Oak Ridge named host city for Nuclear Science week; activities for all

The American Museum of Science and Energy (AMSE) will host Nuclear Science Week in Oak Ridge, Oct. 20–24, celebrating the region’s legacy and leadership in nuclear science. The week will feature events that bring together students, educators, industry experts, civic leaders, and private and corporate partners.

Oak Ridge was selected as the host city for Nuclear Science Week 2025, described in news releases as a national, week-long celebration of nuclear science, highlighting its contributions to energy, medicine, national security, and technology. Hosting NSW in Oak Ridge emphasizes the city’s longstanding role in nuclear innovation – a legacy that began with the Manhattan Project and continues today.

“We are honored that Oak Ridge has been chosen as the national site for Nuclear Science Week this year,” AMSE Executive Director Alan Lowe said in a news release. This week brings together educators, industry leaders, students, and community members. It’s an exciting opportunity to build on the atomic history, showcase the region’s role in nuclear innovation, and to inspire the next generation of leaders in science and technology.”…

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