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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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Christmas Night
Twas the night before Christmas when all through the houseNo electrons were flowing through even my mouse.
All devices were plugged in by the chimney with careWith the hope that St. Nikola Tesla would share.
Educational Session|Panel|Sponsored by Cost Reduction Opportunities
Tuesday, August 8, 2023|1:30–3:00PM EDT|Calusa 11/12
Session Chair:
Mark Campagna
Knowledge Managers:
Tim Schlimpert
Wale Adeyinka
This session presents an update to improvements in security technology and staffing leading to cost reductions while retaining key security capabilities. Industry cost and staffing data support insightful analyses identifying where cost reductions have been implemented and where additional opportunities remain. Improvements are put in the perspective of historic and current NRC rulemaking. Fleet modifications implement latest technologies and approaches which were only recently available.
The emergence of AI may provide future benefits.
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