Physics of Atomic Nuclei (PAN) Program
A free summer program for high school students to explore nuclear physics and astrophysics through hands-on activities
▌ Editor's read The Physics of Atomic Nuclei (PAN) program, hosted by JINA-CEE at Michigan State University, is a free, week-long residential summer camp for high school students. The program focuses on nuclear physics, offering lectures, hands-on experiments, and tours of facilities like the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL) and the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB). The website indicates that participants stay in university dorms and are supervised by faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or state licensing, which is typical for university-run academic programs. The program is funded by the National Science Foundation, making it free for participants. Google reviews for 'JINA-CEE' or 'Physics of Atomic Nuclei PAN' are not readily available, as it's an academic outreach program rather than a traditional summer camp with public reviews. The program is clearly university-owned and operated, targeting a specific academic interest.
Who thrives here Ages 15–18
Physics of Atomic Nuclei (PAN) Program serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in stem, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 15–18
- Address: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Planning guides
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