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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.
June 12–16, 2022
Anaheim, CA
Organized by the American Nuclear Society Thermal Hydraulics Division, this embedded topical meeting is the sixth in a growing series featuring peer-reviewed, full-length technical papers covering recent advances in thermal hydraulics. Authors and presenters are cordially invited to participate in this event to exchange ideas and knowledge, develop strong relationships across organizations, and establish collaborations to solve challenging problems.
General Chair:
Chul-Hwa Song (KAERI)
Xiaodong Sun (University of Michigan)
Program Chair:
Dave Pointer (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
Dirk Lucas (Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden - Rossendorf
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