Project Atom, a survey course for students age 12 and older, is intended to introduce students to the field of nuclear science. There are no homework assignments or tests. Topics include basic nuclear energy science, ionizing radiation basics, biological effects of radiation, radiation risk, nuclear reactor safety, how a nuclear reactor works, nuclear energy risk, and nuclear energy’s future. Some sessions include student activities to promote the understanding of certain nuclear science concepts. The accidents at Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima nuclear power plants are also presented.
Contact: Jeffrey Mahn [email protected]
09/03/2024, 09/10/2024, 09/17/2024, 09/24/2024, 10/01/2024, 10/08/2024, 10/15/2024, 10/22/2024, 10/29/2024, 11/05/2024, 11/12/2024, 11/19/2024, 12/03/2024, 12/10/2024, 01/07/2025, 01/14/2025, 01/21/2025, 01/28/2025, 02/04/2025, 02/11/2025, 02/18/2025, 02/25/2025, 03/04/2025, 03/18/2025, 03/25/2025, 04/01/2025, 04/08/2025, 04/15/2025, 04/22/2025, 04/29/2025
Participants must be 12 years to 18 years old when the program starts.
Registration starts on 05/01/2024.
Room: 238
Please contact Parent Led Academic Network Team, Inc. if you have any questions.