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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Nuclear power plant proximity study sparks controversy
A study published in Nature Communications found a correlation between proximity to nuclear power plants and rates of cancer mortality.
The paper, “National Analysis of Cancer Mortality and Proximity to Nuclear Power Plants in the United States,” said that the study could not establish causation but also said that the researchers’ calculations support evidence of 115,586 “cancer deaths attributable to nuclear power plants proximity.”
Amir Bahadori, nuclear engineering program director at Kansas State University, cautioned that this study should not be read as proof that nuclear power plants cause cancer deaths.
Educational Session|Panel|Workforce Development/Challenges
Tuesday, August 9, 2022|1:30–3:00PM EDT|Calusa 8-9
Track Organizer:
Bruce Hennigan (Constellation)
Knowledge Manager:
John Mobley IV (Iowa State University)
A sharing of change management and learnings following changes occurring with revisions to NUREG 1021 R12 and ACAD 10-001 R2 primarily affecting the Initial Licensed Operator Program timelines and content throughout the industry. This along with NRC changes that levelized the regional exam schedules has resulted in significant utility process and program changes for hiring, onboarding and qualifying licensed operators.
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