Nuclear Science Week October 21

The oak ridge chamber celebrates

2024 nuclear science week October 21 - 26

Join us as we celebrate National Nuclear Science week in Oak Ridge, with a week-long series of events commemorating the roots of the nation’s nuclear technology, and leadership in the nuclear renaissance.

Now in its 15^th year, Nuclear Science Week (NSW) is an international, broadly observed week-long celebration to focus local, regional, national and international interest on all aspects of nuclear science. NSW takes place each year on the third week of October, and each day of NSW provides for learning about the contributions, innovations and opportunities that can be found by exploring nuclear science.

Nuclear Science Week invites people from all over the globe to “Get to Know Nuclear” and participate in a week-long celebration that advances education, stimulates participation and generates communication that provides insight and visibility for the achievements of the nuclear sciences.

Learn more about the week's events!

Monday | October 21:

Radiation and Detection Activities hosted by PSCC

10915 Hardin Valley Rd., HC 2025 Physics Room – 6-8PM

Faculty members Leslie Adamczyk (CRT program coordinator) and Clarice Phelps (Engineer, Radiochemical Process Development, ORNL) discuss the Chemical Radiation Technology pathway and the partnership between Pellissippi State and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Interactive Activities include:

Half-life with beads
Ball manipulator simulates working inside a hot cell
Shielding experiment with beta counter
Geiger counters to "find" radioactive material

Tuesday | October 22:

STEM Activities hosted by Oak Ridge Schools and ORNL

· Traveling Science Fair by ORNL- Oak Ridge Students visiting ORNL traveling science trailers – 8AM-3PM

· Atomic Expo: Power Your Future! – 4:30-6:45PM

The community, and families and students of Oak Ridge, Roane and Anderson County Schools are invited to explore exhibits in ORHS food court, tour iSchool and interactive labs, and enjoy AMSE activities and food trucks outside food court entrance

· Student Showcase and ORNL presentation by Dr. Streiffer, Director of ORNL – 7-7:30PM

Wednesday | October 23:

Nuclear Science Week Event hosted by AMSE

115 Main Street E., Oak Ridge – 5-7PM

· Half price discount on children's admission

· Children’s nuclear science activities

Thursday | October 24:

Nuclear Career and Job Fair hosted by Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce

Roane State Community College, Goff Building Lobby, 701 Briarcliff Ave., Oak Ridge – 4-7:30PM

· Career Pathways information from Roane State Community College, Pellissippi State Community College, Tennessee College of Applied Technology (Harriman and Knoxville), and the University of Tennessee

· Job Fair with Human Resource representatives of local companies such as Bechtel, Centrus Energy, IBEW Local 270, Kairos Power, Omega Technical Services and Type One Energy

· Lab tours and demonstrations – nuclear science and chemical engineering

· TN Achieves information on funding your education

· Panel of speakers on non-traditional career pathways at 6PM

Friday, October 25:

Career Pathways Presentation by Oak Ridge Schools

ETEC, 1201 Oak Ridge Turnpike – 7:30AM

Dr. Bruce Borchers and Dr. Holly Cross from Oak Ridge Schools are scheduled to speak about the work being done to create strong career pathways and increase awareness among students, staff, and families about employment opportunities in local industry. They will also highlight plans to begin a 4-year path in nuclear technologies that includes partnering with Roane State Community College for middle college coursework.

Saturday, October 26:

Films & Activities on Nuclear Misperception hosted by AMSE

115 Main Street E., Oak Ridge – 5-7PM

· Film Showings: Introduction of mythology and misperception of nuclear power in pop culture

(2:30) Godzilla: 2000 (1999) English dub and English sub

(5:30) Godzilla: King of the Monsters 1956 - English dub and sub – U.S. release of the 1954 Godzilla movie

· Trick or treat candy station 2-5:30PM

· Miniature city smash

· Brief interview with the nation's foremost expert on Godzilla, William Tsutsui

· Special giveaway for all preregistered guests. Guests can register at: https://form.jotform.com/241787932950165

The Oak Ridge Chamber is pleased to host a

Nuclear Career and Job Fair for Nuclear Science Week

Date: Thursday, October 24

Time: 4-7:30PM

Location: Goff Building at Roane State Community College

Employers will be on hand to promote job openings in the nuclear field for any job hunters! We will also have representatives from Roane State, Pellissippi State, UT Knoxville and Tennessee College of Applied Technology present with information on nuclear and related degree and certificate programs, and IBEW Local 270 with information on apprenticeship opportunities. TN Achieves will be in attendance with information on how they can help fund students taking this curriculum.

Nuclear companies looking to hire and set up a table, email president@orcc.org to get on the list.

Please register here if you plan to attend!

Student and job seekers - RSVP!