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The CNTA Up & Atom Breakfast will be held at Newberry Hall in Aiken, featuring speakers from the Savannah River Site’s summer internship program. The event will also honor the 2025 High School Essay Contest winners and Educator Grant Awardees. Seats are available for $20, with reservations required. The breakfast serves as a networking opportunity for interns and highlights the commitment to nuclear education and community service.

Aiken, South Carolina — The CNTA Up & Atom Breakfast is set to take place at 7:30 a.m. on July 23, 2025, at Newberry Hall, located at 117 Newberry St. S.W. This event promises to be an engaging occasion, featuring speakers from the summer internship program at the Savannah River Site (SRS). The cost to attend is $20 per person, and reservations are required for all attendees.

Among the speakers will be three interns, each representing one of the organizations associated with the Savannah River Site: Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL), and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS). The interns, who commenced their journey on June 10, 2025, were introduced to the program at an executive meet-and-greet, marking the beginning of their hands-on experience in the nuclear field.

This year’s cohort includes interns who have relocated from various parts of the country to participate in the program, gaining valuable industry experience. In addition to the featured speakers, dozens of other interns will also be attending the breakfast, creating opportunities for networking and collaboration among the industry’s future professionals.

During the breakfast, the CNTA (Council for a Nuclear America) will also honor the winners of the 2025 High School Essay Contest and the 2025 Educator Grant Awardees. The essay contest invited local high school students to write about the applications of nuclear technology in areas like medicine, energy, or national defense. Winners will receive recognition for their insightful contributions, offering a glimpse into the innovative ideas of young minds in the atomic field.

Meanwhile, the educator grant recipients are local teachers who submitted proposals focused on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. These initiatives aim to enhance the educational resources available to students through innovative projects, thereby fostering a future generation well-versed in scientific and technological advancements.

Information regarding the contest winners and details about the educator grants can be found on the CNTA’s official website, cntaware.org. Reservations for the Up & Atom Breakfast can be made by emailing [email protected] or by confirming payment online at the same website.

For those seeking further information, CNTA is reachable at 803-649-3456 or via email at [email protected]. This charitable educational organization is dedicated to providing accurate information about nuclear topics, contributing to public understanding and awareness.

The internship at SRS has already been transformative for some students. Gunner Harris, an intern with SRMC, successfully transitioned from his internship into a full-time position, reflecting on the journey and impact he experienced during his time as an intern. He emphasizes the importance of curiosity and encourages his peers to ask questions and actively engage in their learning processes.

Fellow intern David Igwe participated in a community service project, joining forces with colleagues to collect over 40 bags of trash during a Clean Up Aiken initiative on June 13. This involvement underscores SRMC’s commitment to community service, showcasing their culture of giving back to both the community and the environment.

As the Up & Atom Breakfast approaches, the anticipation builds for a gathering that not only celebrates the achievements of interns but also honors the pursuit of knowledge and community engagement in the field of nuclear science.

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• Post and Courier: CNTA Breakfast Program
• Wikipedia: Savannah River Site
• Augusta Press: Aiken Native Transforms Internship
• Google Search: Internship
• WFXG: Augusta University Launches Internship
• Google Scholar: Internship Programs
• Post and Courier: SRMC Summer Interns Volunteer
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Internship
• MSN: SRNS Welcomes 100 Student Interns
• Google News: Internship

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