High energy density (HED) physics has critical applications in areas such as inertial confinement fusion and the stewardship of the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile. The Committee on the Assessment of High Energy Density (HED) Science is hosting panels to collect input during an open-session, along with closed-sessions to deliberate on process, input gathering, and writing.
Nuclear reactors can provide low-carbon energy, and advanced nuclear technologies could play an important role in moving the United States towards a zero-carbon future. Next-generation nuclear reactors have the potential to be smaller, safer, less expensive to build, and better integrated with the modern grid. However, the technical, economic, and regulatory outlook for these technologies
This side event to the UN First Committee will contribute to informed discussion on today’s broad nuclear challenges: consolidating the non-use of nuclear weapons, recrafting strategic arms control for the 21st century, and revitalizing pursuit of nuclear disarmament. It will engage some of the participants in the dialogue for their reflections on the discussions, their
Sponsored by DBASSE and Issues in Science and Technology magazine, the 2021 Henry and Bryna David lecture will feature Dr. Michael A. Méndez, assistant professor of environmental planning and policy at the University of California, Irvine. As climate change advances, communities across the United States are adapting to the increased threat of wildfires. Such disasters
The National Academies’ Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board is planning for two webinars on radiation health: On October 19, 12-2 PM (ET) on cardiovascular effects at low doses of radiation. On October 20, 12-2 PM (ET) on radon health effects. The webinars will be part of the Gilbert W. Beebe Webinar Series. Agenda and registration
Destructive fires at the wildland-urban interface (WUI) have burned thousands of acres of residential space in recent years. This study will convene experts to examine the chemical processes that occur during urban wildfires, the identity of resulting chemicals, and what is known about human exposure pathways. The committee will also identify challenges in data collection
Save the dates! The 2021 Ohio Hazmat Teams Conference is planned for November 5-6, 2021. More information will be available in May 2021 and guided by the COVID-19 pandemic emergency. This conference started in 1999 to bring high quality hazmat training to the responders in Northeast Ohio. It grew to include responders from across the
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting will be held January 9–13, 2022 in Washington, D.C. The event is expected to attract thousands of transportation professionals from around the world. The meeting program covers all transportation modes, with sessions and workshops addressing topics of interest to policy makers, administrators, practitioners, researchers, and representatives of government, industry, and
The George Mason University (GMU) Schar School of Policy and Government will host a Master’s and Certificate Open House on April 13, 2022 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm in Arlington, Virginia. The event will provide an overview of available master’s degree programs and highlight GMU’s world-class faculty and research. Admissions and student services staff will
