Dr. Shelly Lesher, Professor and Chair of Physics at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, will present What's Science Got to do With It? The Intersection of Nuclear Science & Society.
Abstract
Born in war, nuclear science was first revealed to the world in horror. The Cold War, power plant disasters, and current political tensions continue to play into people’s fears of everything nuclear. Overcoming this perspective often feels like an almost insurmountable task. This talk will focus on examining the impact of nuclear weapons, energy, and policy in society. This public scholarship endeavor includes everything from the benefits of nuclear science in medicine and culture to the impact it has had on artists & musicians, human rights, and the economy among more well known events such as the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Disaster.
Event Details
February 9th, 2022 at 4:00 PM
Held via Zoom (individuals must be logged into Zoom to be able to join the event)
Everyone Welcome!
