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Dessel's Tabloo Wins European Nuclear Science Award, Prize Money to Fund Girls in Science

From VRT NWS · () Dutch

Translated from Dutch, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Belevingscentrum Tabloo in Dessel has won the European Nuclear Science Communication Award for its work on radioactivity and radioactive waste.
  • The center makes complex nuclear topics accessible to a broad audience through interactive exhibits.
  • Tabloo will donate its prize money to the Girls Leading in Science project, aiming to encourage young people, especially girls, to pursue careers in science and technology.

Belevingscentrum Tabloo in Dessel has received the European Nuclear Science Communication Award, recognizing its efforts to educate the public about radioactivity and radioactive waste. The center, which offers interactive exhibits on these complex nuclear themes, was lauded for making them clear and relevant to a wide audience.

The expo starts at the Big Bang: the moment when radioactivity arose as a natural phenomenon. It continues to the contemporary management of radioactive waste and future plans for it.

— Sigrid EeckhoutSigrid Eeckhout of Tabloo described the scope of the center's interactive exhibition.

The award was determined through a combination of jury evaluation and public voting. Tabloo's exhibition traces the origin of radioactivity from the Big Bang to the contemporary management and future plans for radioactive waste. Sigrid Eeckhout of Tabloo emphasized that radioactive waste is a societal issue, not just a technical one, as it affects future generations.

Tabloo's location near the future storage site for short-lived radioactive waste underscores the center's relevance. The center collaborates closely with the local communities of Dessel and Mol to address public concerns and engage visitors through guided tours, audio guides, and children's activities.

This is therefore not just a technical story, but also a societal story. We must repeatedly find a place to give this waste a final destination. We can only do that by working together with the local community.

— Sigrid EeckhoutEeckhout highlighted the societal implications of radioactive waste management.

In addition to the award, Tabloo will donate the prize money to BeWise's Girls Leading in Science project. This initiative aims to inspire young people, particularly girls, to explore educational paths and career opportunities in science and technology, reflecting Tabloo's commitment to fostering future scientific engagement.

Radioactive waste is actually the legacy that we pass on to the next generations, so it must be continuously well cared for. With this project, we want to motivate young people to explore jobs and study fields in science and technology.

— Sigrid EeckhoutEeckhout explained the motivation behind supporting the Girls Leading in Science project.
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Originally published by VRT NWS in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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