Volume 7, Issue 8: September 11 , 2009
NA-YGN Announcements:
From the President: I could not send out this announcement today without taking a moment to reflect on the tragedies that occurred 8 years ago. On the anniversary of the tragic events of September 11th, my thoughts and prayers go to the victims, their families, and all those who sacrifice to defend freedom throughout the world. We are forever in your debt.
~ Michael Kurzeja
1.
Roddy the Fuel Pellet is
back for
the 11th annual Poster Contest to educate 4th and 5th grade students
about the wonders of nuclear science and technology! We’ve got the basics
to help your presentation to your local schools inspire the best posters from
these students by the deadline of October
30, 2009. Any
questions email mailto:pi@na-ygn.org.
2.
Good News!
The deadline for submitting abstracts for the 2010 IYNC has been extended. The
new deadline is Monday, September 14,
2009. If you know anything about one of the following topics you
should submit an Abstract here. It is a great way
to represent your company, develop your presentation skills, create an
international network, and give you something to brag about on your performance
appraisal. Questions about technical tracks should be directed to Canada’s own
Bharath
Nangia.
Track 1:
Plant Construction, Operation and Maintenance
Track 2: Nuclear Fuel
Cycle
Track 3: Nuclear Policies, Economics and Human resources
Track 4:
Nuclear Materials, Chemistry and Structural Integrity
Track 5: Radiation
Science and Medical Applications
Track 6: Fusion Science and
Technology
Track 7: Reactor Safety
Track 8: Thermal-Hydraulics
Track 9:
Reactor Core Design, Simulation and Modeling
Track 10: Young Generation
Activities
The IYNC2010 conference will
be held the week after the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup in South Africa. The
conference location is the City of Cape Town located in the Western Cape
Province. The venue is the internationally renowned Cape Town International
Convention Center (CTICC), which is situated at the foot of the
famous Table Mountain.
3.
Better News!
IYNC is looking for help reviewing the Abstracts and Papers for the above. Each
Track has a Track Chair, who assigns and coordinates reviews between reviewers
as well as performs several reviews. If you are looking for a challenging (read
time consuming) project please apply. However if this is your first year and
would like to dabble in helping please forward your resume to Canada’s own Bharath
Nangia and request to be a Reviewer. You will also need to indicate which
tracks you have experience and interest in helping with. It will be forwarded to
the respective Track chair.
4.
The Young
Professional Congress Meeting Registration is OPEN! The YPC
embedded topical registration fee is included as part of the registration fee
for the 2009 ANS Winter Meeting and Nuclear Technology Expo. For ANS Young
Members, the registration fee is $530.00 (USD) if paid by October 19, 2009.
After that date, the registration fee for ANS Young Members is $630.00
(USD).
Hotel Registration is also open
until October 19, however the reduced rate fills up quickly.
5.
The summer issue of Go Nuke! is posted
on the website. Read up! And now we are
getting ready for the October issue of Go Nuke. The general focus is
what you can do with/for your career in nuclear. If you are interested in
writing an article (we have a few people identified to interview) or articles
you would like to see, please contact communications@na-ygn.org
ASAP! All articles need to be submitted by September
15, 2009.
Misha
Swanson
Communications
Chair
North American Young Generation
in Nuclear
p:
410-470-3449