FRIB hosts and participates in several programs for high school students who are potentially interested in pursuing undergraduate studies in nuclear science.

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Physics of Atomic Nuclei (PAN) is a free week-long program for U.S. high school students, exploring atomic nuclei's fundamentals and their connections to astrophysics and cosmology, inspiring future scientists.

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Physicists Inspiring the Next Generation (PING): Exploring the Nuclear Matter(link is external) is a two-week nuclear physics program at FRIB, pairing pre-college students with undergraduate mentors.

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Distinguished Trailblazers in the Sciences

MSU and FRIB host an annual competition for pre-college students highlighting scientists and engineers who have made a meaningful impact to nuclear science, accelerator science, and accelerator engineering and deserve recognition.

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Students can meet one or more researchers to discuss the life of a scientist and see them in action.

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This seven-week research experience pairs high school students with research groups across the MSU campus.

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