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Radiation Protection & Shielding
The Radiation Protection and Shielding Division is developing and promoting radiation protection and shielding aspects of nuclear science and technology — including interaction of nuclear radiation with materials and biological systems, instruments and techniques for the measurement of nuclear radiation fields, and radiation shield design and evaluation.
Meeting Spotlight
Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025)
February 3–6, 2025
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
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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Latest News
Robertson to stay on as head of DOE-EM
Robertson
Candice Robertson will continue to lead the Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management and will become office’s principal deputy assistant secretary, the Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) reported on January 28. Robertson was appointed to the EM-1 position in June 2024, replacing William “Ike” White, who was nominated by President Biden to serve on the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.
Jeff Avery, who served as DOE-EM’s principal deputy assistant secretary, has moved to the National Nuclear Security Administration as the acting associate administrator for management and budget.
Roger Jerrell, who served in the EM office during the President Trump’s first administration, is returning to DOE-EM as a senior advisor. Jerrell most previously served as general counsel for UCOR of Oak Ridge, Tenn.
2025 CONTE Virtual Meeting Plenary Session Speaker
Rosa is Director of Members Services and Veteran Programming for the Center for Energy Workforce Development. She has been with CEWD for over 10 years and serves as advisor and lead consultant for the Northeast, MidAtlantic, South and Southeast Regions of the country. She provides coaching to companies and consortia on strategy and workforce development solutions. She also leads the Troops to Energy Jobs initiatives as well as managing the Contractor Community of Practice.
Before CEWD, Rosa worked at a Fortune 500 company as a Human Resources leader where she led major initiatives in organization development, change management, talent acquisition/ management, strategic staffing, and training. She has over 20 years in workforce and leadership development, performance management, career planning, and succession planning. She has also served as an adjunct instructor for Executive and Professional Education at Rutgers University, in New Jersey.
Rosa holds a Masters in Organization Development/ Human Resource Management from American University and a Bachelor in Human Resource Management from Upsala College.
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