Radiation Doses to the Public from Hanford and Beyond
Schedule
Mon, 12 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
Richland Public Library | Richland, WA
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For more than 80 years, the Hanford Site has been at the center of some of the most important nuclear operations in history. Along the way, materials from the site entered the soil, groundwater, air, and Columbia River—shaping how nearby communities experienced radiation exposure.But Hanford is only part of the story. Around the world, people are also exposed to natural and human-made sources of radiation every day.
Bruce Napier is a retired environmental health physicist who spent 47 years at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. A Fellow of the Health Physics Society, he has advised national and international organizations on radiation safety, including serving as Chief Scientist for the Hanford Environmental Dose Reconstruction Project and as part of U.S. studies on Chernobyl and Fukushima.
He continues to represent the U.S. on the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation and has led major research collaborations with Russian scientists on radiation effects for more than 30 years.
Why attend?
Explore the hidden history of Hanford’s impact on local communities
Hear directly from a scientist who has advised the United Nations and led groundbreaking research
Great for history buffs, science enthusiasts, and anyone curious about Hanford’s legacy
Come discover how Hanford fits into the global story of radiation and public health.
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Where is it happening?
Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr,Richland, Washington, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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