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Bananas, Superheroes and Radiation with Dr. Jessica Fagerstrom

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October 10, 2024

1:00 pm to 1:45 pm EST

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Bananas, Superheroes and Radiation with Dr. Jessica Fagerstrom

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Bananas, Superheroes and Radiation with Dr. Jessica Fagerstrom

What is radiation and why does it matter in every day life? It turns out that ionizing radiation, the kind of radiation that can do damage to DNA, can have some pretty big effects on our health. That’s why radiation can be a powerful tool when it comes to treating cancer. Join Dr. Jessica Fagerstrom and learn about her role as a medical physicist and how she uses her knowledge of radiation to help make people better every day! Part of our If/Then and Frontiers for Young Minds special series.

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October 10, 2024

1:00 pm to 1:45 pm EST

Grade Level: 4-8

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