About This Activity
Instructor: Bill Wabbersen, a nuclear engineer, worked at the Savannah River Site for almost 30 years and retired from SRNS and later from NNSA. Bill has conducted nuclear science educational outreach activities across the US. Honors include the ANS Landis Public Communication and Education Award and CNTA’s Nuclear Service Award. Description: These classes will provide attendees with a broad and basic understanding of nuclear science fundamentals. Attendees will learn about the atomic nucleus, isotopes, radiation, radioactive half-life, and the uses of nuclear technology in our world today in a unique and approachable manner. Each of the six sessions will involve innovative simple hands-on activities, performed in pairs or teams, designed to engage participants and to reinforce key concepts. These hands-on activities use materials ranging from marbles and cookies to custom-made science-related kits that have proven engaging to novice as well as experienced attendees.
Map & Direction
Ruth Patrick Science Education Center Room 117
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471 University Parkway
Aiken, SC
29801
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