The Philippine Nuclear Research Institute-Department of Science and Technology (PNRI-DOST) will open its nuclear research facilities to the public during the 41st Atomic Energy Week (AEW) celebration on December 9-13, 2013 at the PNRI compound along Commonwealth Avenue in Diliman, Quezon City.
This year’s AEW celebration will focus on theme, “Nuclear Science, Safety and Security: Road to Smarter Philippines".
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 in food and agriculture, industry, medicine and the environment.
The activities slated for the week-long celebration include the AEW opening ceremonies on December 9; technical sessions on December 10 and 11; the semi-final and final rounds of the Philippine Nuclear Science Quiz (PNSQ) for high school students on December 12; free guided tours to a number of PNRI laboratories and facilities and viewing of exhibits and film showing on December 10 to 13, at the PNRI compound in Diliman, Quezon City.
For students, teachers, other professionals and members of the public who would like to avail of the guided tours, please contact the following: Ms. Teresita De Jesus at 929-6011 to 19 local 227 or Ms. Joan Tugo at 920-8787
