On 9-11 August 2022, the third Fermion Summer School of Modern and Future Space Technology will take place in Lammasmäe Holiday Resort in Lääne-Viru County. See fermi.ee/summerschool
Nuclear energy is clean, economical and powerful, but it comes with risks. As the world moves away from fossil fuels, it has no choice but to learn about these risks to ensure that electricity can be generated when the wind doesn't blow and the sun doesn't shine.
The Fermion Summer School aims to give participants a basic understanding of nuclear energy and show what the future of this scientific and economic sector will look like in the next 2-20 years. With this knowledge, myths can be successfully busted and a better understanding of one of the most complex and controversial topics in Estonia and the world can be gained.
Fermion's summer school is aimed primarily at high school students and recent graduates. The chosen field of study or interest does not necessarily have to be related to nuclear energy, but an interest in energy, climate change or physics is certainly an advantage. Nuclear energy is linked to a wide range of disciplines - geology, environmental protection, economics, psychology, communication, international relations, security, etc. - but it is not always a good subject to have a specific interest in. With this in mind, we have also designed a collection of presentations, games and practical exercises so that everyone can get involved, regardless of whether nuclear energy seems scary or exciting. A summer school participant will gain a knowledge of nuclear energy that no physics textbook or online course can offer.