Birth of the Atomic Age

Step into the world of 1940s Los Alamos, New Mexico, where the first atomic bomb was secretly developed. Explore the pivotal decisions that led to the bomb’s use and the lasting impact on global nuclear policy during the 80th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Through historical accounts and discussion, uncover what life was like inside the Manhattan Project, the rationale behind its deployment, and how that moment shaped today’s challenges in nuclear proliferation.  This is a Zoom class.