Nuclear Testing - Part 1 Historical Discussion. Tuesday, March 9, 2021 12-1pm EST

 

HDIAC Webinar Historical Discussion of the Trinity Nuclear Weapons Test: A Two-Part Series   Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 9 & Wednesday, March 10, 1200 - 1300 EST Join HDIAC tomorrow, Tuesday, March 9 & Wednesday, March 10, 1200 - 1300 EST for a two-part webinar series titled “Historical Discussion of the Trinity Nuclear Weapons Test.” Please register in advance for the webinar at: https://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=E052DE83804E3B The Trinity test of July 16, 1945 was arguably history’s greatest scientific experiment. It represented not only the capstone of the Manhattan Project, but the culmination of decades of discovery in physics, chemistry, metallurgy, and other scientific fields. The technology tested at Trinity would later be used to help bring history’s deadliest conflict, World War II, to an abrupt and victorious conclusion. In this two-part series, Mr. Carr follows up on his 18 February webinar “Introduction to U.S. Nuclear Testing: 1945 - 1992” by discussing the scientific discovery and technological innovation that are part of Trinity’s legacy. Presenter: Mr. Alan B. Carr started his career at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in 2003 after completing his graduate work at Texas Tech University. As an historian, he has appraised thousands of sets of records held by Laboratory organizations for historical value. Over the years, Alan has produced several publications pertaining to the Manhattan Project, nuclear weapons testing, and the Laboratory’s development during the Cold War years. He has lectured for numerous professional organizations and has been featured as a guest on many local, national, and international radio and television programs. He currently serves as a Program Manager and the Senior Historian for the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Alternative Live Streams: Facebook: https://r.hdiac.org/facebook Twitter: https://r.hdiac.org/twitter YouTube: https://r.hdiac.org/youtube For Webinar Assistance: https://support.hdiac.org/ Learn More In Case You Missed It HDIAC Webinar Recording and Slides Now Available Introduction to U.S. Nuclear Testing: 1945 - 1992   Presenter: Mr. Alan B. Carr started his career at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in 2003 after completing his graduate work at Texas Tech University. As an historian, he has appraised thousands of sets of records held by Laboratory organizations for historical value. Over the years, Alan has produced several publications pertaining to the Manhattan Project, nuclear weapons testing, and the Laboratory's development during the Cold War years. He has lectured for numerous professional organizations and has been featured as a guest on many local, national, and international radio and television programs. He currently serves as a Program Manager and the Senior Historian for the Los Alamos National Laboratory. View the Recording and Slides