The Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board of the National Academies will host a two-hour webinar on December 14 to discuss the pros and cons of tracking radiation doses from medical diagnostic procedures and possible implications. The use of medical diagnostic procedures has benefited the care of most patients. However, it is accompanied by growing concerns about
This is a closed meeting of the committee on The Chemistry of Urban Wildfires. 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
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) will host a three day workshop to discover and share the latest in advancing molten salt reactor (MSR) systems from March 28-30, 2022 in Richland, Washington. This event was previously scheduled for August 30 - September 2, 2021. Presentations will focus on molten salt chemistry, actinide and radionuclide chemistry
The 35th annual CHMIA Training Conference hosted by the California Hazardous Materials Investigators Association will be held April 6-8, 2022 in Pismo Beach, California. Total conference scholarships are available to qualified members. Additional details will be available on the CHMIA website as the event dates draw closer.
How Credible Nuclear Security Guarantees Backfire with Lauren Sukin Stanford University's Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) will discuss How Credible Nuclear Security Guarantees Backfire during a virtual event open to the public on 26 April 2022. Those with an active Stanford ID may attend in person at Encina Hall. Existing literature posits that
Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) will host a lecture event featuring Congressman Ted W. Lieu on 5 May 2022 to discuss presidential nuclear strike authority and the role of congressional oversight; Cold-era nuclear use policy; and nuclear security challenges of the modern era. The event is open to the public through
Convened by Transportation Research Board in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard, the 18th Biennial National Harbor Safety Committee Conference will be held from June 13-15, 2022 in Boston, MA. Titled "Maritime Strong: Navigating Diverse Growth and Change," the event focuses on promising practices, innovation, and technology to address critical safety and security issues related to waterways
Fire-Rescue Med 2022 will be held in a virtual format on 12 July 2022. Highlighted topics include: Opening General Session (Intros, Awards, Sponsor Recognition) Safety/Terrorism National Red Lights & Siren Reduction Quality Initiative Power & Pitfalls of Leadership Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection Update Company Officer Level Leadership Please visit the IAFC Fire-Rescue Med 2022
FedTech's Homeland Security Startup Studio 22: Converge is a startup pitch and showcase event to be held 13 July 2022. This an opportunity for participating teams and startups to showcase their work over the past several months and present their plans to commercialize and move forward post-program. The FedTech and DHS community will come together
