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MBA, Ph.D in Management
Harvard university
Feb-1997 - Aug-2003
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Strayer University
Jan-2007 - Present
Describe what is meant by the linear hypothesis for nuclear radiation effects. What does it say about a threshold? Is the linear hypothesis true for radiation illness? Why is there a debate about the linear hypothesis---can’t the issues be answered scientifically? Give an example to show how the linear hypothesis affects public discussion of radioactivity..
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What are the three types of radiation alpha-rays, beta-rays and gamma-rays really? What is ionizing radiation? Why is it dangerous? Which of the rays are ionizing radiation? Comment on the relative dangers of each to external exposure to the source of radiation or to internal (eating or breathing in) the source of radiation.
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Why does the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms test wine, gin, whiskey and vodka for radioactivity; and if the test shows no radioactivity, the product can’t be sold? What would be radioactive in these products anyway?
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