OCRWM
Director Ward Sproat speaks at the
Pahrump Yucca Mountain Information Center,
where teachers and students are always welcome. |
A key component of the Yucca Mountain Project's
mission is to keep the public informed about the
Project's activities and progress.
The Project's educational materials also promote
the Department of Energy's goals of ensuring a
future work force well educated in science and
mathematics.
For more information on Yucca Mountain Project
educational materials, please call our toll-free
number: (800) 225-6972.
The Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management
has developed a curriculum geared to middle and
high school teachers to enhance their teaching of
the sciences, and also to increase awareness of
the issues surrounding waste management and nuclear
power. This four volume curriculum includes lesson
plans that cover nuclear waste, radiation, national
policy, and the repository system. This curriculum
is available online here:
OCRWM
Curriculum Guide: "Science, Society, and America's
Nuclear Waste"
Other programs that representatives from the Yucca
Mountain Project are involved in:
The JASON Project
JASON uses state-of-the art technology so students
around the world can experience the excitement of
scientific discovery as it happens. Students are
transported live with the help of satellites, two-way
audio, and other interactive technologies to exciting
lands. The JASON Project in Las Vegas is made possible
through a partnership among governmental agencies,
private industry, and the Clark County School District.
The Yucca Mountain Project provides support staff
for the two-week broadcast.
Science Bowl
In 1991, the Department of Energy created the National Science Bowl for High School Students to encourage young students to pursue careers in mathematics and science through an academic competition. Each year, the winning team from each regional competition travels to Chevy Chase, Maryland to compete in the National Science Bowl for High School Students.
In 2002, the National Science Bowl for Middle School Students was created under the same premise as the high school competition. In addition to an academic competition, middle school students participate in the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Model Car Challenge. Regional winners compete at the national championship in Golden, Colorado.
The Yucca Mountain Project provides both financial and staffing support at regional events for the National Science Bowl.
National Engineer's Week Future Cities Competition
A national competition that encourages middle school
students to develop cities of the future. This program
has been in the Las Vegas area for four years. The
students partner with professional engineers and
the computer program SIMCITY. Students must utilize
engineering concepts to address their cities' specific
needs. The Yucca Mountain Project provides weekly
mentors, program staff support, and financial support.
Last reviewed: 04/08 |
