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NA-YGN ANNOUNCEMENTS |
Volume 6 | Issue 11 |
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Interested in Getting More involved in NA-YGN? Now is your chance to express an interest in running for a position on the Core. Nominations are due by end of January! Election proceedings will start in February. The positions
opening will be Vice President, Communications Chair, U.S. Affairs Chair and Public Information Chair. Contact Amy for more more details at
buu@na-ygn.org. |
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Know a NA-YGN Superstar? You can become an award nominator! The four awards will be presented at the annual NA-YGN workshop in May. Deadline of
February 13 for submissions! Excellence Award http://www.quia.com/sv/248824.html
This award is given to individuals or groups who have put in significant effort during 2008 to accomplish NA-YGN’s mission. Future Award http://www.quia.com/sv/248821.html
NA-YGN wants to recognize the efforts of an individual, or a group that best exemplifies the mission of NA-YGN to prepare and plan for the future of the young generation in the field of nuclear science and technology in an innovative or
unique way. Chapter Achievement Award http://www.quia.com/sv/248838.html To recognize the efforts of local NA-YGN chapters for services related to the growth of members through social, community service, and professional growth activities.
Founders Award http://www.quia.com/sv/248823.html
This is the highest award given by NA-YGN to an individual. It is presented to a member of NA-YGN who exemplifies the efforts of the organization’s Founders. Direct questions to awards@na-ygn.org |
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Hot Off the Press!
GoNuke:
http://www.na-ygn.org/gonuke2/currentissue/currentissue.pdf Conserving Tomorrow:
http://www.na-ygn.org/publicinfo/leftdocs/Conserving%20Tomorrow%20Winter%2008.pdf TWO NEW NA-YGN CHAPTERS! Please join us in welcoming our two newest chapters at Fluor Nuclear and Waterford-3. |
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2009 Professional Development Workshop! Title: "Investing in Our Future with Nuclear" Description: The focus of the conference will be understanding the true costs of nuclear projects and how these costs factor into decision making. Timeline: May 16-18, 2009 Location: Washington DC Registration on the NEI website will open soon! Questions? Contact Tracy Bishop,
bishop@na-ygn.org, or Jennifer Bowie,
pd@na-ygn.org. |
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2009 Young Professionals Congress Also needed for the conference are a
Marketing Chair, Special Events Chair, Web Developer and Webmaster, and YPC Poster Session Lead. Please contact Amy for more information
buu@na-ygn.org. Don’t forget to obtain travel approvals for: 2009 NA-YGN Professionald Development Conference May 17-19 in Washington DC
2009 Young Professionals Embedded Topical at the 2009 ANS Winter Meeting November 15-19, 2009 in Washington DC!
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Regional Career Fairs Each NA-YGN region has selected a university and a timeframe for their career fair. The following Career Fairs and Information Sessions
are currently planned: January 2009: The Northeast region - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute February 2009: The Carolinas region - South Carolina State University, Feb. 4th
& 5th The Mid-Atlantic Region – University of Maryland, College Park, Feb 11th.
For information and to sign up for an event in a specific region, please contact Elizabeth at
Elizabeth.Haupin@exeloncorp.com |
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PLAN AHEAD FOR CNS! The annual Canadian Nuclear Society Conference is taking place in Calgary Alberta 31 May to 3 June 2009 with the theme "New Nuclear Frontiers". The deadline for submission of full papers is February 1, 2009. |
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NA-YGN represents the interest of young nuclear professionals within the industry at industry gatherings and international conferences. |
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