Welcome Teachers and Students

Learning about nuclear physics is like embarking on an adventure where you are constantly driven forward by curiosity about what lies ahead. As with all good adventure stories, you can share the excitement without having to know all the details.

For example, we can be thrilled by the adventures of Christopher Columbus or Captain Cook without having to know how to rig their ships or use a sextant. Likewise, you can share the adventures of our science at NSCL — exploring the nucleus of the atom — without having a degree in physics.

NSCL welcomes curious minds of all ages to explore the mysteries of the sub-atomic world. Students come here in groups to see our cyclotrons. They visit in the summer to enjoy exciting science programs, and they come to participate in science competitions that flex the brain.

All you need is to bring is your curiosity and desire to learn. We will stimulate your mind and enrich your understanding of the world, whatever your level of preparation.