TEACHING ABOUT NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL AN IMPORTANT SUBJECT

Penn State University has a long and continuous history of nuclear science and technology. From its development of the first and oldest research reactor in the United States to its nationally ranked nuclear engineering program, Penn State continues to support and encourage nuclear science and technology development through research and resident, continuing, distance and outreach education. This paper will cover the development, scope, and sequence of these programs. It will also discuss why waste management and disposal are important issues to the future of our society.