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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.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, near the nation's capital, Orano USA is a leading technology and services provider for decommissioning shutdown nuclear energy facilities, managing used nuclear fuel, conducting federal site clean-up and closure, and the sale of uranium, conversion, and enrichment services to the U.S. commercial and federal markets. In the nuclear medicine field, Orano Med is developing a new generation of targeted therapies against cancer using the unique properties of lead-212 (212Pb), a rare alpha-emitting radioisotope and one of the more potent therapeutic payloads against cancer cells.
Join one of the manned informal booth times slots below. Talk directly to recruiters from Nuclear Naval Laboratory and ask questions about the organization and positions available.
Thursday, April 8
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT - Orano Internships and Career OpportunitiesVisit Booth
12:00 - 1:00 PM EDT - Live Q&AVisit Booth
3:00 - 4:00 PM EDT - Orano Internships and Career OpportunitiesVisit Booth
4:00 - 5:00 PM EDT - Live Q&AVisit Booth
Friday, April 9
11:00 - 12:00 PM EDT - Orano Federal Services Information SessionVisit Booth
12:00 - 1:00 PM EDT - TN Americas Information SessionVisit Booth
2:00 - 3:00 PM EDT - Orano Internships and Career OpportunitiesVisit Booth
3:00 - 4:00 PM EDT – Live Q&AVisit Booth
4:00 - 5:00 PM EDT – TN Americas Fabrication Information SessionVisit Booth
Saturday, April 10
11:00 - 12:00 PM EDT - Orano Internships and Career OpportunitiesVisit Booth
1:00 - 2:00 PM EDT - Live Q&AVisit Booth
