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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Standards Program
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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.
February 5–8, 2017
A Biennial International Forum
Jacksonville, FL|Hyatt Regency Jacksonville-Riverfront
The Hyatt Regency Jacksonville-Riverfront, Jacksonville, FL, is the location of the Conference on Nuclear Training and Education (CONTE 2017), where all meeting activities and technical sessions will be held. **Registration is now open! Take advantage of the early bird rate before January 19th, 2017! **Housing is now open! To receive the group rate, your reservation may be booked through the CONTE Official Housing Link. The special rate for the conference is $179. A limited number of rooms are reserved at this rate. Reservations must be made by Thursday, January 19, 2017, or before the group rooms are sold out, so do not delay. Prevailing rates may apply after this date or when the group rooms are sold out, whichever occurs first. Rooms are subject to availability.
General Chair:
Julie Sickle (Vice President of Training, Exelon Generation)
Program Chairs:
Jane LeClair (Washington Center for Cybersecurity R&D)
Michael Desilets (Director, Training and Development, Entergy Nuclear)
