Nuc’Info Day 2013 15 MAI 2013, Bucuresti
About AREN
The Romanian “Nuclear Energy” Association (AREN), founded in 1990, is a professional, nongovernmental 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.
Support the
development
of nuclear
power in
Romania
AREN’s objectives
Educate and
inform the
public
Facilitate
experience and
know-how
exchange with
other national and
international
organizations
Support research
activities and
training programs
Promote nuclear
safety culture and
environment
protection
About AREN (cont)
Main activities and programs:
AREN organizes every two years the International Symposium for Nuclear Energy (SIEN). In 2011
– the 10th edition
The Children Drawing and Essay writing competition organized every year. Over 200 drawings
and essays in 2012. 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
“Nuclear Energy” Magazine
Editing and writing articles for “Nuclear Energy” magazine, ENS News Bulletin, FORATOM News
Bulletin
AREN Membership
Being a member of AREN Association has benefits:
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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 members
www.aren.ro
AREN
Young Generation Network
Members
Objectives
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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.
Romanian Nuclear Young Generation’s
Activities 2011-2012
2011
2012
1. Training program for high school students and
teachers – a series of 4 seminars developed in
2011
1. Training program for high school students and
teachers – a series of 3 seminars developed in
2012 as a continuation;
2. 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 2011
4. 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
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 2012
3. 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
Please indicate to what extent you agree with the following statements:
60
Totally
agree
50
Agree
40
30
20
10
0
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Disagree
Totally
disagree
No answer
Nuclear power plants can be operated safely?
Radioactive waste can be stored safely?
Materials used in nuclear power plants are controlled and monitored so that it can not be used for nuclear?
The operation of the Cernavoda plant releases no pollutants into the atmosphere?
Canadian technology used at the plant at Cernavoda shows a high degree of safety?
Radiation levels around nuclear power is measured and is below the nationally approved?
Romania needs nuclear energy for industrial development?
In your opinion, school should provide more information about
physics and nuclear energy production?
Not
informed
8%
Well
informed
9%
10%
7%
Somewhat
informed
83%
83%
How well informed do you think you are about
nuclear energy?
Yes
No
No answer
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 13-18 and their teachers
in physics, biology, chemistry to participate in a series of seminars under the tile “Nuclear Power: Myths and
Facts”
Topics:
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Nuclear energy – part of the energy mix. The rebirth of nuclear energy. Arguments for and against”;
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“Nuclear technology. Cernavoda NPP project”;
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“The role of nuclear power in the context of sustainable development and the fight against climate change”;
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“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
SIEN 2011
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 www.sien.ro
Enabling nuclear education
www.e-nuclear.eu
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.
Meeting with the young members of
the PNL political party, March 27th, 2012
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.
“Open Doors” Program at the Politehnica University of Bucharest
•“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
2011
2012
Technical visit and information exchange at
Zwetendorf NPP in Austria and Paks NPP in Hungary
During April 27th – May 1st, 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 17th, 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
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5.
6.
To continue all the previous programs and supporting AREN mother organization
Attracting new members in Romanian YGN
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
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.
Organize a meeting of European Nuclear Young Generation Network in Bucharest in 2013
Attract international funds in order to support education and information programs in
Romania.
Thank you !
You are invited to join AREN!
www.aren.ro
Mihaela Stiopol
Tel. 021 203 82 53
mstiopol@nuclearelectrica.ro; mistiopol@yahoo.com
Lavinia Rizea
Tel: 021.203 1314
lrizea@nuclearelectrica.ro