PNRI to Celebrate the 46th Atomic Energy Week
Bringing nuclear and radiation applications closer to the Filipino people, the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) will celebrate the 46th Atomic Energy Week (AEW) from December 10-14, 2018 at the PNRI compound with the theme, “Nuclear Science and Technology for the People: Innovation for Collective Prosperity".
The annual AEW celebration, as mandated under Presidential proclamation No. 1211 in 1973, aims to generate awareness of the Filipino people on the beneficial uses of nuclear science and technology.
Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Energy, will be the keynote speaker for the opening ceremonies on December 10.
The PNRI will hold a Research and Development Conference on the afternoon of December 10 and on December 11, with in-depth presentations by PNRI scientists and researchers on various nuclear and radiation applications in agriculture, food, health and medicine, industry, and the environment.
As a pre-event, senior high school students, college students and young professionals will attend the Fourth Philippine Nuclear Youth Summit to be held on December 4, organized by the Philippine Young Generation in Nuclear (PYGN), an organization of young Filipinos that promotes the practice of nuclear science and technology in the Philippines. Officials and representatives from the International Youth Nuclear Congress will also attend the summit.
Meanwhile, 34 teams of high school students from across the country will compete in the national level of the 2018 Philippine Nuclear Science Quiz (PNSQ) on December 13.
PNRI will also have an open-house showcase of several technical exhibits with free guided tours for all visitors on December 12 to 13 and on the morning of December 14. The exhibits will feature the latest nuclear and radiation technologies, products and services by PNRI.
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