Local Events
US Department of Energy's
Nuclear Tech Connect
October 21-22, 2020
Part of Nuclear Science Week 2020
Join us for Nuclear Tech Connect, a virtual, interactive event. Conversations on carbon-free energy and technology innovation. Networking with other nuclear techies, clean energy advocates, and smarty pants scientists. Hosted by the U.S Department of Energy and GAIN in celebration of Nuclear Science Week 2020.
Come and join us for a fun evening bringing your favorite gameshows together into one action packed hour. Panelists from across the net zero energy debate will be pitting their knowledge and wit in a series of rounds from gameshows like Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You and more!
Not only this, but there will be plenty of opportunities for you to get involved throughout the evening and influence the panelists - with wit or a shot of tequila - either way, bring your A-game.
The Nuclear Institute YGN are really excited to bring you this unique event, in collaboration with Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster, Prospect, and the Young Energy Professionals. This promises to be a memorable evening – let’s get hyped for COP26!
Register here
In November this year, the UK will host the major UN climate change summit known as COP26. This is the most important climate summit since the landmark Paris Agreement was agreed at COP21 in 2015.
In the run up to COP26, the Nuclear Institute YGN, FoNE and YEP are collaborating on a three part series to equip young people with the information they need to become advocates for climate action, nuclear and renewables, ahead of the conference.
Our third and last event will focus on the fantastic climate advocacy initiatives taking place this year. This will be an opportunity for young professionals to learn more about such initiatives and how they can support these initiatives and get involved in climate advocacy.
Following the presentations there will be an opportunity for everyone to get involved and ask questions in a Q&A session.
Register here
Host an event
Here are just a few suggestions on activities and recognizing Nuclear Science Week in your school, workplace or hometown.
- Host an essay-writing or poster contest for local students on the topic of clean air energy.
- Hang banners or promotional signs around the office announcing Nuclear Science Week.
- Select local elementary schools to distribute free samples of items with the Nuclear Science Week message on them. (Items such as pencils, highlighters, notebooks, etc.)
- Host a Boy Scout Nuclear Science merit badge or Girl Scout Get to Know Nuclear patch workshop.
- Develop a trivia contest and give prizes to staff who demonstrate the most knowledge about your group’s history and community activities.
- Hold a membership celebration during Nuclear Science Week.
- Draft a resolution to your city, county council or state government requesting official recognition of Nuclear Science Week. Host a ceremony, photography, video or news opportunity out of the proclamation.
- Did your practice win an award, reach an important milestone or add new services? Use Nuclear Science Week as a springboard to spread the news about your organization.
- Hold your chapter’s annual meeting or awards’ banquet during Nuclear Science Week.
- Take a picture with your President as he or she signs an organization proclamation recognizing Nuclear Science Week and the organization’s commitment to the involvement in the week.
- Sponsor a community event during Nuclear Science Week, such as a walk for charity, a local junior sports team or a blood drive.
- Ask staff to contribute to a bake sale or garage sale, and donate proceeds to a local charity in recognition of Nuclear Science Week.
- Gather fellow staff or organization members and volunteer your time at a local non-profit during Nuclear Science Week.
