From a lecture on nuclear emergency preparation to a comedic deep-sea musical, there's plenty to enjoy in Arlington this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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After Fukushima: Is France Ready for a Severe Nuclear Accident?
First, if public policy is your thing, you may be interested in this free lecture on nuclear emergency response from a former official of the French nuclear regulator ORANO. Learn what French government authorities and nuclear operators have learned from the Fukushima experience and what it means to be prepared for a major nuclear or radiological accident.
When: Thursday, Feb. 28, 12-1:30 p.m.
Where: Virginia Tech Research Center, 900 N. Glebe Road
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Pre-College Symposium
Next, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers invites high-school students and their families to a free symposium on careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. There will be panels in both English and Spanish, hands-on activities, a $100 scholarship raffle and a free lunch.
When: Saturday, March 2, 1-5 p.m.
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington DC - Crystal City, 300 Army Navy Drive
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
The Book of Mermen
Finally, performers from the Philadelphia-based Mask and Wig Club — the nation's oldest all-male collegiate musical comedy troupe — bring this deep-sea musical to the Washington-Liberty High School Theater. Watch as a submarine crew returning from a five-year around-the-world voyage encounter lobsters, sharks, blobfish and more 4,050 feet below sea level.
When: Saturday, March 2, 8-1:30 p.m.
Where: Washington-Liberty High School Theater, 1301 N. Stafford St.
Admission: $15 student; $45 adult
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