where contributions included curriculum development and graduate student supervision. Boring's career includes positions at Sandia National Laboratories, Halden Reactor Project, Microsoft, and Expedia, showcasing a robust involvement in human factors research, usability engineering, and technical support for diverse projects. Boring holds a PhD in Cognitive Science from Carleton University and multiple degrees in psychology.