Canadian Nuclear Society

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Canadian Nuclear Society
Société Nucléaire Canadienne
www.cns-snc.ca
Supporting nuclear science and technology for 25
years25 ans de promotion de la science et de
la technologie nucléaires
The Canadian Nuclear Society
Eric L. Williams, P.Eng Chair - Bruce
BranchMarch 2004
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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 Powers reputation,
• to enhance Bruce Powers exposure to the wider
  scientific sector,

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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

Media
Scientists Engineers
Decision Makers
Educators
CNS
Students
Administrators
Nuclear Operators
Interested Public
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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

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Objectives / Purposes Continued

• Sponsoring / supporting such initiatives as a
  Teachers Course on Nuclear Energy, Journalism
  Workshop of Scientific Reporting, AECLs 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).

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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

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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

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BRUCE BRANCH INITIATIVES

• 45 presentations since 1995 (Visitors Center,
  4-630, Social Hour )
• presentations in planning process
• BA U34 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!

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Membership Classifications

• Individual
• Educational Institution
• Student
• Retiree

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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

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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

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IYNC CONFERENCE FEATURES

• Best Paper Award
• Best Poster Award
• Technical Tours
• McMaster University Research Reactor
• Darlington
• Social Events
• More Info www.iync.org