February 6, 2009
NA-YGN ANNOUNCEMENTS
Volume 6 | Issue 13
Interested in Getting More involved in NA-YGN?
Now is your chance to express an interest in running for a position on the Core. Election
proceedings will start in mid-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<mailto: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.
Volunteers are also needed to evaluate the award applications.
Direct questions to awards(a)na-ygn.org
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TMI isn't just Too Much Information!
INPO will be hosting a meeting February 17 at the Waverly Hotel in Atlanta to share first
hand knowledge about the other TMI (Three Mile Island) and the lessons learned from the
1979 accident.
Please register before February 10. INPO members can register on-line at the INPO member
website
http://www.inpo.org/onlineregistration/or_OnlineRegistration.asp?EvtNum=&....
Non-members can register by e-mailing Rick Nielsen at
nielsenrm@inpo.org<mailto:nielsenrm@inpo.org>. For more information, contact Jenny
Watts at WattsJM@inpo.org<mailto:WattsJM@inpo.org>.
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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 16-19, 2009
Location: Washington DC
Registration on the NEI website will open SOON!
Questions? Contact Tracy Bishop, bishop@na-ygn.org<mailto:bishop@na-ygn.org>, or
Jennifer Bowie, pd@na-ygn.org<mailto:pd@na-ygn.org>.
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2009 Young Professionals Congress
2009 Young Professionals Embedded Topical at the 2009 ANS Winter Meeting November 15-19,
2009 in Washington DC!
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:
February 2009:
The Carolinas region - South Carolina State University, Feb. 4th & 5th
The Mid-Atlantic Region - University of Maryland, College Park, Feb 11th
The Midwest Region
Feb 19th.
For information and to sign up for an event in a specific region, please contact Elizabeth
at Elizabeth.Haupin@exeloncorp.com<mailto:Elizabeth.Haupin@exeloncorp.com>
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Upcoming Activities
Conference on Nuclear Training and Education (CONTE) 2009
February 8-11, 2009
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel
Jacksonville, FL
http://www.ans.org/meetings/conte/registration/
Principles of Nuclear Power I: Safety, Risk, Regulation and Culture
February 11-13, 2009
Clearwater Beach, FL
http://www.scientech.us/events/events.pl
Regulatory Information Conference
March 10-12, 2009
Rockville, MD
http://www.nrcric.org/
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NA-YGN Objective:
NA-YGN represents the interest of young nuclear professionals within the industry at
industry gatherings and international conferences.
Questions? Comments? Reply to naygn@na-ygn.org<mailto:naygn@na-ygn.org>
Jenny Tobin
Office of International Programs
301-415-2328