Entergy Celebrates Nuclear Science Week with Community Outreach and STEM Education
Nuclear Science Week is a globally recognized, week-long event that shines a spotlight on the many facets of nuclear science, engaging audiences at local, regional, and international levels.
Each year, during the third week of October, Entergy’s nuclear team amplifies its community outreach by organizing a variety of events, activities, and tours across its operating locations.
Nuclear Headquarters
The celebration began at Entergy’s Nuclear Headquarters, where the Women in Nuclear (WIN) chapter welcomed more than 40 Girl Scouts and their parents. The event helped the Scouts earn their nuclear patch through an interactive learning experience.
The day started with a presentation introducing nuclear science, atomic structure, and the process of nuclear power generation. The Scouts then rotated through seven hands-on learning stations covering topics like radiation, half-life experiments, and the role of women in science.
Company leaders opened the session with remarks highlighting the importance of clean, carbon-free energy and encouraging the young participants to explore STEM fields.
Midweek, the WIN chapter continued its outreach at Callaway High School, where nearly 200 seniors learned about nuclear energy and career opportunities at Entergy. Chief Nuclear Officer John Dinelli encouraged students to consider nuclear careers available locally. Volunteers shared personal career stories and offered guidance on professional communication, elevator pitches, and life skills to help prepare students for future success.
The WIN team also visited their partner school, North Jackson Elementary, where they introduced nearly 100 fourth and fifth graders to nuclear energy through a fun “candy reactors” activity that demonstrated how safety systems and redundancies work inside a nuclear power plant.
Arkansas Nuclear One
On Tuesday, Arkansas Nuclear One (ANO) team members visited Lamar High School to talk with students and teachers about how nuclear energy delivers clean, reliable, and carbon-free power to communities.
The following day, they met with more than 300 students at Pottsville High School to discuss how nuclear power is generated, the plant’s history, and the career pathways available in the nuclear field.
On Friday, ANO’s team visited Hector High School to meet with career-focused classes, sharing insights into job opportunities within the nuclear industry after graduation.
Grand Gulf Nuclear Station
During Nuclear Science Week, employees from Grand Gulf’s WIN and North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN) chapters hosted more than 300 students from six local middle and high schools for a three-day series of tours and activities.
Students explored various aspects of plant operations, including craft trades, radiation protection, security, chemistry, and electricity generation. They experienced what a typical day looks like for professionals in roles such as security officers, chemistry technicians, and radiation protection specialists—all committed to maintaining safety and reliability.
River Bend Station
River Bend Station began the week by partnering with the Episcopal School of Baton Rouge, where fourth graders built candy reactors while high school engineering students learned about potential careers in nuclear science.
The next day, River Bend hosted representatives from several organizations—including the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy, and the American Chemical Society—to discuss the advantages of nuclear energy.
On Wednesday, the team visited Zachary High School’s robotics class to make a donation to the robotics program and explain how drones are used across Entergy’s nuclear fleet.
Waterford 3 Steam Electric Station
At Waterford 3, the WIN chapter teamed up with the St. Charles Parish Library to host a family-friendly STEM fair. Visitors of all ages explored activities in radiation protection, virtual reality, robotics, and reactor engineering—encouraging curiosity and innovation in science and technology.
Additionally, WIN volunteers celebrated Nuclear Science Week at Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies, where over 120 students built candy reactors and tried on nuclear worker gear for a hands-on learning experience.
Inspiring Future Nuclear Leaders
Through partnerships like these, Entergy’s nuclear teams continue to educate, inspire, and build awareness about the importance, safety, and promise of clean, reliable nuclear energy—helping to shape the next generation of nuclear professionals.
Click here to know more.
Each year, during the third week of October, Entergy’s nuclear team amplifies its community outreach by organizing a variety of events, activities, and tours across its operating locations.
Nuclear Headquarters
The celebration began at Entergy’s Nuclear Headquarters, where the Women in Nuclear (WIN) chapter welcomed more than 40 Girl Scouts and their parents. The event helped the Scouts earn their nuclear patch through an interactive learning experience.
The day started with a presentation introducing nuclear science, atomic structure, and the process of nuclear power generation. The Scouts then rotated through seven hands-on learning stations covering topics like radiation, half-life experiments, and the role of women in science.
Company leaders opened the session with remarks highlighting the importance of clean, carbon-free energy and encouraging the young participants to explore STEM fields.
Midweek, the WIN chapter continued its outreach at Callaway High School, where nearly 200 seniors learned about nuclear energy and career opportunities at Entergy. Chief Nuclear Officer John Dinelli encouraged students to consider nuclear careers available locally. Volunteers shared personal career stories and offered guidance on professional communication, elevator pitches, and life skills to help prepare students for future success.
The WIN team also visited their partner school, North Jackson Elementary, where they introduced nearly 100 fourth and fifth graders to nuclear energy through a fun “candy reactors” activity that demonstrated how safety systems and redundancies work inside a nuclear power plant.
Arkansas Nuclear One
On Tuesday, Arkansas Nuclear One (ANO) team members visited Lamar High School to talk with students and teachers about how nuclear energy delivers clean, reliable, and carbon-free power to communities.
The following day, they met with more than 300 students at Pottsville High School to discuss how nuclear power is generated, the plant’s history, and the career pathways available in the nuclear field.
On Friday, ANO’s team visited Hector High School to meet with career-focused classes, sharing insights into job opportunities within the nuclear industry after graduation.
Grand Gulf Nuclear Station
During Nuclear Science Week, employees from Grand Gulf’s WIN and North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN) chapters hosted more than 300 students from six local middle and high schools for a three-day series of tours and activities.
Students explored various aspects of plant operations, including craft trades, radiation protection, security, chemistry, and electricity generation. They experienced what a typical day looks like for professionals in roles such as security officers, chemistry technicians, and radiation protection specialists—all committed to maintaining safety and reliability.
River Bend Station
River Bend Station began the week by partnering with the Episcopal School of Baton Rouge, where fourth graders built candy reactors while high school engineering students learned about potential careers in nuclear science.
The next day, River Bend hosted representatives from several organizations—including the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy, and the American Chemical Society—to discuss the advantages of nuclear energy.
On Wednesday, the team visited Zachary High School’s robotics class to make a donation to the robotics program and explain how drones are used across Entergy’s nuclear fleet.
Waterford 3 Steam Electric Station
At Waterford 3, the WIN chapter teamed up with the St. Charles Parish Library to host a family-friendly STEM fair. Visitors of all ages explored activities in radiation protection, virtual reality, robotics, and reactor engineering—encouraging curiosity and innovation in science and technology.
Additionally, WIN volunteers celebrated Nuclear Science Week at Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies, where over 120 students built candy reactors and tried on nuclear worker gear for a hands-on learning experience.
Inspiring Future Nuclear Leaders
Through partnerships like these, Entergy’s nuclear teams continue to educate, inspire, and build awareness about the importance, safety, and promise of clean, reliable nuclear energy—helping to shape the next generation of nuclear professionals.
Click here to know more.
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