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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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ANS webinar looks at radiation studies and living near nuclear plants
In February, a study published in Nature Communications found a correlation between proximity to nuclear power plants and rates of cancer mortality. While the authors acknowledged that causation could not be established, they nonetheless said that calculations supported evidence of 115,586 “cancer deaths attributable to nuclear power plants proximity.”
On its release, this study garnered significant media attention—sparking worry among the public and immediate pushback from radiation experts. ANS recently hosted a webinar taking a deeper look at what that study (and other similar proximity studies) got wrong, the science behind what we do and do not know, and why these conversations matter.
Technical Session|Panel|Panels
Saturday, April 6, 2024|3:15–4:35PM EDT|Reber Room 135
Session Chair:
John Mobley
Alternate Chair:
Brandon S. Castillo
Session Organizer:
Jonathan B. Balog
How can we ensure that the nuclear workforce is open, approachable, and representative of the communities it serves—offering appropriate connections and resources to promote a sustainable and healthy industry? This panel session will explore student perspectives on IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility) in the nuclear field and its implications for the future workforce, particularly as it relates to pursuing nuclear education and outreach.
Jessi Altiero
Penn State
Katy Worrell
Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville
Julia Marshall
Univ. Michigan
Dilan Kurukulasuriya
Univ. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
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Attachment — The Big IDEA Bios