Science on Tap: Deadly Blue Flash: A History of Criticality Accidents
Date/Time
5/8/2026
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM MST
Event Type(s)
Community Event
Event Description

Science on Tap is not your ordinary lecture series. Grab a beer from Bombs Away Beer Company and enjoy a relaxed presentation by scientists, researchers, and subject matter experts on various engaging science topics. Join the conversation!

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Location
Setting: In-Person
The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
601 Eubank Blvd SE
Albuquerque, NM 87123

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Contact Person
Lyndsee Cantly
(phone: 5052452137)
Details

What's on Tap this Month?

This talk will examine the history of several deadly nuclear criticality accidents, offering insight into the circumstances that led to these events and the factors that contributed to them. The presentation will also highlight how the lessons learned from these accidents influenced the development of modern nuclear criticality safety, shaping the standards and practices used in the field today.

Event Details

  • Friday, May 08, 2026 | Doors Open at 5:30 pm | Presentation at 6:00 pm
  • Location: National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
  • Admission: $12 per person
  • Requirement: Must be 21+ to attend. An adult must accompany younger guests.

This series is proudly co-sponsored by the University of New Mexico Nuclear Engineering and the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History.

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