Teachers and scientists trigger positive reactions to nuclear
"A recent report noted that in 2004 just 70,000 engineers graduated from U.S. institutions of higher education compared to more than 600,000 in China," explained ANS President, Jim Reinsch. "Science and engineering education are key to the advancement of nuclear science and critical to America's future prosperity. ANS Teacher Workshops are just one way we promote nuclear science education."
The workshop brings together teachers and professionals working in the field of nuclear science and technology. Specialists from NASA, University of Florida, Penn State University, Idaho National Laboratory, and Idaho State University will provide valuable information and hands-on activities for teaching about radiation, radioactivity and nuclear technology in classrooms.
Participants learn to use and receive free analog Geiger Counters to use with their students, in addition to getting additional visual materials and experiments. The workshop assists teachers striving to meet National Science Education Standards.
The American Nuclear Society's Public Education Program provides current information on nuclear-related topics to educators, students and the public. ANS resources include the www.aboutnuclear.org Web site, printed publications and the ReActions newsletter.
The workshop was funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology, and through individual contributions to the ANS Public Education Program.
