to the most frequently asked questions on radiation, radiationeffects, radiation in the environment and the medical examinations, in English and Marshallese, along with pictures depicting the topic or activity being addressed (Figure 2). A similar booklet entitled "Radiological Conditions at Enewetak Atoll and Protection of Future Residents" (USERDA75}, was produced in March 1975 by ERDA. This booklet also presented information on radiation in the environment in English and Marshallese, with appropriate illustrations in color (Figure 3). Though these methods were well received, the Marshallese felt, as indicated in the village meetings, that we had over-simplified the information which seemed to indicate to them that we had treated them as child-like individuals, incapable of understanding what we were saying unless we reduced the technical explanations to a minimum. Furthermore, these booklets appeared to the Marshallese as "impersonal", since their information gathering has traditionally been through “the spoken word" in an atmosphere of face-to-face meetings, such as the village meetings and group conversations. It was suggested by the Marshallese that the most effective way of informing them would be for a knowledgeable scientist to live with them on their island and talk to them about radiation. By doing so, this scientist, in our opinion, would be able to: a.” partake in their activities, especially in eating their food, thereby proving to them through example that their food is safe to eat, b. take part in discussions and answer questions on the spot, and thereby develop an atmosphere of trust, c. develop and present an educational program on radiation in Marshallese, including what radiation is, what radiation can do, and finally, how it might affect them as they continue to live on an island which has residual radioactivity. This preliminary "in residence" education program was basically