Health Physics Society

The Health Physics Society (HPS), formed in 1956, is a scientific organization of professionals who specialize in radiation protection.

[Health Physics Society @hps_org]

T-Minus 14 days!!
Are you registered for this year's annual meeting at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor? Registration is here: https://t.co/H6fgNfXheS
What are some topics you're anxious to hear about while attending? We look forward to seeing you all in person!

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🗣️ATTENTION HPS MEMBERS! 🗣️

Today is the final day for the hotel block cutoff for the 2026 HPS Annual Meeting at the Gaylord! Book a room with the link! https://t.co/Cdqp4AYSqF
Registration for the Annual Meeting is still open! Register Here: https://t.co/yCzBkXDDgE

[Health Physics Society @hps_org]

Wednesday, July 15 12:00-2:00 Eastern - Discussion of Proposed Rules

👉 Registration link: https://t.co/XVLwRUizs7 👈

Register today!

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2026 HPS Annual Meeting! 33 days!

Mark your calendars! The 2026 HPS Annual Meeting is just around the corner, taking place 6‒9 July at the Gaylord National Inner Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
Conference Registration: https://t.co/oPjFFPmLie
Book a Room: https://t.co/04ChvwyrKK

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HPSSC is proud to present a comprehensive day-long two-part special session (https://t.co/ZSpsPbbLdM) at the upcoming 71st HPS Annual Meeting (https://t.co/hPYeqzkkUF) in National Harbor on Tuesday, 7 July 2026.

HPSSC Chair Antonio Triventi. ([email protected])

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Please join us for the 6th Radiation Epidemiology and Dosimetry Course

Participants can register on the 2026 Radiation Epidemiology and Dosimetry Course website: https://t.co/KZIUudhyRj

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Like last year, we will be offering 10 study sessions leading up to both Part I and Part II American Board of Health Physics examinations.

The next virtual meeting is Thursday May 28 and 7pm-9pm EST

Please email [email protected] to register and for follow-up questions.

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The Health Physics Society has officially finalized the technical program for its 2026 Annual Meeting following a recent National Harbor Task Force planning meeting.

The full program is now live: https://t.co/XCvPYpDqyV

And registration is open: https://t.co/UHa2B9GBHP

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Celebrate 250 Years of America at HPS 2026!

Show your HPS pride with American flag inspired apparel.

Website: https://t.co/AsTuBUA46R

Please contact Matthew Mille for more information: [email protected]

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The Health Physics Society is hosting its 2026 Summer Science Teacher Workshop, a virtual program for middle and high school educators to strengthen teaching of ionizing radiation.

Registration is available here: https://t.co/abLRpynbCZ

The deadline to register is 26 June 2026.

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You know you're a health physicist when...

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🏆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!

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@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

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📢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 [email protected] to register.

[IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency ⚛️ @iaeaorg]

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

[Office of Nuclear Energy | US Department of Energy @GovNuclear]

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: https://t.co/jz46H4a0iC

[SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory @SLAClab]

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: https://t.co/JYMVlr71Y3

[IAEA NE @IAEANE]

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 👉 https://t.co/zm8KUxhaFL

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🦃 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! 🍁