Science and students: Yucca Mountain project's education outreach program

Conference · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1992 · Transactions of the American Nuclear Society; (United States)

OSTI ID:7194853

Gil, A V; Larkin, E L; Reilly, B ^[1]; Austin, P ^[2]

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1. Science Applications International Corp., Las Vegas, NV (United States)
2. Science Applications International Corp., McLean, VA (United States)

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is very concerned about the lack of understanding of basic science. Increasingly, critical decisions regarding the use of energy, technology, and the environment are being made. A well-educated and science-literate public is vital to the success of these decisions. Science education and school instruction are integral parts of the DOE's public outreach program on the Yucca Mountain Site Characterization Project (YMP). Project staff and scientists speak to elementary, junior high, high school, and university students, accepting all speaking invitations. The objectives of this outreach program include the following: (1) educating Nevada students about the concept of a high-level nuclear waste repository; (2) increasing awareness of energy and environmental issues; (3) helping students understand basic concepts of earth science and geology in relation to siting a potential repository; and (4) giving students information about careers in science and engineering.

• OSTI ID: 7194853
• Report Number(s): CONF-920606--
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society; (United States) Journal Volume: 65
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

052000* -- Nuclear Fuels-- Waste Management
12 MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES
EDUCATION
EDUCATIONAL TOOLS
GEOLOGY
INDUSTRY
INFORMATION
MANAGEMENT
MOUNTAINS
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
NUCLEAR INDUSTRY
PUBLIC INFORMATION
PUBLIC OPINION
RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT
SITE CHARACTERIZATION
TRAINING
US DOE
US ORGANIZATIONS
WASTE MANAGEMENT
YUCCA MOUNTAIN