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Beyond the grid
Craig Piercycpiercy@ans.org
In this month’s issue of Nuclear News, readers will find coverage of the “other” areas where nuclear technology is pushing into new frontiers. From marine nuclear propulsion to nuclear systems that enable planetary exploration, the articles in these pages are a reminder that the influence of applied nuclear science extends far beyond the electric grid.
When many people hear the phrase “civil nuclear technology,” they still think first of power plants—an understandable association. Nuclear power has been one of the most reliable sources of large-scale electricity for decades. It is our storefront.
But nuclear technology has always been bigger than electrons.
Navigating Nuclear makes the complex world of nuclear science and technology easier to understand with resources that connect nuclear processes to real-world applications. Students will use nuclear science principles to explore energy, medicine, geology, astronomy, and more!
Standards-aligned resources include engaging digital lessons and classroom activities that build student knowledge. STEM project starters set inspiring challenges that put that knowledge to work solving real-world problems. Career profiles introduce students to some of the exciting possibilities in nuclear science fields. And enhance the classroom experience with Navigating Nuclear's Virtual Field Trips.
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