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Conference Spotlight
2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
Standards Program
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The legacy of Windscale Pile No. 1
The core of Pile No. 1 at Windscale caught fire in the fall of 1957. The incident, rated a level 5, “Accident with Wider Consequences,” by the International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale (INES), has since inspired nuclear safety culture, risk assessment, accident modeling, and emergency preparedness. Windscale also helped show how important communication and transparency are to gaining trust and public support.
Thursday, April 4, 2024|1:00–4:00PM EDT
Tour Description
Attendees will learn about the history of Axemann Brewery and the brewing process! They will also be able to try some of their beers on tap. All participants must be at least 21 years old and have a valid photo ID proving age.
Logistics
Please check in inside Hallowell Nuclear Innovation Commons between 11:15 and 11:45 AM. Bus A will begin loading at Fullington Trailways Terminal at 11:45 AM sharp and depart shortly after at 12:15 PM. The bus will return around 3:30 PM, and everyone should immediately proceed to the registration help desk in Hallowell 110 before going to the Bryce Jordan Center Opening Banquet.
