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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.
Duke Energy is a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. The company has approximately 51,000 megawatts of generating capacity in the Carolinas, Midwest and Florida, providing electricity to 7.8 million customers. This includes 11 nuclear generating units in the Carolinas providing nearly 11,000 megawatts of reliable, carbon-free electricity. Natural gas distribution services serve more than 1.6 million customers in Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and the Carolinas. Duke Energy is transforming its customers’ experience, modernizing the energy grid, generating cleaner energy and expanding natural gas infrastructure to create a smarter energy future for the customers and communities it serves.
Join one of the manned informal booth times slots below. Talk directly to recruiters from Duke Energy and ask questions about the organization and positions available.
Thursday April 8
Visit Booth 11:00 - 11:45 AM - Overview of Information Systems Design & Engineering in Nuclear Energy
Visit Booth12:00 - 12:45 PM - Open Booth Q&A Session with Janet Aremu-Cole and Giovanni Fiorillo
Visit Booth2:00 - 2:45 PM - Nuclear Plant Operations and Emergency Preparedness
Visit Booth3:00 - 4:30 PM - Internships, Nuclear Engineering and Operator roles
Friday April 9
Visit Booth 11:00 - 12:30 PM - Engineering Support – General Manager Q&A
Visit Booth1:30 - 2:30 PM - Duke Energy Info Session
Visit Booth3:00 - 4:30 PM - Live Q&A on Nuclear Fuel Engineering Overview
