Risky Business

You've probably heard the expression, "Perception is reality." Similarly, one's concept of risk is significantly affected by personal experience and knowledge. One of the most misunderstood aspects of nuclear is radiation. So, what's the best way to communicate about the risk of low-dose radiation (levels to which we regulate) with non-scientists/engineers? What do we know and what would we like to know about the effects of low-dose radiation? How do we get from the latest studies on the effects low-dose radiation to applying the results of that study to dose regulation? What changes can be made to radiation protection practices based on what we know now? In particular, what should or could ANS do? How does our understanding of risk in the nuclear industry impact our practices and performance? What are the next steps toward increasing our understanding of low-dose radiation effects and improving the implementation of what we know? Panelist experts will address these questions, with plenty of time for audience Q&A.

Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar
ANS President 2020-2021

Speakers

Amir A. Bahadori
Amir A. Bahadori
Kansas State University
Shaheen Dewji
Dr. Shaheen Dewji
Texas A&M University
Paul Locke
Paul Locke
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health
Paul Locke
Donald A. Cool, Ph.D.
Electric Power Research Institute

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