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Global lessons: a comparative analysis of nuclear gamification's impact in American and British students

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The global nuclear skills shortage demands urgent educational investment, particularly for students aged 11-18. To help address this, we have introduced RAD Ratings, an interactive card game designed to improve the teaching of nuclear concepts to students, which includes subjects such as half-lives, types of radiation, and radionuclide applications. RAD Ratings has already been successfully piloted in the United Kingdom and in this paper, we present a comparison in selected American schools for the first time. Snapshot survey results show RAD Ratings improve interest in nuclear science and careers, offering insights into gamification's potential to improve engagement across different geographic locations.

Source: Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry

DOI: 10.1007/s10967-025-10455-x

Authors: Sarah Elizabeth Lu, Shaun Hemming, Jamie Purkis, Stephen P. LaMont

Institutions: Los Alamos National Laboratory, University of Southampton, University of New Mexico

Language: English

Topic: Educational Games and Gamification

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,790