Dear Friends of upcoming World Nuclear Energy Day 2024, December 2nd I convey to you our theme for this year! Recall, we create a new theme each year. Theme for 2024: We Are Critical Mass The concept of “critical mass” was first used in nuclear physics. It represents the minimum...
Two days of jam-packed, regional conference activities including networking, events and a tour of Argonne National Labs!
Join the NAYGN Book Club as we discus "The Mystery of Hunting's End" by Mignon G. Eberhart for our last book club meeting of 2024. This 1930's chiller is set in the Sand Hills of western Nebraska. Smack in the middle of the rolling desolation is Hunting's End, a weekend...
Mark your calendars for our December LCL call on December 5th at 3:00pm – 4:00pm EDT. Registration link will be available soon.
Mark your calendars - December 6th marks the deadline to submit your chapter's photos for the NAYGN's Energizing our 25th Anniversary event. Click here or use the registration link to submit your photos!
Join NAYGN Atlantic/Northeast in watching the Washington Capitals face the Carolina Hurricanes! Network with industry peers and enjoy a thrilling game! Tickets are limited, and registrations close November 22nd. For more information, click here.
Be sure to turn in your Student Essays by the deadline on Jan. 6! All submissions must be emailed to StudentOutreach@naygn.org in PDF or word doc form with a signed contest waiver.
Mark your calendars for our January LCL call on January 7th at 2:00pm – 3:00pm EDT. Registration link will be available soon.
Mark your calendars for our February LCL call on February 5th at 1:00pm – 2:00pm EDT. Registration link will be available soon.
Join us in Denver, Colorado for our 2025 Continental Conference. Details coming soon.
Dr. Headley's engaging session will empower our NAYGN members with valuable insights on navigating diverse cultural landscapes. Based on his extensive experience and dissertation research, he will provide practical strategies for culturally intelligent business communications. This presentation promises to foster a more inclusive and culturally aware environment within our organization.
Join us at the Hampton Inn and Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front, in Orange Beach, Alabama for our 2024 Southeast Regional Conference! Time & Location Aug 14, 2024, 8:00 AM CDT – Aug 16, 2024, 12:30 PM CDT Hampton Inn and Suites Orange Beach, 25518 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL...
Join us at the Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront in Virginia Beach, Virginia for our 2024 NAYGN Atlantic and Northeast Joint Regional Conference! This is a family-friendly event. Conference activities, outside of the professional development sessions on Friday, August 8, are open to family members and guests. Professional photos from the...
Mark your calendars for our August LCL call on August 1st at 2:00pm – 3:00pm EDT. Register below.
Join us in Wilmington, North Carolina for our 2024 Carolinas Regional Conference taking place July 25 to July 27 at the Embassy Suites Riverfront in Wilmington, NC. On Thursday, there will be opportunities for volunteering and nuclear advocacy around Wilmington, NC. There will be tours of technical facilities as well....
You are invited to join the North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN) webinar on uranium mining featuring Darcy Hirsekorn, District Geologist at Uranium Energy Corp. Darcy will discuss the front end of the uranium cycle, including new mines, discoveries, discovery rates, and challenges to replace current production. The webinar...
Mark your calendars for our July LCL call on July 2nd at 11:00 – 12:00pm EST. Registration link coming soon!
The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women by Kate Moore
Join us for the NAYGN Continental Conference!
Navigating a job search, whether by choice or in the aftermath of organizational changes, can be overwhelming, confusing, and inherently stressful. The Navigating Career Transitions series is specifically crafted to provide clarity and strategic guidance, ensuring you confidently navigate these transitions, transforming potential obstacles into stepping stones toward your career...
Radioisotope power systems have many applications from the depths of the ocean to the depths of outer space. Learn more about the Distributed Energy Provided Throughout the Seas (DEPTHS) program at Zeno Power which recently won a grant from the Department of Defense with the goal of providing power on...
Join our quarterly \"professional development\" book club to engage in conversations with others regarding habit building. We will be discussing the book \"Atomic Habits\" by James Clear. If you don\'t get through the entire book or didn\'t get past the front cover, don’t worry - you are still welcome to...
Growing energy security concerns coupled with ambitious decarbonization goals have created considerable momentum for nuclear energy deployment across the globe. The global demand for nuclear energy technologies is at a record high, creating significant opportunities for the United States, both in the near-term and subsequent decades. With nearly 60 countries...
All NAYGN members are invited to a special meeting to learn more about the organization, upcoming events, and lots of ways to get involved! Register
Get ready to crack this book open for our next book club on October 6th 12:00pm-1:00pm hosted by Gabrielle Psotka. This is a fascinating book that provides concrete advice that can be applied in the workplace and in regular life. Please read the book ahead of time, or read a...
As international clean energy leaders travel to the Steel City as part of the 13th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM13), the North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN) and the University of Pittsburgh invite you to an exclusive event that highlights how local industry leaders are shaping our future of sustainable...
The engagement committee has developed an initiative to do a push for community service the week of July 18! Community service is one of the NAYGN pillars and during the summer is a great time to get out into the community, so we encourage everyone to think about participating with...
Are you ready to see your fellow NAYGN members and fellow advocates of nuclear for the first time in a few years? So are we! NAYGN will be hosting our national professional development conference IN PERSON at the Nuclear Energy Assembly in Washington, DC this year! And we are excited...
The 2022 NAYGN Board of Director Elections will close on Friday, May 20, 2022 at 11:59pm ET. Click the link above to make sure your vote is in before the polls close!
The 2022 NAYGN Drawing Contest is open for submissions until May 13, 2022.
Nominations for 2022 Q1 Excellence Awards will close on April 29. Make sure you make your nominations before the deadline! 2022 Q1 Excellence Award Nominations
Nominations for 2021 annual awards is open through February 28! Nominations are open for qualifying activities performed during the 2021 calendar year. The following awards are available for nominations: - Best Chapter in Region - Best Chapter in Knowledge Transfer and Retention - Best Chapter in Public Information - Best Chapter in Professional...
Join us for this interactive, skill building program facilitated by author, global speaker, and communication skills trainer, Nadia Bilchik! Nadia will share tips, techniques, and best practices to ensure that you are navigating the virtual work place effectively. Topics will include: How to lead or participate in a hybrid meetingHow...
Want to clear your mind? Level up your calm? Enhance your energy? Get grounded with us on Monday, January 31 as Kevin Wong of Habitual Roots leads us through meditation! This is the final session of our 2022 Wellness series. We look forward to seeing you there! Register
Check out another insightful and informative professional development session with Jen Masse where participants will learn How to Stop Sabotaging Your Success.Are you tired of falling short of your goals? It’s so easy to point fingers and make excuses, but the truth, is that we’re often our own worst enemy. This...
Take your lunch break with NAYGN on Wednesday, January 19 and join Nikki Seward of Habitual Roots as she leads us through a lunch time yoga session! This is part of our Wellness series to start of 2022 right! Register
The Midwest Regional Conference is coming up in December! See the details below and click that register button! WHEN: December 9-10 WHERE: 20 N Wacker, Chicago, IL (12th Floor) HOTEL INFORMATION: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago DowntownAddress: 1 S Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606Phone: (312) 558-1020Price: $105/night (includes tax...
On December 8, join NAYGN and work some muscles while you learn some new dance moves! Click that registration button below so you don't miss out! Register
The NAYGN Engagement Committee meets the last Wednesday of the month. Email engagement@naygn.org to join the committee
Join local chapter members and industry professionals for the annual NAYGN Carolinas Regional Conference! Conference sessions are being held virtually this year and the conference is free to attend. Enjoy professional development and networking sessions with peers from all around the Carolinas! Professional development sessions will take place during business...
The Southeast Regional Conference is coming up in November! IN PERSON! We’re so excited to finally get to see each other again! Check out the details below and don’t forget to register! WHEN: November 8 – 10 WHERE: Southern Nuclear Company’s North Tower Energy Center in Birmingham, AL THEME: Sparking Change Today for...
The NAYGN Engagement Committee meets the last Wednesday of the month. Email engagement@naygn.org to join the committee
Nuclear Science Week is just around the corner! October 18 - 22! Nuclear Science Week is an international, broadly observed week-long celebration to focus local, regional and international interest on all aspects of nuclear science. Stay tuned to NAYGN's social media pages for events throughout the week. In addition, check...
The NAYGN Atlantic Region comes together for the latest technical insights in the industry, professional development, and networking! Register
The NAYGN Benchmarking Committee meets every two weeks. Email benchmarking@naygn.org to join the committee
Description To celebrate National Coming Out Day, oSTEM and NAYGN are partnering for a panel on what it means to be a champion for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in the workplace. Attendees of this panel will hear experiences about how professionals in oSTEM and NAYGN have implemented change and promoted...
The September 2021 LCL Meeting will be hosted on Webex, Tuesday, September 23rd at noon ET. If you are a chapter lead and have not received an invite, please contact usa@naygn.org or canada@naygn.org to receive the invite.
Our friends at the American Nuclear Society will be hosting a webinar on Empowering Women to Succeed on September 22nd! Our very own past president, Amber Von Ruden, will be be one of the panelists! Head over to ANS' Empowering Women Webinar event page to register today!
The Innovation for Nuclear submissions are due September 17th, 2021! Don't forget to submit! Your submission form and your paper should be submitted to i4n@naygn.org. For more information, visit the Nuclear Institute's website.
The dates for the 2021 Nuclear Energy Assembly (NEA) are here! The conference will take place June 7th- June 9th and will be virtual. The conference times are in the process of being finalized, but expect the sessions to occur in the afternoon. In addition to the NEA Conference, NAYGN...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC2f8hMd3-Y Theme: RADiculture (Agriculture + Radiation!) Eligibility: 4th & 5th grade students Submissions due: June 4th Action: Start reaching out to elementary school teachers today to schedule your virtual school visit! Any questions, contact pi@naygn.org
Our Leadership, Education and Development (LEAD) program team has built an 11 month long professional development cohort that will provide its participants with 16 hours worth of leadership, management, and communication skills, 6 hours of guidance from industry executives, and an incredible network of fellow members. We are looking for...
The dates for the 2021 Nuclear Energy Assembly (NEA) are here! The conference will take place June 7th- June 9th and will be virtual. The conference times are in the process of being finalized, but expect the sessions to occur in the afternoon. In addition to the NEA Conference, NAYGN...
Nominate Here What career goals do you have for 2021? Many aspiring leaders have joined NAYGN’s Board of Directors to expand their industry reach, practice leadership principles, and give back to a great organization.Nominations are now OPEN for SIX positions on the Board. Vice-PresidentU.S. Operating OfficerPublic Information OfficerCommunications OfficerDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer (new position)Technology...
DEADLINE EXTENDED!!! NAYGN 2020 Annual award nominations are now due on SUNDAY, MARCH 28th! Nominate Here It’s an exciting time where chapters and individuals will be rewarded for all their hard work planning and executing activities while implementing the NAYGN pillars and principles. We\'re looking forward to hearing how chapters...
DEADLINE EXTENDED!!! NAYGN 2020 Annual award nominations are now due on SUNDAY, MARCH 28th! Nominate Here It’s an exciting time where chapters and individuals will be rewarded for all their hard work planning and executing activities while implementing the NAYGN pillars and principles. We're looking forward to hearing how chapters...
Join the PD Book Club for the first book to be discussed in 2021: “Where Good Ideas Come From”.The February book club will be on Tuesday, 3/23 from 1130-1230 EST. We will finish our discussion of the book. Feel free to join us even if you do not get through...
Register Here The Professional Development Committee will host a Diversity & Inclusion themed session on "Subtle Acts of Exclusion" and "Understanding Blind Spots - Enhance Objectivity". To prepare for the session, please complete the following pre-work (two separate activities): First 1. Review the book summary attached on “Subtle Acts of...
Join Meeting Agenda New WebsiteQ4 Excellence AwardsNAYGN Committee UpdatesProfessional Development OpportunitiesPublic Information OpportunitiesAwards Committee UpdateUpcoming Core ElectionChapter leadershipOpen discussion More ways to join: Join from the meeting linkhttps://naygn.webex.com/naygn/j.php?MTID=m9670b199a9f7577b863cb3f19b6ce41c Join by meeting numberMeeting number (access code): 127 046 6527Meeting password: KQdmsVj5J45 Tap to join from a mobile device (attendees only)+1-650-479-3208,1270466527## Call-in...
Join the Public Information Committee to discuss topics and new ways to make an impact! Join Meeting More ways to join: Join from the meeting linkhttps://naygn.webex.com/naygn/j.php?MTID=m1dd07a923078ad7333a00f903df36082 Join by meeting numberMeeting number (access code): 127 596 2446Meeting password: wuEsvqXu734 Tap to join from a mobile device (attendees only)+1-650-479-3208,,1275962446## Call-in toll number...
Join the PD Book Club for the first book to be discussed in 2021: “Where Good Ideas Come From”.The February book club will be on Tuesday, 2/23 from 1130-1230 EST. Chapters 4 - 6 will be discussed. Feel free to join us even if you do not get through the...
Join us for a joint event with NSBE and University of Michigan! Register HERE When registering, please use the following format for the "Organization" field: NAYGN/Company Name (for example, NAYGN/INPO)
Growing energy security concerns coupled with ambitious decarbonization goals have created considerable momentum for nuclear energy deployment across the globe. The global demand for nuclear energy technologies is at a record high, creating significant opportunities for the United States, both in the near-term and subsequent decades. With nearly 60 countries looking to build new nuclear […]
Radioisotope power systems have many applications from the depths of the ocean to the depths of outer space. Learn more about the Distributed Energy Provided Throughout the Seas (DEPTHS) program at Zeno Power which recently won a grant from the Department of Defense with the goal of providing power on the seabed. Zeno Power’s Chief […]
