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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.
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10:30AM–12:00PM EDT
Panel|Banyan 1|Supply Chain Challenges & Opportunities
Panel|Calusa 10|Cost Reduction Opportunities
Panel|Banyan 3|Innovation Roles for Nuclear
Session Chair: Mark Campagna
Panel|Calusa 8-9|Workforce Development/Challenges
Panel|Banyan 2|Plant Reliability
Session Chair: Bill Eckes
Panel|Calusa 11-12|Nuclear HR and Working Group Community Practices
1:30–3:00PM EDT
Session Organizer: Ken Lowery
Session Chair: Lori Brady
3:30–5:00PM EDT
Session Chair: Jason Remer
Session Chair: Frank Nelms
Session Chair: Emmett Wilmes
Session Chair: James Hettel
Session Chair: Michael Frankle
Session Chair: Tim Schlimpert
Session Chairs: James Hettel, Marty Ingels
Session Chair: Bill Rosko
Session Chair: Jason Lanier
Session Chairs: LeAnn Soderquist, James Hettel
Session Chair: Ken Lowery
Session Chair: Ray Herb
Session Chair: LeAnn Soderquist
