NUCL 8 |
| Although nuclear and radiochemistry can be considered mature branches of chemistry one hundred years after the discovery of radioactivity, challenges abound for chemists in many areas in nuclear science. Global interest in nuclear and radiochemistry encompasses a wide range of difficult tasks, including the remediation of contaminated nuclear facilities, limiting nuclear proliferation, providing clean and efficient power for the developed and developing world, the diagnosis and treatment of disease, and the advancement of the biological, physical and earth sciences. With the increased understanding of the “Greenhouse Gas Problems,” the need for abundant, clean nuclear energy is becoming recognized as more of a necessity internationally. Education in nuclear and radiochemistry is vital to the success of these endeavors. The present status of nuclear education internationally is reviewed and the necessary future developments discussed. |
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Meeting the Diverse Needs of the 21st Century Nuclear Science Workforce: A Symposium by Graduate Student Scientists in Nuclear and Radiochemistry
8:30 AM-12:05 PM, Sunday, August 19, 2007 Boston Park Plaza -- Lexington Room, Oral
Division of Nuclear Chemistry & Technology |