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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
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.
Schedule is subject to change
SUNDAY, April 21, 2024
Core Level SMR Simulations with the Kraken Framework Workshop
8:00 am -12:00 pm
Scientific Machine Learning for Nuclear Engineering Applications Workshop
1:00-5:00 pm
Registration/Help Desk
4:00-7:00 pm
Opening Reception
6:00-8:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Open
6:00–8:00 pm
MONDAY, April 22, 2024
7:30 am-4:00 pm
Continental Breakfast
7:30-8:00 am
Opening Plenary
8:00-10:00 am
Coffee Break
10:00-10:15 am
Technical Sessions
10:15 am-12:00 pm
Lunch
12:00-1:30 pm
1:30-3:15 pm
3:15-3:30 pm
3:30-5:15 pm
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024
Plenary II
Lunch (on own)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2024
7:30 am-1:00 pm
Plenary III
Evening Banquet
THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2024
TOURS
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