3 days, 24 teachers across the country
The program was characterized by strong attendance and broad geographic diversity, accommodating 24 teachers from 10 states and districts, including Indiana, Massachusetts, Illinois, North Dakota, Nevada, Idaho, Washington, D.C., North Carolina, Texas, and Florida.
24 Teachers
10 states and districts (IN, MA, IL, ND, NV, ID, NC, TX, FL, DC)
Federal and State Government Participation
U.S. Department of Energy, Indiana State Government
3 Universities, 1 Community College, 1 National Lab
Purdue University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, North Carolina State University (NCSU), Ivy Tech Community College, and Idaho National Laboratory (INL)
6 Industry Partner Organizations
BWXT, Duke Energy, Constellation, Framatome Hanley Consulting, and ORAU
Keynotes
The program featured opening remarks and guest keynotes from leaders representing Purdue College of Engineering, the U.S. DOE Office of Nuclear Energy, the Indiana State Government, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, North Carolina State University, and Ivy Tech Community College.
Lectures
Technical lectures for teachers focused on fundamentals of nuclear energy, including radiation, reactor physics, fuel cycle, reactor types, and more.
Lab activities
Various lab activities were organized leveraging multiple facilities, including PUR-1 Reactor and Digital Twin Room, PUMA, and the Nuclear Engineering Radiation Laboratory.
Panel Discussions
Three panel discussions were held, blending speakers from U.S. DOE, industry, national lab, academia, and community college. The panels focused on nuclear deployment challenges and opportunities, nuclear education perspectives, and nuclear-related career pathways.
