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The Romanian “Nuclear Energy” Association (AREN), founded in 1990, is a professional, non- governmental and non-profit organization, having about 250 individual members working in the nuclear field and 7 corporate members. AREN’s main goal is to support and foster nuclear power development and to inform and educate the public about the peaceful use of nuclear energy. AREN develops the programs regarding Young Generation and Women in Nuclear (WiN) Group activities. At the international level, AREN is a member of European Nuclear Society (ENS) since 1993 and has cooperation agreement with similar organizations from the Unites States of America, France, Slovenia, Canada and Bulgaria. AREN-YG was founded in 2000 and it’s fully integrated in the Romanian Association for "NUCLEAR ENERGY" – (Asociatia Romana pentru Energie Nucleara - AREN). Its chairman and co-chairman are members of the AREN steering committee. Members of the Romanian YG are young professionals working in nuclear related field up to 35 years old. About AREN

Support the development of nuclear power in Romania Educate and inform the public Facilitate experience and know-how exchange with other national and international organizations Promote nuclear safety culture and environment protection Support research activities and training programs AREN’s objectives AREN’s objectives

About AREN (cont) Main activities and programs: -AREN organizes every two years the International Symposium for Nuclear Energy (SIEN). In 2011 – the 10 th edition -The Children Drawing and Essay writing competition organized every year. Over 200 drawings and essays in The exhibition and award ceremony took place at the Parliament Palace. -Educational seminars for pupils and students – in 2012 a series of 3 seminars with over 100 participants in each seminar with the topic “Nuclear power-myths and facts” -Implication in the EURATOM Project “ Implementing Public Participation Approaches in Radioactive Waste Disposal ( IPPA )” – with several meetings and public debates organized so far. -Participation in the European Network for Education and Training in Radiation Protection (ENETRAP II). Support for a group of pupils to participate in an international competition

Editing and writing articles for “Nuclear Energy” magazine, ENS News Bulletin, FORATOM News Bulletin “Nuclear Energy” Magazine

AREN Membership AREN Membership Being a member of AREN Association has benefits: -Participation in national and international meetings from the AREN and ENS network with no charge or reduced fees -Access to reliable information sources from NucNet network -Access to European research programs and projects -Support in obtaining scholarships and grants -Publication of works in the ENS Bulletin and the “Nuclear Energy” Magazine -Integration in a professional network and connections with all Romanian organizations involved in the nuclear field -Supporting or individual memberswww.aren.ro

AREN Young Generation Network

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Objectives Objectives To promote the peaceful use of nuclear power and its applications among the public and especially among the young generation To attract young people to nuclear education and nuclear industry and to contribute to the formation of the future specialists by offering support in training programs, scholarships, experience exchange To create a communication and interaction platform between generations and between peers from the different Romanian nuclear companies. To represent Romania in the international forums such as European Nuclear Society – Young Generation Network and International Youth Nuclear Congress RYG is affiliated to the European Young Generation Network, of which we hold the Presidency, through Mr. Andrei Goicea, SN Nuclearelectrica SA.

Training program for high school students and teachers – a series of 4 seminars developed in Opinion poll among the young people regarding nuclear power 3.Organizing contests on various subjects related to getting familiar with and profoundly studying the notions about nuclear power – Children’s Drawing and Essay Writing competition Organizing visits at Cernavoda NPP and other nuclear objectives like fuel fabrication plant, research institutes; 5.Organizing SIEN 2011 and Young Generation workshop at SIEN 2011 Romanian Nuclear Young Generation’s Activities Training program for high school students and teachers – a series of 3 seminars developed in 2012 as a continuation; 2.Organizing contests on various subjects related to getting familiar with and profoundly studying the notions about nuclear power – Children’s Drawing and Essay Writing competition Participating in the “Open Doors” event at Politechnica University of Bucharest 2012 in order to attract young people to the nuclear domain 4.Organizing a seminar with the young wing of PNL political party in order to inform them about the benefits of nuclear power and to gain their support. 5.Organizing a technical tour to Zwetendorf NPP in Austria and to Paks NPP in Hungary and tightening relations with the local YG networks 6.Organizing the workshop “Young vs. Senior Generation – building bridges” at Nuclear 2012

Young people perception about nuclear 1.Nuclear power plants can be operated safely? 2.Radioactive waste can be stored safely? 3.Materials used in nuclear power plants are controlled and monitored so that it can not be used for nuclear? 4.The operation of the Cernavoda plant releases no pollutants into the atmosphere? 5.Canadian technology used at the plant at Cernavoda shows a high degree of safety? 6.Radiation levels around nuclear power is measured and is below the nationally approved? 7.Romania needs nuclear energy for industrial development?

Training program of the young people and teachers on various subjects related to the nuclear field Addressing the schools in Bucharest, Cernavoda and Pitesti, we invited the pupils aged and their teachers in physics, biology, chemistry to participate in a series of seminars under the tile “Nuclear Power: Myths and Facts” Topics: Nuclear energy – part of the energy mix. The rebirth of nuclear energy. Arguments for and against”; “Nuclear technology. Cernavoda NPP project”; “The role of nuclear power in the context of sustainable development and the fight against climate change”; “Radiations and health”

Organizing contests on various subjects related to nuclear power AREN has developed a national contest of drawings and essays made by children. The best drawings and papers are awarded. Few topics: - “The nuclear Energy saves the environment” -“What do we know about energy? - “The atom – our friend” - “Nuclear power saves the environment” - “Next millennium energy” This year topic: “The Atom-Our Universe”.

Visits program

Full support to AREN in organizing SIEN 11. Organizing the YG workshop at SIEN 2011 with a participation of over 50 people. Please visit our web-site SIEN 2011

Enabling nuclear education This educational website was developed by several members of AREN YG in co-operation with the Politehnica University of Bucharest and the Faculty of Physics.

The purpose of the meeting was to inform the young politicians about the social and economic benefits of nuclear power for Romania, so that they can make informed future decisions. We plan to have such meetings with all the political parties, young generation chapter. Meeting with the young members of the PNL political party, March 27 th, 2012

“Open Doors” is a annually event organized by “Politehnica” University of Bucharest, April 5-7, 2012 The main purpose of the program is to inform and attract high school students to choose nuclear field for their future activity “Open Doors” Program at the Politehnica University of Bucharest

Technical visit and information exchange at Zwetendorf NPP in Austria and Paks NPP in Hungary During April 27 th – May 1 st, a team of 27 YG members from Romanian nuclear companies visited Zwetendorf museum in Austria and Paks NPP in Hungary and had meetings with the local YG members.

YG workshop on Knowledge transfer organized at the Nuclear 2012 Conference, May 17 th, 2012 Around 70 participants in a information and know-how exchange with the senior management of important Romanian companies: AMEC Romania, CITON, Nuclearelectrica, Institute for Nuclear Research Pitesti, the Politechnica University of Bucharest.

International participation – IYNC 2012, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Young professionals from Romania have been present at every edition of the International Youth Nuclear Congress – IYNC with papers and technical tracks managers.

Future plans 1.To continue all the previous programs and supporting AREN mother organization 2.Attracting new members in Romanian YGN 3.Organize seminars with all the young wings of Romania’s political parties in order to gain their support for nuclear power, as they are the decision makers of tomorrow 4.Organizing a nuclear science exhibition in Bucharest at the Science Museum, with the support of sponsors, which will include public demonstration, mockups, movie projections, speech by Romanian scientists, distribution of information materials. 5.Organize a meeting of European Nuclear Young Generation Network in Bucharest in Attract international funds in order to support education and information programs in Romania.

Thank you ! You are invited to join AREN! Mihaela Stiopol Tel Lavinia Rizea Tel: