The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is excited to announce the 2020 Radon Poster Contest for students.
The U.S. Surgeon General lists radon exposure as the second leading cause of lung cancer. Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that enters homes through cracks in the foundation, becoming part of the air indoors. It’s estimated that 40 percent of homes in Pennsylvania have elevated levels of radon, and conducting a simple radon test is the only way to detect the amount of radon present.
Students ages 9-14 years old as of November 30 are encouraged to combine science and art by creating an educational poster that shows the physical aspects of radon, the harmful effects of indoor radon gas, or the importance of testing for radon in the home.
Please submit the top three radon posters from your school by November 8th. Mail the posters to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) at the address provided in the attached flyer. A panel of DEP staff will select the top three posters across the state and notify the teachers of the winners by email on November 22nd. Winners will receive Amazon gift certificates, and the posters will be used throughout the year in educational outreach. Click here for details and submission instructions.
Please help us spread awareness by educating the children in your care this year! If you have any questions or requests for educational tools and a limited amount of literature, please contact:
Maria J. Coons | Radiation Protection Program Supervisor
Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Radiation Protection | Radon Division
P.O. Box 8469
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8469
Phone: 717.425.5365 l Fax: 717.783.8965