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Nuclear energy is a very important form of energy. It is released from nuclear reactions (like fission) and used to generate electricity. However, if serious problems occur, then radiation from nuclear reactors can cause much damage. Consider the huge earthquake that hit the East part of Japan on March 11, 2011. Accompanying it was the worst nuclear disaster ever for Japan, the tragic events at the Fukushima nuclear power plants. What could be done to stop the spread of radiation? What processes could be used for recovery and restoration? From the viewpoint of engineering education, engineers must be prepared to address and answer questions such as these.
Students learn about nuclear energy and its safe use through lessons held in SL.
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Kanematsu, H., Barry, D.M. (2016). Lessons About Nuclear Energy and Safety Held in Second Life. In: STEM and ICT Education in Intelligent Environments. Intelligent Systems Reference Library, vol 91. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-19234-5_24
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