Steven Mirsky

"Nuclear Safety"

ABSTRACT -- This workshop identifies all forms and types of radiation that exist, their properties, and origin. Key scientific terms that describe radiation are defined and demonstrated by the use of radiation detectors. The health effects of different types of radiation exposure are discussed including natural, occupational, lifestyle, and medical sources. Finally, a risk-benefit perspective is provided for contextualizing radiation in comparison to all other major health hazards, concluding with a scientific and common-sense summary of how each person can reduce any potential danger from radiation.

SPEAKER -- Steven Mirsky has over 46 years of experience in the design, safety analysis, licensing, and operation of nuclear power plants both in the US and in foreign nations.He has an MS in Nuclear Engineering from Penn State University and a BE in Mechanical Engineering from Cooper Union. Mr. Mirsky is also a licensed professional engineer in the State of Maryland. He is the Senior Technical Advisor for NuScale power, a small modular nuclear reactor design company headquartered in Oregon. Previously, he was the manager of Regulatory Affairs for NuScale Power interfacing with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Mr. Mirsky has worked for two large nuclear consulting companies and for two U.S. nuclear power plant operating utilities. He has authored and presented over 100 conference and published papers as well as patents. Mr. Mirsky is a life-long member of the American Society of mechanical Engineers and the American Nuclear Society.

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