Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus, because of its geographical proximity, is uniquely positioned to train employees for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Chalk River Labs.
Canadian Light Source Education Programs lead Tracy Walker talks about how her team provides professional development for educators to help bridge the gap between science and science education through experiential learning.
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) held a four-day workshop for Indigenous Girls from Saskatchewan. Called, “Osk âyak ê wîcihisocik—Young people helping themselves,” the event blended science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities with Indigenous teachings.
In this issue, we feature a profile of the National Calibration Reference Center (NCRC) for Bioassay and In Vivo Monitoring. Established in 1982 within Health Canada’s Radiation Protection Bureau, it improves workplace safety through testing that measures workers’ internal exposures to radiation.
Each year, the Student and Young Professionals Committee organizes a student paper contest in conjunction with the CRPA annual conference. Meet this year’s finalists: Meghan Sanderson (Medical and Biological Physics, McMaster University), Nicholas Somer (PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Ontario Tech University), Shayenthiran (Shayen) Sreetharan (PhD Radiation Sciences, McMaster University).
The Anthony J. MacKay Student Paper Contest is held in conjunction with CRPA’s annual conference. Entrants must submit abstracts of no more than 750 words on a topic that is related to some aspect of radiation. These are the abstracts submitted by this year’s finalists.
The Government of Canada’s decision to harmonize their radon exposure limit with Health Canada’s guidelines was welcome news in the radon industry. The Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists is now encouraging provinces to address radon in workplaces.
Jon Aro provides an overview of a licensee’s requirements when a third-party individual is servicing their Class II Prescribed Equipment.
