By Matthew Mairinger, Former President, North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN) In June 2025, I had the privilege of representing the North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN) at the European Nuclear Young Generation Forum (ENYGF) in Croatia. This biennial event is a cornerstone for young professionals in the nuclear sector, bringing together the […]
By Ty Holderbaum, NAYGN Charlotte President NAYGN Carolinas enjoyed an afternoon of puck, pups and fun! NAYGN Carolinas attended the Charlotte Checkers vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins game on Saturday, March 29, 2025 for a 4:00 PM puck drop at Bojangles Coliseum. Before the game, we kicked things off with a pre-game tailgate starting at 2:00 PM,
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Article submitted by Andrew DiGuilio, West Region Lead. The 2025 North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN) West Regional Conference successfully brought together nuclear professionals in the West Region in San Luis Obispo, California. Hosted by Pacific Gas and Electric Company, attendees toured Diablo Canyon Power Plant, visiting the turbine building, the fire department facility,
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Harjyot Kaur (Chalk River) Since joining the nuclear industry in Fall 2024, Harjyot has taken on a leadership role as Communications Chair for the NAYGN Chalk River Chapter, where she revitalized the chapter’s newsletter and social media with fresh energy and creativity. She has also contributed at the continental level by supporting the NAYGN Communications
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Article submitted by Christina Mohan, Canadian Regional Lead On June 19th, 2025, a vibrant day that championed teamwork, networking, and spirited competition, four NAYGN chapters in the Canada region proudly hosted an Ontario Power Generation (OPG) SMR-X soccer tournament. The success of this exhilarating event was made possible through the sponsorship of NAYGN Durham, Candu
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Thank you to those for participating in NAYGN’s annual Drawing Contest! Below are this year’s winners: Fairfield Magnet School of Math and Science, SC Aimee – 4th grade Description – A beautiful city and suburb sharing the clean powered energy of nuclear power in harmony with nature” Fairfield Magnet School of Math and Science, SC
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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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What’s your favorite way to get moving and stay active for a healthier, happier you? Whether it’s dancing, running, skiing, or something else, share your go-to activity that keeps you energized and feeling fantastic! Let’s inspire each other to maintain a healthier lifestyle and keep our nuclear workforce moving forward! Join our photo competition to
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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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