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Introduction to University Network of Excellence in Nuclear Engineering UNENE Sara Amirpour May 31, 2005

Outline. IntroductionUNENE Master of NE ProgramBenefitsChallengesHow to ApplyQuestions. Introduction. What is UNENE? An alliance ofuniversities, nuclear power utilities, research and regulatory agencies for the supportof nuclear education, and R

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Introduction to University Network of Excellence in Nuclear Engineering UNENE Sara Amirpour May 31, 2005

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    1. Introduction to University Network of Excellence in Nuclear Engineering (UNENE) Sara Amirpour May 31, 2005

    2. Outline Introduction UNENE Master of NE Program Benefits Challenges How to Apply Questions

    3. Introduction What is UNENE? An alliance of�universities, nuclear power utilities, research and regulatory agencies for the support�of nuclear education, and R&D capability in Canadian�universities. Established as a not-for-profit corporation by the Government�of Canada in July 22, 2002. Objectives: To assure a sustainable supply of qualified nuclear engineers and scientists to meet the current and future needs of the Canadian nuclear industry To encourage young people to choose nuclear careers. To establish new nuclear professorships in six Ontario universities To enhance funding for nuclear research in selected universities in order to retain and sustain nuclear capability in the universities,

    4. UNENE Master of NE Program A part time program designed for students already employed in the industry Courses offered in compressed weekend format Most Courses are Offered in Durham Region For M.Eng: Need 10 Courses or 8 courses and a Project Also, can choose to take only few of the courses rather than the full program Courses Offered so far: Nuclear Plant Systems and Operations Reactor Physics Nuclear Reactor Safety Design Reactor Thermalhydraulics Radiation Health Risks and Benefits Project Management Nuclear Materials Power Plant Thermodynamics

    5. Benefits Good overview of the plant systems, operation & application of theory Learn the History of CANDU & Nuclear Industry Gain knowledge in advances and different applications of Nuclear Technology Lots of Good discussions and presentations in the class Receive a M.Eng Designation for the program or a certificate for selected courses Program is paid for by OPG Career opportunities at OPG & in the Nuclear Industry

    6. Challenges Minimum 2.5 years of commitment Heavy Workload - Requires a lot of reading, completing group projects, individual assignments, and presentations Need to spend most of evenings and weekends studying Need to make up the time away from work or take it as vacation

    7. How To Apply OPG Approval Obtain prior OPG approval to establish level of OPG financial support Fill out the form �Approval for Extramural Activities� (http://webportal.opg.com/sapportal) with your supervisor. Send to the Department Manager/Director for review and recommendation for approval. Send to John Froats, VP - Engineering & Modifications for approval. Application for Admission Register with one of the following universities: McMaster, Western, or Waterloo Need Further Information Visit www.unene.ca

    8. Questions?

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