The NSSC Scintillator Summer School is a program focusing on scintillation radiation detectors and hosted by the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT); Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL); the University of California, Berkeley (UCB); and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK). Participants will travel to ORNL/UTK to learn from subject matter experts on the fundamentals of scintillation (both organic and inorganic materials), hear about cutting-edge applications, make their own scintillators, and perform characterization measurements. In addition to the technical content, students will network with ORNL staff, tour some of the world-class ORNL facilities, and learn about available career opportunities.
Program Dates: August 17 – 21, 2026
Eligibility: Open to US citizen undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars from all NA-22 DNN R&D consortia (NSSC, TECH, CNF, ETI 2.0)
Location: University of Tennessee, Knoxville and Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Don’t Miss Out! There is a limited number of participant slots available for this unique opportunity so apply now! For full consideration, make sure to submit your application prior to the June 15th deadline.
→ For additional questions on eligibility or other program matters, contact Carlyn Chinen
Please note that US citizenship is required.