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 <http://www.na-ygn.org/publicinfo/leftdocs/2008%20NA-YGN%20Poster%20Contes... 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 <http://www.conftool.com/iync2010> . 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 <mailto:BHARATH.NANGIA@brucepower.com?subject=IYNC%20technical%20tracks> 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 <http://www.iync.org/congresses/iync2010.html> 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 <mailto:BHARATH.NANGIA@brucepower.com?subject=IYNC%20technical%20tracks> 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 <https://secure.ans.org/meetings/winter/registration/> ! 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 <http://www.ans-ypc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&... until October 19, however the reduced rate fills up quickly. 5. The summer issue of Go Nuke! is posted <http://www.na-ygn.org/gonuke2/currentissue/currentissue.pdf> 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 <mailto:communications@na-ygn.org> communications(a)na-ygn.org ASAP! All articles need to be submitted by September 15, 2009. 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