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

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Introduction to University Network of Excellence
in Nuclear Engineering (UNENE)Sara AmirpourMay
31, 2005
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Outline

• Introduction
• UNENE Master of NE Program
• Benefits
• Challenges
• How to Apply
• Questions

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Introduction

• What is UNENE?
• An alliance of universities, nuclear power
  utilities, research and regulatory agencies for
  the support of nuclear education, and RD
  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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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• Questions?