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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.
Thursday, April 3, 2025|6:30AM–4:20PM MDT
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM
SOLD OUT
FEE: $20
Participants will be picked up from their hotels and transported to Los Alamos, NM. The participants will be guided on tours of several facilities and sites at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Lunch will be provided.
Restrictions: Must be a US citizen. A valid ID will be required the day of the tour before entering the national laboratory.
Transporation Schedule:
PICK UP TIMES:
6:30AM Student Pickup Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque (1000 Woodward Place NE, Albuquerque NM 87102)
6:50AM Student Pickup Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel (2910 Yale Blvd SE, Albuquerque NM 87106)
DROP OFF TIMES:
4:00PM Student Drop-off Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque (1000 Woodward Place NE, Albuquerque NM 87102)
4:20PM Student Drop-off Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel (2910 Yale Blvd SE, Albuquerque NM 87106)