Canadian Nuclear SocietyCanadian Nuclear Society

Société Nucléaire CanadienneSociété Nucléaire Canadienne

“Supporting nuclear science and technology for 25 years”“25 ans de promotion de la science et de la technologie nucléaires”

www.cns-snc.ca

The Canadian Nuclear SocietyThe Canadian

Nuclear Society

Eric L. Williams, P.EngChair - Bruce Branch

March 2004

Why This Presentation Is Relevant To You!

The CNS provides an opportunity for you to:

• gain exposure to the wider aspects of our industry,

• continue your career development,

• meet others with similar interests, a chance to network,

• to represent Bruce Power in industry forums,

• to enhance Bruce Power’s reputation,

• to enhance Bruce Power’s exposure to the wider scientific sector,

CNS

The Canadian Nuclear Society

• The people behind the technology• Independent – no corporate, government mandate• Established 1979, independently incorporated 1998• Communication on technical issues related to applied

nuclear science & engineering

Scientists & Engineers

Educators

Administrators

Nuclear Operators

Media

Decision Makers

Students

Interested Public

Objectives / Purposes

• To foster the development and applications of nuclear technologies for peaceful uses;

• to act as a forum for the exchange / sharing of information;

• to encourage education on the nuclear sciences;

• to enhance the professional and technical capabilities of its members;

• to serve Canadian Nuclear Science, industry, and the public by:– organizing high quality conferences, general and specific;

– organizing technical courses on subjects of industry interest;

– organizing public seminars at its 12 branches on topics of interest;

– sponsoring and or supporting science fairs, scholarships, science camps, and equipment for classrooms through the CNS Education Find;

Objectives / Purposes Continued

– Sponsoring / supporting such initiatives as a Teacher’s Course on Nuclear Energy, Journalism Workshop of Scientific Reporting, AECL’s Science for Educators Seminar, and the Deep River Science Academy;

– publishing the CNS Bulletin, a combined technical journal and news magazine;

– recognizing individuals for their significant achievements;

– co-operating with many other nuclear and scientific societies;

– providing a communication link with government, media, and the public on nuclear issues; and by

– maintaining an Internet Website (news, information, events, job opportunities, members resumes, links to other nuclear sites).

STRUCTURE CNS

• CNS Council• Committees

– Branch Affairs - Education - Communication– Fusion - International Liaison– Inter Society - Membership– North American Young Generation Nuclear– Universities - Program

• Divisions– Design / Materials Fuel Technologies– Nuclear Operations Nuclear Science and Engineering– Environment & Waste Management

How The CNS Achieves Its Objectives

• Regular Information Updates-the “CNS Bulletin”, web site

• Voice for Nuclear Technology - Media, Advertising

• Conferences:– Annual June Conference - 6 - 9 June 2004 Toronto

– CANDU Maintenance Conference - every third fall.

– Simulation Methods Conference - October 2004

– CANDU Fuel Conference - September 2003

• Courses:– Reactor Safety

• Branch Operations - ie: Bruce Branch CNS

BRUCE BRANCH INITIATIVES

• 45 presentations since 1995 (Visitors Center, 4-6:30, Social Hour +)

• presentations in planning process:– BA U3&4 Restart Lessons Learned - Ron Mottram

– BA & BB Chemistry 101 - John Roberts

– Women In Nuclear -

– International Youth Nuclear Congress

– Ideas for a session. We can make it happen.

• Sponsor local teachers to Radiation Basics For The Classroom

• CNS donate books (ie: Unlocking The Atom) to local High Schools and Libraries.

• other local involvement possible. Make it happen!

Membership Classifications

• Individual

• Educational Institution

• Student

• Retiree

CNS Information

• www.cns-snc.ca

• http://216.13.130.157/

• Bruce Branch Executive– Eric Williams, Chairperson– John Roberts and Kevin Larson (Signing)– Michelle LaPointe - Web Site

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH NUCLEAR CONGRESS

• Conference - 9-13 May 2004 Toronto

• 300+ Young Nuclear Professionals / 40+ Countries

• Topics

– Social & Policy Issues

– Nuclear Fuel Cycle

– Non Power Applications of Nuclear

– Environmental & Waste Management

• Workshops

– Learning from Effective Communication

– Knowledge Preservation

– Media Training

IYNC CONFERENCE FEATURES

• Best Paper Award• Best Poster Award• Technical Tours

– McMaster University Research Reactor

– Darlington

• Social Events

• More Info: www.iync.org