South Texas Chapter, Health Physics Society
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The South Texas Chapter of the Health Physics Society offers a day-long presentation on nuclear science/radiation technology suitable for presentation to grade 4-12 students. This course includes sections on fundamentals of radiation, natural and man-made sources of radiation, radiation applications, biological effects/risks of radiation, nuclear waste management, and radiation safety regulation and practices. We offer to give this course without cost to groups of up to 25 teachers in your community. A notebook and CD of the material taught, together with a working Geiger Counter, and lunch are given to each student. If interested, contact or (281)937-9413.