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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 spotlight shines on a nuclear influencer
Brazilian model, nuclear advocate, and philanthropist Isabelle Boemeke, who the online TED lecture series describes as “the world’s first nuclear energy influencer,” was the subject of a recent New York Times article that explored her ardent support for and advocacy of nuclear technology.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by OPD
Monday, November 14, 2022|1:00–2:45PM MST|Honeysuckle
Session Chair:
Timothy M. Crook
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Morris Hassler (IB3 Global Solutions)
This session will recognize the 2022 recipients of two national medals and one division award: the Walter H. Zinn Medal for individual contributions to nuclear technology, the Seaborg Medal for outstanding scientific or engineering research achievements associated with the development of peaceful uses of nuclear science, and the Meritorious Performance in Operations Award for outstanding performance by both licensed and unlicensed personnel in the operation of nuclear facilities. Walter H. Zinn Medal awardee: Dr. Per Peterson; Seaborg Medal awardee: Dr. Steven J. Zinkle; OPD Meritorious Performance in Operations Award: Advanced Test Reactor Team, Idaho National Laboratory
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