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Volume 9, Issue 19: February 16, 2012
NA-YGN Announcements:
1. NA-YGN Elections: Elections will open in mid-March, but the candidate
biographies<http://www.na-ygn.org/newelection/> 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<mailto: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<http://talknuclear.ca/> blog links for details: Panel #1 Innovative
Methods of Communicating
Science<http://talknuclear.ca/index.php/2012/02/send-your-questions-for-cnagm2012-panel-innovative-methods-of-communicating-science/>.
Panel #2 Nuclear Innovation: Bright Ideas to Keep the Lights
On<http://talknuclear.ca/index.php/2012/02/send-your-questions-for-cnagm2012-panel-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<http://media.cns-snc.ca/uploads/event_data/nuclear_101_2012/Nuclear_101_Flyer.pdf>
-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<http://www.cns-snc.ca/events/2012_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<http://www.cleanenergyinsight.org/>, please send a write up and any
photos/videos to Mike Bloom and Carrington Dillon at
cleanenergyinsight@na-ygn.org<mailto:cleanenergyinsight@na-ygn.org>. Here is an
example<http://www.cleanenergyinsight.org/advocacy/na-ygn-chapter-make...
from last year's NNSW.
5. NA-YGN would like to welcome our new Membership Chair, Sandra Stewart,
membership@na-ygn.org<mailto: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<mailto: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<mailto:davis@na-ygn.com> if you are interested in
volunteering.
Jana Thames
NA-YGN Communications Chair
thames@na-ygn.org<mailto:thames@na-ygn.org> or
communications@na-ygn.org<mailto:communications@na-ygn.org>
912-537-5965