Article submitted by: Christina Mohan, NAYGN Canadian Regional Lead Last week, the North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN) Canada Region delegation made a significant impact at the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) Conference. The event, held at the Rogers Centre Ottawa, brought together almost 1,700 industry leaders, policymakers, and nuclear enthusiasts to discuss the future […]
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2024 was an incredible year for NAYGN. Our chapters completed nearly 100,000 total metric hours and engaged with over 110,000 people! Professional development is still NAYGN’s most popular activity, with almost half of our metric hours being spent on PD activities. NAYGN’s Board of Directors will continue to prioritize professional development opportunities for everyone in
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Congratulations to the winners of NAYGN’s 2024 high school essay contest! First Place: Ana Rivera– Instagram: @betuninim Second Place: Sam Okwuoha Third Place: Dashiell Morris This year’s theme asked students to explore where nuclear technology could have the most profound impact. From SMRs to desalination to space exploration there are so many ways that nuclear will
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On January 9th, the NAYGN Durham Chapter and Matthew Mairinger (on behalf of the NAYGN continental organization) intervened in the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) public hearing for the Ontario Power Generation Darlington New Nuclear Project, for the construction license for a small modular reactor (SMR). For NAYGN Durham, three members spoke – Jonathan Jeyarajah,
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PURPOSE Welcome to the NAYGN’s Annual Drawing Contest, open from January 13th to February 28th! This year’s theme is “NuClear: NEW Nuclear for Clean Air Energy!“ We are looking for Local Chapters to take the lead in hosting a Drawing Contest in your area. Please refer to the 2025 Drawing Contest Materials below (including the Drawing
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On Wednesday November 27, the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) hosted its highly anticipated Parliament Hill Day in Ottawa, Ontario. A delegation of 30 industry experts, representatives from North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN) and labour unions leveraged their collective power to address critical concerns in the nuclear sector: labour shortages, skills development and increasing
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On October 17th, 2024, the Ontario Tech University Energy Research Centre buzzed with excitement as over 170 attendees gathered for the NAYGN Canadian Regional Conference. This vibrant event brought together a diverse group of nuclear industry professionals, university students, and representatives from a multitude of companies and educational institutions, all united by a shared passion
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Exploring Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates’ impressive landmarks such as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque with its stunning architectural marvel to the majestic palace of Qasr Al Watan providing deep insight into the rich heritage and governance, thrilling session of dune bashing, camel riding like the Bedouins, to an evening desert safari sounds super amazing,
Want to Make a ‘Nuclear’ Difference? 🌎 Join us on October 23 to champion change through our annual ‘Post Card Push Day’ initiative. Together, chapters from across North America call on local legislators through postcards to embrace nuclear power for a sustainable future. This event occurs in Nuclear Science Week to shine a spotlight on the current advancements in nuclear technology, research
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The North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN) is thrilled to announce our annual Essay Contest, designed to engage young minds like yours in the vibrant field of nuclear science and engineering. This contest is a unique platform for high school students (9th grade to 12th grade) to research, reflect, and write about the pivotal
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