Dr. Groth Wins the 2021 David Okrent Award for Nuclear Safety

The David Okrent Award for Nuclear Safety was established by the Nuclear Installations Safety Division in 2019 to recognize recent contributions and accomplishments of significant value to nuclear safety.

The award is open to ANS members active in the field of nuclear safety. Particular attention shall be given to identifying and recognizing valuable contributions by young professionals and students (age requirement under 40 at the time of nomination) to the safety community and to NISD sponsored activities.

Recipient qualifications are documented in recommendation letters to the NISD H&AC as part of the nomination process. This award is not intended to be given on an annual basis, but rather when the NISD H&AC deems such recognition to be appropriate.

Background

This award is named in honor of Professor David Okrent to commemorate his many valuable contributions to nuclear technology and nuclear safety made during a life-time career in research and teaching. Among his many contributions, Dr. Okrent was the founding father of the ANS Nuclear Reactor Safety Division (now called Nuclear Installations Safety Division) and was a very active member of ANS during his entire career. His contributions are reflected in the current regulatory approach in the U.S. and worldwide.

More details on the award can be found here.

Congratulations to Dr. Groth on her achievement!

Published June 2, 2021