Upcoming Events
2024 World Nuclear Energy Day
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...
NAYGN Midwest Regional Conference
Two days of jam-packed, regional conference activities including networking, events and a tour of Argonne National Labs!
NAYGN Book Club: “The Mystery at Hunting’s End” by Mignon G. Eberhart
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...
NAYGN December LCL Call
Mark your calendars for our December LCL call on December 5th at 3:00pm – 4:00pm EDT. Registration link will be available soon.
Submission Deadline – Energizing our 25th Anniversary
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!
Save the Date – NAYGN Atlantic/Northeast Capitals Hockey Game
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.
Student Essay Contest 2024 Deadline
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.
NAYGN January LCL Call
Mark your calendars for our January LCL call on January 7th at 2:00pm – 3:00pm EDT. Registration link will be available soon.
NAYGN February LCL Call
Mark your calendars for our February LCL call on February 5th at 1:00pm – 2:00pm EDT. Registration link will be available soon.
Save the Date! 2025 Continental Conference
Join us in Denver, Colorado for our 2025 Continental Conference. Details coming soon.
NAYGN November LCL Call
Mark your calendars for our November LCL call on November 6th at 12:00pm – 1:00pm EDT. Register below.
Own Your Career: Leveraging NAYGN to “Bridge the Gaps”
Constellation's Giselle Gamble and Brittni Jarka, Talent & Leadership Program Managers with Constellation's Talent Solutions group, will provide strategies to help maximize NAYGN engagement. They’ll offer insights on how to leverage the skills and experience gained from NAYGN involvement for further career growth. Attendees will learn practical tips on strategically...
2024 Canadian Regional Conference
The mission of this conference is to champion the younger generation in the nuclear industry, to showcase innovative technologies, and empower attendees with the toolset necessary to effectively engage the public and government bodies alike through knowledge transfer. The conference has two main goals: knowledge retention and fostering knowledge transfer. This will...
Exploring the Future: An Introduction to AJENM and the Evolving Nuclear Landscape in Mexico
Asociación de Jóvenes por la Energía Nuclear en México (AJENM) will provide an overview of their organization and the nuclear advocacy they’re accomplishing in Mexico! AJENM will also discuss the current nuclear landscape in Mexico, accomplishments, and challenges that must still be overcome.
NAYGN October LCL Call
Mark your calendars for our October LCL call on October 1st at 1:00pm – 2:00pm EDT. Register below.
NAYGN Book Club – Invisible Women
Join us as we discuss “Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men”. This book is being sponsored by the Canadian Nuclear Society x Disruptive Innovative Emerging Technologies or CNS DIET. DIET provides a forum for collaboration and exchange on the impact of Disruptive, Innovative, and Emerging, Technologies...
RE+ Nuclear Networking Event
Join North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN), Mothers for Nuclear, Stand Up for Nuclear, and Colorado Nuclear Alliance for a fun evening of networking and nuclear outreach at Golden Road Brewing 2210 E Orangewood Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806 September 11, 2024 6:00-9:00pm PDT These amazing nuclear organizations will be...
NAYGN September LCL Call
Mark your calendars for our September LCL call on September 4th at 12:00pm (noon) – 1:00pm EDT. Register below.
Cultural Intelligence with Dr. Mark Headley
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.
2024 NAYGN Southeast Regional Conference
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...
2024 NAYGN Atlantic & Northeast Joint Regional Conference
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...
NAYGN August LCL Call
Mark your calendars for our August LCL call on August 1st at 2:00pm – 3:00pm EDT. Register below.
2024 NAYGN Carolinas Regional Conference
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....
Uranium Mining Webinar
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...
NAYGN July LCL Call
Mark your calendars for our July LCL call on July 2nd at 11:00 – 12:00pm EST. Registration link coming soon!
June Book Club
The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women by Kate Moore
NAYGN Continental Conference – 2024
Join us for the NAYGN Continental Conference!
Navigating Career Transitions: Session 1 – Launch
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...
Harnessing the Power of Radioisotopes … Under the Sea!
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...
NAYGN Book Club
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...
Global Nuclear Readiness, Stephanie Pronco, NEI
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...
NAYGN All Call
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
PD Book Club – “How to Win Friends and Influence People”
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...
SUSTAIN U – YOUR FUTURE IN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
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...
Community Service Week
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...
PD National Conference and NEA
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...
2022 BOD Elections Close
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!
2022 Drawing Contest Closes
The 2022 NAYGN Drawing Contest is open for submissions until May 13, 2022.
2022 Q2 Excellence Awards Close
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
2021 Annual Award Nominations Close
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...
International Communication in a Hybrid World with Nadia Bilchik
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...
Grounding Energy Meditation
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
How to Stop Sabotaging Your Success
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...
Grow and Flow Yoga
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
2021 Midwest Regional Conference
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...
Get Fit and Dance!
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
NAYGN Engagement Committee
The NAYGN Engagement Committee meets the last Wednesday of the month. Email engagement@naygn.org to join the committee
2021 Carolinas Regional Conference
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...
2021 Southeast Regional Conference
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...
NAYGN Engagement Committee
The NAYGN Engagement Committee meets the last Wednesday of the month. Email engagement@naygn.org to join the committee
Nuclear Science Week
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...
NAYGN Atlantic Region Virtual Conference
The NAYGN Atlantic Region comes together for the latest technical insights in the industry, professional development, and networking! Register
NAYGN Benchmarking Committee
The NAYGN Benchmarking Committee meets every two weeks. Email benchmarking@naygn.org to join the committee
Be a DE&I Champion!
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...
Local Chapter Lead Meeting
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.
Empowering Women Webinar
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!
I4N Submissions Due!
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.
2021 Nuclear Energy Assembly
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...
2021 NAYGN Drawing Contest
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
NucLEADer Application Deadline
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...
2021 Nuclear Energy Assembly – Early Bird Registration
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...
2021 Board of Directors Nominations
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...
2020 Annual Awards Nominations Due
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...
2020 Annual Awards Nominations Due
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...
Professional Development Book Club – March
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...
“Subtle Acts of Exclusion” and “Understanding Blind Spots – Enhance Objectivity”
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...
February 2021 Local Chapter Lead Meeting
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...
February 2021 Public Information Committee Meeting
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...
Professional Development Book Club
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...
Joint Event with NSBE and University of Michigan
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)
NAYGN All Call
All NAYGN members are invited to a special meeting to learn more about the organization, upcoming events, and lots of ways to get involved!
Global Nuclear Readiness, Stephanie Pronco, NEI
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 […]
Harnessing the Power of Radioisotopes … Under the Sea!
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 […]