Idaho Falls - Local/Virtual events

Thursday, Oct. 17 Virtual presentation: Nuclear 101 11 a.m.-noon INL tour ambassador Shelly Norman gives an overview of nuclear fission and how nuclear reactors work. Friday, Oct. 18 Virtual presentation: The 52 Reactors of INL history 11 a.m.-noon INL's resident history expert Joe Campbell walks us through INL's history of building and demonstrating 52 reactors in the Idaho desert, paving the way for the modern nuclear industry. Tuesday, Oct. 22 K-12/STEM Nuclear Science Show 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Museum of Idaho Radiochemist Cathy Riddle delivers a fun-filled show demonstrating scientific principles for K-12 students. Cathy is joined by a group of local businesses bringing a variety of activities that are fun for all ages.