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Eliassen, Rolf – Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 1971
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Energy, Environment, Fuels
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Fry-Miller, Kathleen M. – Young Children, 1982
Discusses problems associated with the use of nuclear power as a source of energy. Sources of exposure to radiation, the effects of exposure to radiation on children's health, and safe alternatives to nuclear power that can be taught to children are among the topics addressed. (Author/RH)
Descriptors: Children, Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education
Cappelluzzo, Emma M. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1979
The schools must deal with the implications of nuclear power--in unbiased, concrete, clear ways. They must be in the forefront of knowledge dissemination about nuclear power. (Author/IRT)
Descriptors: Educational Responsibility, Elementary Secondary Education, Energy, Higher Education
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Keller, Edward B. – Journal of Communication, 1979
Presents a case study of the fate of a 1977 public television documentary on nuclear energy. Analyzes how communications issues affect the nuclear energy debate. (PD)
Descriptors: Broadcast Industry, Censorship, Communications, Documentaries
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Loveland, W.; Gallant, A.; Joiner, C. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2004
The recent developments in nuclear chemistry education are presented and an attempt is made to collect supplemental materials relating to the study and practice of nuclear chemistry. The Living Textbook of Nuclear Chemistry functions as an authoritative Web site with supplemental material for teaching nuclear and radiochemistry.
Descriptors: Textbooks, Chemistry, Educational Resources, Web Sites
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Zanger, Murray; Moyna, Guillermo – Journal of Chemical Education, 2005
A study uses nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy in a novel way to determine the isotopic ration between [to the tenth power]B and [to the eleventh power]B in sodium borohydride (NaBH4). The experiment provides an unusual and relatively simple means for undergraduate chemistry students to accurately measure the distribution of the two…
Descriptors: Spectroscopy, Radiology, Chemistry, Science Experiments
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Freudenburg, William R.; Davidson, Debra J. – Rural Sociology, 2007
Studies of reactions to nuclear facilities have found consistent male/female differences, but the underlying reasons have never been well-clarified. The most common expectations involve traditional roles--with men focusing more on economic concerns and with women (especially mothers) being more concerned about family safety/health. Still, with…
Descriptors: Geographic Location, Gender Differences, Children, Attitude Measures
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Dale, Ann; Newman, Lenore – Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 2006
Online dialogues can meaningfully engage a diverse audience and provide a method to both educate and interest the public in complex environmental and social issues. This article discusses a series of e-dialogues conducted for the Nuclear Waste Management Organization of Canada in which the public engaged in discussions concerning the risk and…
Descriptors: Wastes, Nuclear Energy, Foreign Countries, Synchronous Communication
McCarthy, I. E. – South Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1975
Cites many hazards pertaining to nuclear-fueled energy and outlines many alternatives to this type of energy, such as the development of solar energy and existing coal reserves, and the worldwide reduction in energy consumption. (MLH)
Descriptors: Energy, Energy Conservation, Fuels, Natural Resources
Department of Energy, Washington, DC. Nuclear Energy Office. – 1987
There has been increased public interest in the potential effects of nuclear powerplant accidents since the Soviet reactor accident at Chernobyl. People have begun to look for more information about the amount of radioactivity that might be released into the environment as a result of such an accident. When this issue is discussed by people…
Descriptors: Hazardous Materials, Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Power Plants, Nuclear Technology
Hollander, Jack, Ed. – 1982
A symposium was organized to reexamine the realities of vertical proliferation between the United States and the Soviet Union and to place into perspective the horizontal proliferation of nuclear weapons throughout the world, including the possible role of commercial nuclear power in facilitating proliferation. The four invited symposium…
Descriptors: Disarmament, International Relations, Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Technology
Stevenson, Wayne – 1984
This report provides projections of the employment of scientists, engineers, technicians, and other occupations for the civilian nuclear industry through the year 2000. Low, medium, and high projections are provided. In all cases, a substantial number of job openings are anticipated to fill needs created by employment growth, retirement, death,…
Descriptors: Employment, Employment Projections, Engineering Education, Engineers
Center for Occupational Research and Development, Inc., Waco, TX. – 1980
This program planning guide for a two-year postsecondary radiation protection technician program is designed for use with courses 17-22 of thirty-five included in the Nuclear Technology Series. The purpose of the guide is to describe the nuclear power field and its job categories for specialists, technicians, and operators; and to assist planners,…
Descriptors: Learning Modules, Nuclear Energy, Postsecondary Education, Program Development
Center for Occupational Research and Development, Inc., Waco, TX. – 1980
This technical specialty course is one of thirty-five courses designed for use by two-year postsecondary institutions in five nuclear technician curriculum areas: (1) radiation protection technician, (2) nuclear instrumentation and control technician, (3) nuclear materials processing technician, (4) nuclear quality-assurance/quality-control…
Descriptors: Administration, Learning Activities, Learning Modules, Nuclear Energy
Center for Occupational Research and Development, Inc., Waco, TX. – 1980
This technical specialty course is one of thirty-five courses designed for use by two-year postsecondary institutions in five nuclear technician curriculum areas: (1) radiation protection technician, (2) nuclear instrumentation and control technician, (3) nuclear materials processing technician, (4) nuclear quality-assurance/quality-control…
Descriptors: Electricity, Learning Activities, Learning Modules, Nuclear Energy
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