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SUMMARY:Nuclear 101
DESCRIPTION:Announcing a new Canadian Nuclear Society course for anyone communicating about nuclear: \nEverything you wanted to know about nuclear technology and were afraid they’d ask!  \nDecember 10 – 11\, 2012Quality Inn & Suites\, Petawawa\, Ontario \n  \nBackground\nThis two-day Nuclear 101 course is specifically designed for those working in the nuclear industry who do not have the benefit of a technical background. The course will provide you with a good understanding of nuclear fundamentals and will not only help you understand how our industry works\, but will also provide you with the tools to explain to others in simple\, factual terms how the technology works\, some of the interesting twists and turns of its exciting history\, and the important contribution nuclear technology makes to our society. \n\n\n\nThe course will be taught by three of Canada’s leading nuclear educators: Doug Boreham (McMaster University)\, Jason Donev (University of Calgary) and Jeremy Whitlock (AECL). The course will consist of three modules\, and will include demonstrations\, Q&A\, and a discussion of each module’s relevance to public outreach: \n\n\n\n\nEnergy      and the Nuclear Fuel Cycle\nFacts\,      Myths\, and Historical Review of the Nuclear Industry\nHealth      Risks of Radiation\n\nNuclear 101 Flyer \nClick here for Instructor Bios\n  \nWho should register:\n\n\nAnyone      in the Nuclear community who does not have a technical background but      would like a better understanding of the Industry and Nuclear technology      to effectively do his/her job. \nAnyone      who regularly speaks to the public (or is interested in speaking to the      public) and would like to be able to explain nuclear technology in simple\,      factual terms.\nAnyone      who has ever been asked “difficult” questions about the past\, present\, and      future of the industry – and wishes he/she knew the answer.\n\n\nHow to register:\nThis outreach course is being offered by the Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS). \nThe course is now full and registration is closed \nIf you are intrested in being on the waiting list for the spring 2013 Nuclear 101 course (most likely at McMaster University) please contact Jeremy Whitlock @ whitlockj@aecl.ca \nThe cost of the 2-day course is $495 HST included and covers all materials. The deadline for registration is 2012 October 31. There are limited places so early registration is recommended. Accommodations at the Quality Inn in Petawawa can be arranged by contacting the hotel directly (http://petawawaqualityinnandsuites.com). \n(Note: next offering of this course will be April/May at McMaster University in Hamilton – details TBA)
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