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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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A better model? Low levels of radiation and health effects
One of the more pivotal issues in facilitating the use of radiation sources—including nuclear power—in the United States (and most of the Western world) is concern about the health effects of low levels of radiation. The current regulatory assumption is that every additional increment of radiation linearly increases the risk of cancer.
The Community College and Trade School Scholarship is for students in a two-year program planning a career in nuclear science, nuclear engineering, or a nuclear-related field and enrolled or planning to enroll in a college or university located in the United States (or its territories), but need not be U.S. citizens.
Examples of two-year programs include (but are not limited to): Nuclear Medicine Technology, Nuclear Engineering Technologies, Nuclear Power Technology, Radiation Therapy, Radiation Protection, Radiologic Technology and skilled labor (carpentry, electronics, welding, heavy equipment operators, etc.).
American Nuclear Society
A selection committee will be established by the Scholarship Policy and Coordination Committee
Community College/Trade School
Up to four (4) award annually @ $2,500/each
For students who have a greater than normal financial need
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