American Nuclear Society Recognizes Local Academic

Internationally Renowned Michael Corradini Recognized for Contributions to Assure Credibility in Reporting About Fukushima Incident. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) July 16, 2011 - La Grange Park, IL - Michael L. Corradini, PhD, Professor of Engineering Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, received a Presidential Citation from the American Nuclear Society (ANS) for his contributions to the Society during the incident in Fukushima, Japan, ANS President Eric P. Loewen, PhD, announced today.

In discussing the presentation of the Citation, Loewen said, "Professor Corradini worked tirelessly during the crisis in order to help the Society dispel myths about nuclear science and technology and we thank him. On behalf of all of our members we are proud to be associated with Professor Corradini."

The citation was presented to Corradini at ANS's Annual Meeting, June 26-30, in Hollywood, FL. The citation reads in part, The American Nuclear Society expresses sincere appreciation in recognition of contributions to the response to events in Fukushima, Japan in order to ensure credible nuclear science and technology information was provided to the media, decision makers, and general public."

Corradini is Wisconsin Distinguished Professor Engineering Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He served from 1995 to 2001 as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the College of Engineering. He also holds appointments in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies. He has been a consultant for fifteen years to the NRC Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards in severe accidents, containment systems, and multiphase flow as well as many DOE National Laboratories, the AECL and CEC. In 2006, he was appointed to the USNRC Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards.

Loewen concluded, "On behalf of everyone in the Society, we offer our thanks to Professor Corradini who has worked with such dedication to push forward the nuclear science and technology community."

For more information the American Nuclear Society, visit www.ans.org.

Established in 1954, ANS is a professional organization of engineers and scientists devoted to the peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology. Its 11,500 members come from diverse technical backgrounds covering the full range of engineering disciplines as well as the physical and biological sciences. They are advancing the application of these technologies to improve the lives of the world community through national and international enterprise within government, academia, research laboratories and private industry.

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