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September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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The RAIN scale: A good intention that falls short
Radiation protection specialists agree that clear communication of radiation risks remains a vexing challenge that cannot be solved solely by finding new ways to convey technical information.
Earlier this year, an article in Nuclear News described a new radiation risk communication tool, known as the Radiation Index, or, RAIN (“Let it RAIN: A new approach to radiation communication,” NN, Jan. 2025, p. 36). The authors of the article created the RAIN scale to improve radiation risk communication to the general public who are not well-versed in important aspects of radiation exposures, including radiation dose quantities, units, and values; associated health consequences; and the benefits derived from radiation exposures.
2025 ANS Annual Conference
As Site Vice President of Constellation Generation's Limerick Clean Energy Center, Mr. Gillin is responsible to ensure safe and reliable operation of the site. He ensures that the facility is operated at the highest level of performance and consistently provides power for approximately 2 million homes and businesses in the region. Mr. Gillin has more than 26 years of commercial nuclear industry experience. He began his career with Constellation at the Limerick Generating Station. Mr. Gillin has held several leadership roles at the Limerick Generating Station including Senior Manager Plant Engineering, Shift Operations Superintendent, Operations Director, and Plant Manager. Mr. Gillin has also held senior leadership roles across the fleeting including Plant Manager of the Oyster Creek Generating Station, Vice President of Central Design Engineering, and Vice President of Corporate Engineering.
Mr. Gillin received his Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and Master of Business Administration degrees from Villanova University. He also earned his Senior Reactor Operator license at Limerick in 2006.
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