Scouts Receive Merit Badges during Nuclear Science Week

Tracy Marc|October 25, 2013, 8:16am CDT

The Idaho Section of the American Nuclear Society were able to help Boy and Girl scouts earn merit badges during National Nuclear Science Week.

Nearly 120 scouts filled the expo, which featured hands-on exhibits that allowed scouts to learn a range of topics from atoms to food irradation.

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Established in 1954, ANS is a professional organization of engineers and scientists devoted to the peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology. Its more than 11,000 members come from diverse technical backgrounds covering the full range of engineering disciplines as well as the physical and biological sciences within the nuclear field. They are advancing the application of nuclear technologies to improve the lives of the world community through national and international enterprise within government, academia, research laboratories and private industry.