Radiation and Health

ORAL

Abstract

This is a shortened version of the Science Teachers' Workshop offered free of charge to primary and secondary teachers at a location of their choice, covering fundamentals of nuclear radiation, natural and man-made sources of radiation, biological effects and risks to health, radioactive waste management, and radiation safety management and regulation. The course includes a hands-on demonstration of use of Geiger Counters, which are given without cost to participants for use in their classes. A CD and notebook of class material are issued to each student. Lunch will be provided. Limited to 20 participants.

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Authors

  • Dan Suson

    Chairman, STW Committee, South Texas Chapter of the Health Physics Society, Texas Instruments, Region 9 Education Service Center, Montgomery High School, Texas A and M University, Texas Regional Collaborative, Lake Highlands High School, Department of Physics, Sam Houston State University, Texas Texas U.- Biological Science, JILA, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, 80303, USA, Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad 380009, India, Purdue University at Calumet, TSAPS President, TSAAPT President, University of Texas Pan American, UTSA