Nuclear Expert to Speak at Hylton

A nuclear detection expert will be the keynote speaker at 's annual conference in March.

The conference will feature Dr. Huban A. Gowadia, deputy director of the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office. According to a press release, Gowadia received a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Pennsylvania State University, and she speaks six different world languages. DNDO is an organization established in April 2005 to equip the U.S. to stop any attempts to use nuclear weapons or bring them into the country.

The March 3 conference will include breakout sessions on international topics, with presenters that include graduates of the CISL program. Hylton’s CISL program hosts the event, which will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

The conference is open to all students, parents, faculty, and members of the community. Registration is $20 for adults ($25 same-day registration), $10 for students ($15 same-day registration), and includes breakfast and an international food court lunch. Preregistration and payment guarantees breakfast and lunch. Preregister by emailing Margaret Holt, CISL program coordinator, at holtmh@pwcs.edu. Connect to complete conference details and the registration form on the Hylton High School Web site. Checks should be made payable to CISL Boosters.

The at Hylton High School offers students the opportunity to follow a comprehensive program of study with a focus on global awareness. The program advances understanding of global issues respective to cultures and languages, information and communication, and political, economic, and environmental systems. recognized the 50th birthday of the Peace Corps.