Volume 9, Issue 19: February  16, 2012
NA-YGN Announcements:

1. NA-YGN Elections: Elections will open in mid-March, but the candidate biographies are now available on the NA-YGN website. Members can learn more about the candidates by registering for the “Meet the Candidates” webinar on February 23 at 2 p.m. Eastern. Contact Justin Lee at webinars@na-ygn.org for more information.

2. The Canadian Nuclear Association wants your questions for its panellists at the 2012 CNA Conference and Trade Show on February 22-24, in Ottawa, ON. Visit these TalkNUclear.ca blog links for details: Panel #1 Innovative Methods of Communicating Science. Panel #2 Nuclear Innovation: Bright Ideas to Keep the Lights On.  Can’t attend in person but want to “hear” the answers?  Follow along on Twitter using the hashtags #CNASciComm and #CNABrightIdeas.

3. Registrations are now being accepted for two popular Canadian Nuclear Society courses: Nuclear 101 -Everything you wanted to know about nuclear technology and were afraid they’d ask! – April 23 and 24 – McMaster University in Hamilton, ON (near Toronto) Candu Reactor Safety Course – May 7 to May 9 – Toronto, ON

4. Share your NNSW efforts with the world.  If you would like to post any of your National Nuclear Science Week (NNSW) activities on Clean Energy Insight, please send a write up and any photos/videos to Mike Bloom and Carrington Dillon at cleanenergyinsight@na-ygn.org.   Here is an example from last year’s NNSW.

5. NA-YGN would like to welcome our new Membership Chair, Sandra Stewart, membership@na-ygn.org.

6. We ask that members review the four potential award types and then nominate individuals, groups, or local chapters for these awards. We are looking for nominations for activities accomplished only during the 2011 calendar year.

Nomination Due Date: Sunday, February 19, 2012. For more information contact awards@na-ygn.org.

Awards

Excellence Award- http://www.quia.com/sv/560478.html

Given to individuals or groups who have put in significant effort during 2011 to accomplish NA-YGN’s mission.

Future Award- http://www.quia.com/sv/562124.html

Given for 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/560492.html

This award recognizes the efforts of local NA-YGN chapters for services related to the growth of members through social, community service, and professional growth activities.

Founder’s Award- http://www.quia.com/sv/562127.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.

7. Public Information is looking for volunteers!  There are volunteer opportunities in the following areas: Student Education, IYNC Outreach Workshop, Social Media, Clean Energy Insight, and Regional Outreach.  Levels of participation vary from writing a blog about your chapter to leading an initiative across North America!  Please contact Morgan Davis at davis@na-ygn.com if you are interested in volunteering.

Jana Thames

NA-YGN Communications Chair

thames@na-ygn.org  or communications@na-ygn.org

912-537-5965