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Laura Maynard
Radioactive Waste Management Specialist

Laura Maynard is a Radioactive Waste Management Specialist working in ANSTO’s Nuclear Waste Solutions division.

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Schedule

2021 Schedule for the ANSTO STEAM Club Online

Sarah Ewels
Marketing and Events Coordinator

Sarah joined ANSTO in May as a part-time Marketing and Events Coordinator for the Nuclear Science and Technology group.

Understanding the full impact of radiation on astronauts

Understanding the full impact of radiation on astronauts

In space, without the protection of the magnetosphere, the type and dose of radiation is considerably different to what is naturally experienced on earth. However, it is the secondary particles of lower energies created when galactic and cosmic radiation interacts with shielding that is of concern for astronauts.

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Understanding the full impact of radiation on astronauts

In collaboration with the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM) and the French International Space Agency (CNES), ANSTO scientists are undertaking research on the radiobiological effects of secondary particles that are created when radiation interacts with the shielding on the International Space Station.

Nuclear and ionising radiation detection and dosimetry

Nuclear and ionising radiation detection and dosimetry

Our services include the use of techniques to develop innovative radiation detector technology, such as performing alpha spectroscopy to characterise charge collection capability and radiation transport simulation.  We also have expertise in measuring the electrical characteristics of novel detectors and semiconductor devices.

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