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Nuclear Science – From Atoms to Energy (In-person session)

Session Format: In-Person

Target Audience: K-8th Grade Teachers
Instructor: 
Kris Light

This workshop equips K–8 teachers with a stronger, more confident understanding of nuclear science. Participants will explore key concepts in nuclear energy through engaging, hands‑on demonstrations designed to make complex ideas accessible. The session also provides practical strategies for communicating nuclear science to students in appropriate, meaningful ways. Teachers will leave with ready‑to‑use activities and a deeper foundation for bringing nuclear science into their classrooms.

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Hands-on workshops at ORAU help students and educators prepare for the nuclear renaissance

ORAU’s K-12 STEM education team offered two programs in June 2026 designed to encourage young people and their teachers to get excited about nuclear science through hands-on demonstrations.

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Hands-on workshops at ORAU help students and educators prepare for the nuclear renaissance