Agenda at a Glance

20 - October - Morning
  • NAYGN Book Reading Elementary School Visit
    TBD
    Join our North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAGYN) to read books to local elementary students, schools are still being determined. More information to follow.
  • Brunswick Energy Education Center Tour and Q&A
    Brunswick Energy and Education Center
    Tour the Brunswick Energy and Education Center (BEEC) with Duke Energy volunteers to learn more about nuclear energy and its role it plays in our community.
21 - October - Morning
  • GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Fuel Manufacturing Tour
    GE Vernova Hitachi Site
    Ever wondered what's happening at the GE Vernova Hitachi site in Wilmington, NC? Come learn about how nuclear fuel is manufactured and what it means for our community (18+ only, no competitors).
  • Student Tour and Hands on Activities
    Brunswick Energy and Education Center
    Tour the Brunswick Energy and Education Center (BEEC) with Duke Energy volunteers to learn more about nuclear energy and its role it plays in our community.
21 - October - Afternoon
  • Battleship North Carolina Tour
    Battleship North Carolina
    Tour the Battleship North Carolina in downtown Wilmington. Learn all about the history of this World War II battleship.
22 - October - Afternoon
  • NAYGN Middle School Visits
    TBD
    Join our North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAGYN) to educate local middle school students on nuclear energy, science, and technology, schools are still being determined. More information to follow.
22 - October - 6:45 PM
  • Trivia Night at Hiwire Brewing
    Hell's Kitchen
    Join our local American Nuclear Society for trivia at Hell's Kitchen in downtown Wilmington.
23 - October - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Nuclear Industry Expo
    UNCW Education Atrium
    Come out and explore companies from all over North Carolina and the United States and learn about their impact on the nuclear industry.
23 - October - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Panel - Nuclear Power Generation: The Big Picture
    Brunswick Energy and Education Center
    This session discusses nuclear energy’s contributions to powering America, electric grid reliability, economy, and role in protecting the environment. All three panels will be broadcast to the other panel locations.
23 - October - 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Panel - The Future of Nuclear: Breakthrough in Energy, Medicine, Space, and Other Future Uses
    Cape Fear Museum
    Near- and long-term developments in nuclear science relative to healthcare, to give audience members a perspective on work that goes on in the nuclear industry and its applications. All three panels will be broadcast to the other panel locations.
23 - October - 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Panel - Busting Nuclear Myths: Uncovering the Truth about Safety and Innovation
    Brunswick Energy and Education Center
    An opportunity to examine common misconceptions around nuclear and safety and why such myths are not true. All three panels will be broadcast to the other panel locations.
23 - October - Afternoon
  • NAYGN High School Visits
    TBD
    Join our North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAGYN) to educate local high schools school students on nuclear energy, science, and technology, schools are still being determined. More information to follow.
24 - October - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Nuclear Industry Expo
    UNCW Education Atrium
    Come out and explore companies from all over North Carolina and the United States and learn about their impact on the nuclear industry.
24 - October - 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Family Nuclear STEM Fair
    UNCW Education Atrium
    Learn about nuclear energy, science, and technology through interactive activites at the GE Vernova Hitachi booth of the Nuclear Industry Expo
24 - October - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Nuclear Scouts Badges
    UNCW Education Atrium
    Earn your Scouts or Girls Scouts Badge in Nuclear Science! Register to volunteer and reach out to Liz Bramer (wilmington@local.ans.org) for more information.