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1204 Whiskey Rd, Suite B Southeastern Summer Nuclear Institute |
Southeastern Summer Nuclear Institute
June 26-June 28, 2018
Note: for breaking news and up-to-date information and registration materials, please visit the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center website.
The CNTA 2018 SSNI page is located here.
Here is a flyer describing the event.
Teachers and guidance counselors will see nuclear technology in action during the Southeastern Summer Nuclear Institute, held June 26-28. Last year, they came from as far away as Atlanta GA and Greenville SC to spend three days out of their summer vacations to learn more about nuclear energy and technology. And SSNI was just the ticket.
The purpose of this institute is to promote nuclear education and workforce development in the southeast. Middle and high school teachers from Georgia, South Carolina and other states with interest in nuclear technology applications and promoting student interest in STEM related careers are invited to attend.
The Institute will include a tour of the Vogtle nuclear energy facility in Burke County GA, including control room visits, simulator exercises, meetings with nuclear power reactor personnel, etc. The Institute will also include a tour of the Savannah River Site (SRS) near Aiken SC, including radioactive waste management facilities and the Savannah River National Laboratory.
The Institute will feature several workshops to emphasize atomic and nuclear fundamentals, power generation fundamentals, nuclear technology applications, risk (real vs. perceived), and nuclear workforce opportunities, with hands-on activities to illustrate important technical concepts and scientific principles.
The SSNI will have the following benefits:
- Broader knowledge and understanding of the pros and cons of various energy sources.
- Opportunities for middle and high school students to pursue STEM related careers.
- Future nuclear workforce development including engineering, technical support, skilled labor, etc.
- Good public relations for the nuclear industry.
- Support for southern nuclear utilities in selecting nuclear power for future energy needs.
When and Where:
June 26 to 28, 2018
USC Aiken
Plant Vogtle
Savannah River Site
Augusta University
The following will be provided through the workshop:
- Free housing at USC-Aiken (if needed)
- Free meals
- Free materials - educational resources and reference materials, including American Nuclear Society outreach materials and teacher guides. Visit SSNI Resource page for slides and videos from the 2017 SSNI.
- Certificate of participation
- $50 in gift cards
Registration Deadline: June 8, 2018
Registration is limited to 30 middle and high school teachers in order of receipt. A registration fee of $50 along with the completed registration form [see link above] must be postmarked by June 8 to be eligible. Questions should be e-mailed to: [email protected]
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