A brief overview of ANS STEM outreach efforts

September 19, 2024, 9:30AMNuclear NewsUchenna Ezibe
Students using an ANS Visualizing Radiation Cloud Chamber. (Photo: Grace Stanke)

Nuclear science and technology is uniquely positioned to be a gateway for curiosity and exploration for students in grades K–12. Its study examines the literal fabric of reality, it has applications from the tiniest to the grandest of scales. It’s a constantly evolving industry with a bright future of discoveries and new technologies, and it’s an essential factor in our global effort to reduce carbon emissions and transition to cleaner energy sources. Frankly, learning about and doing things with atoms is pretty cool, from a kid’s perspective.

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