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DOE, PNNL, and Commerce Dept. collaborate on Ra-226 recovery
PNNL’s Jamin Trevino works with a capsule containing Ra-226. (Photo: Jamin Trevino/PNNL)
A collaboration between the Department of Energy’s Office of Isotope R&D and Production and the Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology has recovered large quantities of radium-226—valued for its use in medical radioisotope production—from radiological waste stored at NIST facilities. Ra-226 is an important element in developing therapies for patients fighting cancer.
January 19, 2023|12:00–1:00PM (1:00–2:00PM EST)
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Some of the top speakers at the ANS Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), provided previews of the key topics they would discuss at the meeting, which took place February 6-9, 2023 in Amelia Island, FL.
Panelists
Jessika HernandezInnovation Specialist, Accelerant SolutionsJessika previewed her presentations on: “A Crash Course in Virtual/Blended Instructional Design” and “Dispelling Neuromyths: A Lesson in Learning Outcome Improvement.”
Muhammad (Ramzy) AltahhanPostdoctoral Research Scholar, North Carolina State UniversityMuhammad shared insights about his presentation on “Exploring Computational Notebooks for Education and Training in Nuclear Engineering.”
Michael ManciniPresident, Hydro Total Solutions at Hydro, Inc.Michael discussed his presentation on “Foundation – Reinforcement – Application: Training Strategies for Material Retention.”
Marlene KhalilSr. Manager, Training Programs, Ontario Power GenerationMarlene shared insights on "Instructor Community of Practice – An Active and Sustainable Community to Support Instructor Proficiency."
Moderator
Billy WilsonSr. Engineer, Nuclear Training (eLearning), Ontario Power Generation