Nuclear Energy Packs a Punch By Cara Brown, MCL Bruns Academy* *Originally published in The INspirer, November 2015 On Tuesday, Oct. 20, the North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN), CB&I-Charlotte chapter, came to Bruns Academy to teach fourth grade students about Nuclear Power and present their 17th Annual Poster Contest. NAYGN provides opportunities for […]
JENKINSVILLE — More than 55 volunteers from South Carolina Electric and Gas Company’s V.C. Summer Nuclear Station visited 3,800 students at 22 high schools in Fairfield, Richland, Newberry and Lexington counties last month as part of the second North American Young Generation in Nuclear High School Blitz. Students at Fairfield Central High School took to
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Breaking News… We want to thank those that have already filled out the NAYGN Career Survey! If you haven’t had the chance yet, we want to hear from YOU! The NAYGN benchmarking survey is open to all members, and your participation is vital to our success. The survey takes about 10 minutes, is anonymous, and
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On May 28, 2015, the Peach Bottom NAYGN chapter held its annual Fitness Day. The event included a 5K run/walk around the cooling towers and a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. This year, the money raised at the event went to Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of York County, PA. The goal of BBBS is to find
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Watts Bar NAYGN hosted a Lunch and Learn to discuss the Story of FLEX at Watts Bar on Friday, April 10. Brian Briody, a nuclear construction engineering specialist, presented the Story of FLEX to the NAYGN members, specifically the updates implemented as a result of Fukushima. The recent Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) inspection was also
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Breaking News… Did you miss the postcard push day webinar? Watch the recording here to find out how your chapter can make an impact on your local elected officials. Check out the NAYGN website for more resources! 3rd Quarter Excellence Awards are now open! Nominate someone in your chapter or committee for their exceptional performance,
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“Next in Nuclear” – The 2015 Atlantic – Northeast Regional Conference Members from fifteen NAYGN chapters descended upon Old Town Alexandria, Virginia on September 12, 2015 for the third annual combined Atlantic – Northeast regional conference. Hosted at MPR’s main campus, this year’s conference was themed “Next in Nuclear,” and highlighted several key subject matters
On Wednesday, May 13, NAYGN members encouraged Tellico Plains High School students to pursue a career in nuclear power. Three cross-discipline NAYGN members spoke to six high school classes about potential careers in the nuclear industry. The members discussed the basic process of producing power, what their jobs entail, and how students can find a
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NAYGN has reasons to celebrate. Join in the events leading up to National Nuclear Science (October 19-23). October 14 – Post Card Push Day! Last year, NAYGN members sent over 2,000 post cards to local/state legislators to advocate for nuclear power. It was a small effort that spoke volumes. Get a pen and make this year’s event bigger.
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Breaking News… This years’ 17th Annual NAYGN Drawing Contest theme is “Nuclear Energy Packs a Punch.” We are looking for Local Chapters to take the lead in hosting a Drawing Contest in your area. Please refer to the 2015 Drawing Contest Materials on the PI Committee website for detailed instructions on how to host a
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