Regional Training Course for Teachers and Educators to Introduce Nuclear Sciences in Secondary Schools through Innovative Approaches

Purpose

The purpose of the event is to train secondary school educators (teachers, curriculum developers, and other science communicators) to effectively convey nuclear science and technology (NST) knowledge by strengthening their technical knowledge and empowering them with engaging educational approaches.

Scope and Nature

This 3-week training course is hosted by Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) in cooperation with Argonne National Laboratory. It will be held at PVAMU in Prairie View, Texas, USA.

The training course will feature technical presentations, facility visits, hands-on exercises, and educational workshops, all designed to strengthen participants' NST knowledge and expand their approaches for effectively teaching STEM.