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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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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 ANS Kent W. Hamlin Memorial Scholarship was established in 2010 to continue Kent’s support of the nuclear power industry.
Kent W. Hamlin (1948 – 2010) was widely recognized in the nuclear power industry—worldwide—for his exemplary contributions to the industry’s accredited, standardized training programs, his dedication to promoting the highest standards of safety, reliability, and excellence in plant operations, and his high personal standards, integrity, and consummate professionalism.
During his long career, Kent served in various leadership and executive roles that had a significant impact on the industry’s continuing improvements and successes. Through his unwavering commitment to plant operator training, he set high industry standards for effective operator licensing activities. Kent was a major contributor to the initial development and continuing success of the Conference on Nuclear Training and Education (CONTE).
Distinguished Nuclear Energy Service:
ANS Education, Training and Workforce Development Division (ETWDD)
A selection committee will be established by the Education, Training and Workforce Development Division
Two-year associate degree candidates who are participating in the U.S. nuclear power industry's Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program (NUCP)
Up to two (2) awarded annually @ $1,000/each / or 1 @ $2,000/each
This scholarship focuses on students who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to a career in the industry.
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