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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.
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At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va., BWXT provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for national security, clean energy, environmental remediation, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With approximately 6,700 employees, BWXT has 12 major operating sites in the U.S. and Canada. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental remediation and nuclear operations management at more than a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. Follow us on Twitter at @BWXTech and learn more at www.bwxt.com.
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Join one of the staffed informal booth times slots below. Talk directly to engineers, scientists, and recruiters from BWX Technologies and ask questions about the organization and positions available.
Thursday, April 8
11:00AM - 12:00 PM EDT - Intern Experience at BWXT Visit Booth
12:00 - 1:00 PM EDT - Advanced Technologies, LLC Overview Visit Booth
1:00 - 2:00 PM EDT - Live Q&A Session Visit Booth
2:00 - 3:00 PM EDT - Nuclear Fuel Service Overview Visit Booth
3:00 - 4:00 PM EDT - BWXT General Q&A Live Session Visit Booth
4:00 - 5:00 PM EDT - BWXT Space Nuclear Propulsion Work Visit Booth
Friday, April 9
11:00AM - 12:00 PM EDT - Live Q&A Session Visit Booth
12:00 - 1:00 PM EDT - Nuclear Operations Group Overview Visit Booth
1:00 - 2:00 PM EDT - BWXT Medical Overview Visit Booth
2:00 - 3:00 PM EDT - Live Q&A Session Visit Booth
Saturday, April 10
3:00 - 4:00 PM EDT - Survey Results and Price Drawing Visit Booth
Saturday, April 10, 2021|11:00AM–12:00PM (12:00–1:00PM EDT)
