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Commendation from DOE
Department of Energy’s (DOE) Associate Under Secretary for Environment, Health, Safety and Security – Matthew Moury – applauded the USTUR with a letter recognizing the USTUR’s role in providing a scientific basis for radiation protection standards. The letter highlights recent research, thanks the USTUR team for its dedication to the program, and expresses a deep sense of gratitude for Registrants and their families.
50 Years of Research
The year 2018 marked 50 years of actinide research at the USTUR. In honor of this milestone, the USTUR organized four commemorative activities:
- 2016: Special Session at the HPS Meeting
- 2016: Informational Booth at the HPS Meeting
- 2019: Special Issue of Health Physics
- 2021: Book of USTUR Publications (1968-2019)
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Tony Riddell elected fellow of European radiological protection society
Tony Riddell has been elected a fellow of the Society for Radiological Protection in the United Kingdom. Mr. Riddell is an adjunct faculty member at the USTUR, and is the internal dosimetry group leader in the Radiation Hazards and Emergencies Department at Public Health England.
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2020 Newsletter
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In December, the USTUR mailed its 2020 Registrant newsletter to living Registrants and deceased Registrants’ next of kin. This year’s newsletter provided an update on the challenges and opportunities associated with Covid-19 work restrictions, as well as other activities at the USTUR. -
FY2020 Annual Report
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The USTUR’s 2020 Annual Report has been completed and is available for download. The document summarizes organization, activities, and scientific accomplishments at the USTUR from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020 (fiscal year 2020). -
Rescheduled Parker Lecture: Radiological Accident in Goiânia
USTUR Scientific Advisory Committee member, Luiz Bertelli, will discuss the radiological accident at Goiânia, Brazil during the Fall 2020 Herbert M. Parker Lecture. The presentation will take place on October 21 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. via the WSU Tri-Cities YouTube channel. This free public event was originally scheduled for April 2020.Lecture flier
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