Health Physics Society

🏆HPS President Emeritus Hertel Receives CIRMS Caswell Award Hertel has been selected for Distinguished Achievements in the Field of Ionizing Radiation Measurements and Standards by CIRMS. The award was presented on April 15, 2026, at the CIRMS annual meeting ✨Congratulations!

@NRCgov released its 2025 performance review covering 95 commercial nuclear reactors across the U.S. 90 reactors achieved the highest safety and security rating. 5 reactors were placed in a second performance category. See link to NRC assessment letters in Comments #NuclearEnergy

📢The HPS is hosting another year of CHP Study Groups for both Part I and Part II ABHP exams! The virtual study groups will be held 19:00-21:00 EST starting 2/12. We are looking for participants, mentors and volunteers. 📨Email SocSupport.Chair@hps.org to register.

A single bean can reveal precise details about coffee's qualities and origin. Watch how nuclear science plays a role in protecting the authenticity and prestige of Costa Rica's renowned Tarrazú coffee, so you can taste the story behind every sip. #Atoms4Food

Radioisotope power systems convert heat generated by the natural decay of plutonium-238 into electrical power. They’ve powered more than two dozen U.S. space missions to explore deep space for decades without any maintenance. Learn more: energy.gov/ne/articles/wh…

Congrats! It’s twins! 👬 We’re developing digital twins powered by AI and physics-based models to help quickly shape high-quality particle beams for our X-ray and ultrafast facilities: stanford.io/4ac06z9

Join us tomorrow for a webinar on decommissioning technologies for nuclear reactors ⚙️🏗️ 🔎Explore the latest advances and innovations in decommissioning technologies, research and development that are driving safe and cost-effective decommissioning practices. Register here 👉 atoms.iaea.org/4onGOKS

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from the Health Physics Society! We are thankful for our dedicated members, partners, and colleagues who tirelessly contribute their expertise, passion, and service to make a difference every day. Wishing you a safe, peaceful, and happy Thanksgiving! 🍁

✨Celebrate #NationalRadiationProtectionProfessionalsWeek! Join us for a special webinar and discover how Marie Curie's work continues to inspire radiation protection professionals today. Presented by Amber Bolen on Friday, 11/7 at 12PM EST. Register now! See link in comments.

🎃Happy Halloween!!! 👻 💀What's your favorite radiation-themed fun costume? #Halloween #radiation

🍎 TEACHERS: Check out this lesson plan: Exploring Nuclear Energy through the Elements and Principles of Art orise.orau.gov/k12/documents/… #NuclearScienceWeek #ShapingScience

➡️ATTENTION STUDENTS: To celebrate Nuclear Science Week, ORISE is offering the following contest for a chance to win cool prizes. Deadline to enter is Oct. 31.⏰ LEARN MORE: orise.orau.gov/k12/students/c… #ShapingScience #NuclearScienceWeek

Rivers are the arteries of the Earth, transporting water across regions. But climate change and land use are altering how river water moves—impacting the vital services it provides. Discover how nuclear science equips us with powerful tools to better understand and protect rivers and other water resources. Read now: iaea.org/bulletin/66-2

Are you a young woman considering a career in the nuclear field but you don’t know where to start? Join the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme. #NuclearNeedsWomen 1 week left to apply! 💻 atoms.iaea.org/4n9mI6I

REAC/TS maintains a 24/7 national and international response capability and provides continuing medical education and outreach exercises. LEARN MORE: orise.orau.gov/reacts/index.h… #ShapingScience #NuclearScienceWeek

14% of food globally gets spoiled before it even reaches shops and market stalls. Food irradiation, using X-rays or gamma rays, helps countries prevent food from going to waste. This #NuclearExplained shares how: atoms.iaea.org/42fDklV #Atoms4Food

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University students visited Colorado State University on 1‒10 Oct 2025. They conducted experiments with actinides, met with the vice provost, attended a “Genuine American BBQ,” toured the high radiation areas of Rocky Mountain National Park. More for MAR and AUG 2026!

Submit your abstracts for the HPS virtual workshop "Alpha-Emitters: From Production to Clinical Use" on February 18–19, 2026 by December 12, 2025 at xcdsystem.com/hps/abstract/i…! #HealthPhysics #MedicalPhysics #AlphaEmitters #RadiationSafety #HealthPhysicsSociety #NuclearMedicine