Missouri S&T Summer Camp: Nuclear Engineering Camp Recently Updated

If you're interested in nuclear engineering and want to explore the exciting world of nuclear power, this one-week summer program is for you! Whether you're curious about safe and reliable nuclear energy production, using radiation for biomedical research and medical imaging, operating a nuclear reactor, or understanding how nuclear-powered US Navy submarines and aircraft carriers protect US interests, this hands-on camp is the perfect introduction.

Campers will explore topics like nuclear energy, radiation detection and applications, nuclear materials, nuclear security, nuclear waste management, industrial plasmas, and more. Each day combines interactive lectures, small group projects, and exciting hands-on experiments.

Under the guidance of summer camp leaders, you'll learn concepts from radiation detection to reactor physics, gaining exposure to topics and materials that nuclear engineering students typically study. The program is designed to make these complex subjects engaging and accessible, giving you a glimpse into the future of nuclear engineering.

Camp Activities Include:

• Hands-on experiments and computational research using math, physics, and computer skills
  • Natural Radioactivity
  • Nuclear Forensics
  • Reactor Operations
  • Shielding

Camp Tours & Presentations Include:

• Phelps Health Radiology & Oncology Departments
• Missouri S&T's Research & Training Reactor
• Ameren UE's Callaway Nuclear Power Plant
• US Navy Nuclear Operations

Join us this summer for an unforgettable experience that will fuel your passion for nuclear engineering and open doors to a world of innovation and discovery!