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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Standards Program
The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
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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.
October 9–13, 2022
Sustainovation: The time is now!!
Raleigh, NC|Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel
The proceedings of the meeting are available to all who registered for the TopFuel 2022 Light Water Reactor Fuel Performance Conference. Access to the Proceedings is linked to the account you used to register for the meeting. You can access the proceedings multiple ways:
TopFuel is the preeminent international meeting on new developments in LWR fuel performance held every year, alternating between Asia, Europe and the US.
Wednesday, Oct. 12 Banquet and Dancing
Enjoy a delicious meal and then dance the night away with Irresistible Groove! Over a decade of success has made Irresistible Groove one of the most in-demand party bands in the nation. The band includes a horn section, six vocalists, full rhythm section and the largest most diverse song list of any band in the Raleigh area — and the country.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has limited funds at its disposal to help meet the travel costs of attendance at the TopFuel 2022 Light Water Reactor Fuel Performance Conference by selected participants from IAEA Member States. Preference will be given to participants who are expected to make an important contribution to the Conference. Generally, not more than one grant will be awarded to any one country.
If organizations wish to apply for a grant on behalf of one of their participants, they should address specific requests to the Conference to this effect. Organizations should ensure that applications for grants are:
• Submitted by September 16;
• Accompanied by duly completed and signed Grant Application Form giving detailed information on the scientific qualifications of the candidate and signed by the head of the applicant’s organization.
Applications which do not comply with the above conditions cannot be considered.
The grants awarded will be in the form of a lump sum, usually covering part of the travel cost of attendance.
Mr Ki Seob SIMInternational Atomic Energy AgencyVienna International CentrePO Box 1001400 VIENNAAUSTRIAEmail: k.s.sim@iaea.org
Colby B. JensenEmail: colby.jensen@inl.gov
Enhance your visibility at TopFuel 2022 by becoming a sponsor. All sponsors are recognized on the meeting website and all promotional communications. All sponsors will also be acknowledged at the Opening Plenary and on signage displayed throughout the meeting. Sponsorship packages are limited, so reserve your sponsorship package early.
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