Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, and chemically inert radioactive gas. It is formed by the natural radioactive decay of uranium in rock, soil, and water. Naturally existing, low levels of uranium occur widely in Earth's crust. It can be found in all 50 states. Unless you test for it, there is no way of telling how much is present.

National Radon Poster Contest

Would a student that you know enjoy a fun, educational and creative activity? Kansas State University (KSU), in partnership with EPA, are proud to offer the National Radon Poster Contest. Entries for the National Radon Poster Contest will be accepted from March through October of this year. Students ages 9-14 from states and tribal nations across the country and all U.S. territories are encouraged to create posters that raise radon awareness and encourage radon testing in every home. The top three national winners will receive a financial award and their poster will be used in radon awareness efforts. Click here for a pdf file describing the National Contest!

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Students and Parents

Learn more about radon, find contest rules and browse past winners to give you ideas to get started!
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Teachers

Find information to get your classes involved in the contest, such as artwork submission information, and other resources to incorporate the contest into your curriculum.
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State/Local Contest Organizers

Find forms, templates, and information for state radon programs to coordinate their local contests.
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Contest Calendar:
  • This year's contest officially opens on February 1, 2011
  • State-level judging occurs in many states. Click here to see if your state accepts entries, and to find the entry deadline and information for your state. States forward their top three poster entries to Kansas State University for the national contest judging.
  • If your state is not listed on the State Poster Contest Contact list, send poster entries directly to KSU by October 31, 2011
  • Judging for national level entries will occur by November 18, 2011
  • Notification of state winners chosen as part of the national judging will occur by December 10, 2011