The Quest for Gold: Exploring Nuclear Transmutation

January 30, 2025|5:00–6:00PM (6:00–7:00PM EST)

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Alchemists have been trying to make gold out of other elements for centuries. Can nuclear science finally make this dream a reality? Join nuclear alchemist Candace Davison as she explores nuclear science’s approach to making “gold," how nuclear transmutation works, and the many ways we benefit from this process. During this Educator Training webinar, she shares activities and resources to teach transmutation concepts, including the Radioactivity Game, Chart of the Nuclides, and the ANS Isotope Discovery App.

Presenter

Candace Davison

Former Assistant Director for Education and Outreach / Coordinator of the Gamma Irradiation Facility at Penn State Radiation Science and Engineering Center

Moderator

Eric Loewen

Chief Engineer and Manager Office of the Chief Engineer, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy

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