HPS Science Teacher Workshop
Workshop Announcement
- Date: 23 July 2023
- Time: 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Eastern
- Where: Gaylord National Harbor, MD
- Delivery Method: Virtual and In Person
- Registration Deadline: 10 June 2023
Science teachers can complete the registration form and submit it to the Science Support Committee.
The Science Support Committee (SSC) of the Health Physics Society offers a workshop specifically for middle and high school teachers wanting to learn—and share—information about ionizing radiation and radiation protection with their students. The workshop covers the following topics:
- Fundamentals of Radiation
- Exposure to Radiation in Modern Life
- Hands-On Experiments With Provided Detector Kit
- Cellular Biology and Radiation Effects
- Radioactive Waste Management
- Health Physics as a Career
The workshop is a four-hour overview of the entire course, which includes provided PowerPoint slides, lesson plans, and a radiation detector kit. There is no registration fee for the workshop. If you would like more information, please request here.