Canadian Nuclear Society Ontario Tech Branch
About us
The Canadian Nuclear Society is a not-for-profit organization serving the nuclear industry representing individuals contributing to, or otherwise supporting nuclear science and engineering in Canada. The CNS - OTU Branch is the branch representing students, professors, and alumni of Ontario Tech University located in Oshawa, Ontario. The branch promotes the exchange of information & knowledge, within the nuclear professional and academic community, in the field of applied nuclear science, engineering, and technology.
Activities include:
- Hosting technical seminars, presentations and discussions from industry professionals
- Site visits to nuclear facilities
- Speaker presentations by professors contributing to the education of nuclear sciences
- Participation in conferences in conjunction with sister branches, as well as companies & organizations in the nuclear industry such as OPG, AECL, NAYGN, CNA, etc.
History
The Canadian Nuclear Society – Ontario Tech University [Formerly UOIT] branch was formed in March of 2005. The members of the CNS - OTU Branch comprise principally of students and professionals from the Nuclear Science and Engineering discipline.
Objective
To organize and facilitate events, activities, and seminars for the exchange of information, fostering the research, development, and beneficial utilization of nuclear science and technology, for peaceful uses. To act as a not-for-profit corporation in encouraging Education and the exchange of Knowledge in the nuclear industry to enhance professional & technical capabilities of those involved in the nuclear field in the Canadian context.