October 20-24, 2025
Oak Ridge, TN

Welcome to the birth place of Atomic Innovation

and the epicenter of the nuclear renaissance.

Workforce Development

Preparing industry today

Education: K-12 & Secondary

Education and awareness begins now

History like no other

and a productive tomorrow

Atomic Expo

Tomorrows cutting edge technology today!

Oak Ridge, TN is the birthplace of Atomic Innovation. Recognizing eighty years of forward thinking and technological advancement and moving into the future.  Get registered today.Oak Ridge, TN is the birthplace of Atomic Innovation. Recognizing eighty years of forward thinking and technological advancement and moving into the future.  Get registered today.

In Oak Ridge, TN from October 20-24, 2025 we will bring together civic, private and corporate partners for a week of educational opportunities, workforce and professional development sessions, tours of historic and modern sites at Department of Energy facilities and a number of community activities culminating in an all-ages, family-friendly exposition highlighting the latest developments in nuclear technology! 

The Programs

Discussing the BIG ideas in the emerging atomic landscape

monday, oct 20, 2025

By Invitation Welcome Reception
Monday at a glance

tuesday, oct 21, 2025

Workforce Development
Hosted by the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce at Roane State Community College
Tuesday at a glance

wednesday, oct 22, 2024

Education: K-12 & Secondary
Hosted by ORAU, Oak Ridge Schools & AMSE at the Oak Ridge Conference Center
Wednesday at a glance

thursday, oct 23, 2025

Oak Ridge: The Beginning
Thursday at a glance

friday, oct 24, 2025

Atomic Expo: Tomorrow’s Atomic Future Hosted by the East Tennessee Economic Council at AMSE
Friday at a glance

How this Nuclear Science Week
is different

We are addressing the key factors in continuing atomic innovation: Workforce Development, Comprehensive Education, Understanding the past, and pointing a direction forward.

There are some special opportunities planned for our NSW guests.

Special facility tours, multi-day museum access and discounts throughout the city for guests that are interested in diving deep into the atomic landscape.

Plan your visit!

Lodging, Dining and more.

Working with our partners at ExploreOakRidge.com and the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce there is a lot to do in the area. We encourage you to explore the region and to learn more about our partners.