Canadian Nuclear Society Société Nucléaire Canadienne “Supporting nuclear science and technology for 25 years” “25 ans de promotion de la science et de la technologie nucléaires” The Canadian Nuclear Society Eric L. Williams, P.Eng Chair - 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 / MaterialsFuel Technologies –Nuclear OperationsNuclear 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 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 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 Bruce Branch Executive –Eric Williams, Chairperson –John Roberts and Kevin Larson (Signing) –Michelle LaPointe - Web Site

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH NUCLEAR CONGRESS Conference 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: