4 June 2026
In Memoriam: Leon Darrell McClung Jr.
We are saddened to report that Health Physics Society (HPS) member Leon McClung died 1 March 2026. Leon’s obituary can […]
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4 June 2026
Upcoming HPS President-Elect Chapter Visits
To Health Physics Society (HPS) chapter officers, I will be taking office in July as HPS president-elect. I am open […] -
4 June 2026
How to Comment on NRC Rules Proposals
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is releasing a number of significant rulemakings for public comment over the next several months, […] -
1 June 2026
June 2026 Courses
The June course offerings have been posted on the Courses page of the HPS website. Information on the following courses […] -
1 June 2026
HPS Summer Science Teacher Workshop
The Science Support Committee of the Health Physics Society (HPS) will once again host its Summer Science Teacher Workshop, a […] -
1 June 2026
2026 HPS Annual Meeting Registration Reminder
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Health Physics Society (HPS) Annual Meeting is just around the corner, taking place 6‒9 July […]
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Decay Calculator
This Web application will allow you to calculate the activity of a radionuclide after a specified interval of time. The list of radionuclides excludes those with half lives measured in seconds.