Daily Session and Social Event Program
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- M July 20
- T July 21
- W July 22
- Th July 23
- F July 24
- All Rooms
- Wu Centre Chancellor's Room
- McConnell Dining Hall
- Grad House
Wu Centre Chancellor’s Room
Land acknowledgement and Symposium opens
CREATE program overview
This will be a “Nuclear 101” style lecture, with an overview of nuclear reactions, including the fission process, and the different modes of decay. Different forms of radiation (alpha, beta, positron, gamma) will be introduced.
For new graduates entering the nuclear industry, understanding and embracing the habits of a healthy safety culture is essential. Safety culture refers to the collective commitment of individuals and organizations to prioritize safety in all decisions and actions. In a nuclear environment, where even minor lapses can have significant consequences for public health, the environment, and the facility itself, maintaining a proactive and vigilant approach to safety is non-negotiable. New graduates must develop a mindset that values continuous learning, adherence to protocols, and a questioning attitude to identify potential hazards before they escalate. By actively participating in safety training, understanding operational procedures, and seeking mentorship from experienced professionals, they contribute to the culture of accountability and risk awareness that is foundational in the nuclear industry. Join Claire for a guided discussion of safety culture in the nuclear space, including a reflection activity.
The first half of this session will be an introduction to regional overpower protection and the relevant nuclear power plant departments that are affected by this (reactor safety, reactor physics). Descriptions of what the various roles of workers in these departments entail will be provided.
The second half of the session will be an overview of technical topics such as safe operating envelopes and limits and how these are established/used in practice, description of normal operating versus transient states from an ROP perspective, and how modelling is used to support ROP.
Students dine free at McConnell Dining Hall; buffet supper available for purchase for non-student participants.
Mix and mingle with CLEAN participants. Cash bar. Light snacks/food (chips, sandwiches) available for purchase. Student participants have access to McConnell Dining Hall for complementary supper prior to Reception.
Wu Centre Chancellor’s Room
Land acknowledgement and Symposium opens
CREATE program overview
This will be a “Nuclear 101” style lecture, with an overview of nuclear reactions, including the fission process, and the different modes of decay. Different forms of radiation (alpha, beta, positron, gamma) will be introduced.
For new graduates entering the nuclear industry, understanding and embracing the habits of a healthy safety culture is essential. Safety culture refers to the collective commitment of individuals and organizations to prioritize safety in all decisions and actions. In a nuclear environment, where even minor lapses can have significant consequences for public health, the environment, and the facility itself, maintaining a proactive and vigilant approach to safety is non-negotiable. New graduates must develop a mindset that values continuous learning, adherence to protocols, and a questioning attitude to identify potential hazards before they escalate. By actively participating in safety training, understanding operational procedures, and seeking mentorship from experienced professionals, they contribute to the culture of accountability and risk awareness that is foundational in the nuclear industry. Join Claire for a guided discussion of safety culture in the nuclear space, including a reflection activity.
The first half of this session will be an introduction to regional overpower protection and the relevant nuclear power plant departments that are affected by this (reactor safety, reactor physics). Descriptions of what the various roles of workers in these departments entail will be provided.
The second half of the session will be an overview of technical topics such as safe operating envelopes and limits and how these are established/used in practice, description of normal operating versus transient states from an ROP perspective, and how modelling is used to support ROP.
Students dine free at McConnell Dining Hall; buffet supper available for purchase for non-student participants.
Mix and mingle with CLEAN participants. Cash bar. Light snacks/food (chips, sandwiches) available for purchase. Student participants have access to McConnell Dining Hall for complementary supper prior to Reception.
- All Rooms
- Wu Centre Chancellor's Room
- Wu Centre Atrium
Wu Centre Chancellor’s Room
The first half of this session delivers an overview of general chemistry principles as applied to nuclear power plant systems, including apparent pH, heavy versus light water dissociation constants, conductivity, purification and ion exchange resin. A quick introduction to the primary heat transport system, moderator, and steam side of a typical CANDU-6 reactor will be provided.
The second half of the session is a more detailed look at CANDU primary heat transport system (PHTS) chemistry, including the motivation for hot conditioning, the flow-accelerated corrosion of magnetite in vulnerable areas of the PHTS, and radioactivity transport. The synergy between pH and conductivity to assess out-of-specification parameters will be introduced.
The first half of this session delivers an introduction to water radiolysis, highlighting key radiolysis products for the CANDU moderator system.
The second half of the session provides a more detailed dive into Moderator chemistry, including material degradation issues.
In this session, participants will gain:
- Knowledge of the mechanisms of some of the main forms of corrosion that affect the systems discussed
- An understanding of past and present corrosion monitoring and mitigation strategies
- An appreciation for the relationship between the chemistry, design, and materials of construction in CANDU systems
RPC has experience developing, designing, and installing innovative solutions for the nuclear industry across Canada and around the world. In fact, in the early 1990’s, RPC developed one of the world’s first computerized ultrasonic flowmeters. With an expertise in the design of nuclear inspection tooling, RPC has developed proprietary technology in both high-temperature flowmetering and on-line ultrasonic systems. This, coupled with highly specialized staff, has given RPC an excellent reputation for solving very difficult problems in the nuclear industry.
An overview of the instrumentation and tool services, as offered by the Research and Productivity Council, will be provided. A short demo with an ultrasonic inspection system will be provided.
Nuclear safety has traditionally been grounded in rigorous technical analysis from deterministic and probabilistic safety assessments to advanced modelling and uncertainty quantification. However, analysis alone does not make decisions. Real-world nuclear decisions, whether supporting plant operations, licensing approvals, or emerging applications such as isotope production, require the integration of technical insight with engineering judgment, operating experience, and an understanding of uncertainty and risk.
This talk explores how nuclear safety decisions are actually made in practice, moving beyond analysis to examine the interplay between technical results, uncertainty, human judgment, and organizational context. Drawing on industry experience across reactor operations, refurbishment, and new nuclear development, the discussion will highlight the challenges of translating analysis into action, the importance of escalating and resolving weak signals, and the role of decision-making frameworks in sustaining safety and public trust. The talk aims to provide a practical perspective on how the nuclear industry can better bridge the gap between knowing and doing.
The OCNI Reception is your chance to unwind, reconnect, and build relationships with key players across the nuclear supply chain—all in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Free for students.
Wu Centre Chancellor’s Room
The first half of this session delivers an overview of general chemistry principles as applied to nuclear power plant systems, including apparent pH, heavy versus light water dissociation constants, conductivity, purification and ion exchange resin. A quick introduction to the primary heat transport system, moderator, and steam side of a typical CANDU-6 reactor will be provided.
The second half of the session is a more detailed look at CANDU primary heat transport system (PHTS) chemistry, including the motivation for hot conditioning, the flow-accelerated corrosion of magnetite in vulnerable areas of the PHTS, and radioactivity transport. The synergy between pH and conductivity to assess out-of-specification parameters will be introduced.
The first half of this session delivers an introduction to water radiolysis, highlighting key radiolysis products for the CANDU moderator system.
The second half of the session provides a more detailed dive into Moderator chemistry, including material degradation issues.
In this session, participants will gain:
- Knowledge of the mechanisms of some of the main forms of corrosion that affect the systems discussed
- An understanding of past and present corrosion monitoring and mitigation strategies
- An appreciation for the relationship between the chemistry, design, and materials of construction in CANDU systems
RPC has experience developing, designing, and installing innovative solutions for the nuclear industry across Canada and around the world. In fact, in the early 1990’s, RPC developed one of the world’s first computerized ultrasonic flowmeters. With an expertise in the design of nuclear inspection tooling, RPC has developed proprietary technology in both high-temperature flowmetering and on-line ultrasonic systems. This, coupled with highly specialized staff, has given RPC an excellent reputation for solving very difficult problems in the nuclear industry.
An overview of the instrumentation and tool services, as offered by the Research and Productivity Council, will be provided. A short demo with an ultrasonic inspection system will be provided.
Nuclear safety has traditionally been grounded in rigorous technical analysis from deterministic and probabilistic safety assessments to advanced modelling and uncertainty quantification. However, analysis alone does not make decisions. Real-world nuclear decisions, whether supporting plant operations, licensing approvals, or emerging applications such as isotope production, require the integration of technical insight with engineering judgment, operating experience, and an understanding of uncertainty and risk.
This talk explores how nuclear safety decisions are actually made in practice, moving beyond analysis to examine the interplay between technical results, uncertainty, human judgment, and organizational context. Drawing on industry experience across reactor operations, refurbishment, and new nuclear development, the discussion will highlight the challenges of translating analysis into action, the importance of escalating and resolving weak signals, and the role of decision-making frameworks in sustaining safety and public trust. The talk aims to provide a practical perspective on how the nuclear industry can better bridge the gap between knowing and doing.
The OCNI Reception is your chance to unwind, reconnect, and build relationships with key players across the nuclear supply chain—all in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Free for students.
- All Rooms
- Harriet Irving Library Room 318
- Off-Site
- Student Union Building (SUB) Ballroom
In Harriet Irving Library Rooms 318 and 303
In collaboration with UNB’s J. Herbert Smith Centre for Technology Management & Entrepreneurship
Onsite at HIL 318
An overview of current key SMR cybersecurity challenges and highlight some of recent research findings from Dr. Al-Anbagi’s work, including and future focus research areas.
This facility is unique in Canada, consisting of a state-of-the-art, realistic cyber security research, training, and exercise environment for nuclear infrastructure. CLEAN participants will tour the CNL Cyber Range and participate in a half-day session, learning about cyber security fundamentals learning to identify and classify digital assets in operational technology systems. Transportation will be arranged for tour participants. Participants will be split into tour groups, with one group receiving a lecture-style presentation while the other tours the facility, followed by switching over.
Students will be divided into groups of ~5-6, with each group joining one of the Symposium’s speakers at a round table. Each group will have ~10 minutes with the speaker to network and chat. Prompts for discussion will be available at the tables. Speakers will remain seated at their tables, while student groups rotate through in 10-minute intervals until all groups have visited all speaker stations.
All CLEAN CREATE participants will gather for drinks and mingling, followed by a buffet-style supper. CLEAN CREATE Symposium sponsors such as NB Power, CNL, Kinectrics will have exhibitor tables and will be looking to chat with students!
All registered participants receive a drink ticket. Cash bar available.
5:00pm – 6:00pm – Cocktail hour
6:00pm – 8:00pm – Dinner and Exhibitor/Career Fair
In Harriet Irving Library Rooms 318 and 303
In collaboration with UNB’s J. Herbert Smith Centre for Technology Management & Entrepreneurship
Onsite at HIL 318
An overview of current key SMR cybersecurity challenges and highlight some of recent research findings from Dr. Al-Anbagi’s work, including and future focus research areas.
This facility is unique in Canada, consisting of a state-of-the-art, realistic cyber security research, training, and exercise environment for nuclear infrastructure. CLEAN participants will tour the CNL Cyber Range and participate in a half-day session, learning about cyber security fundamentals learning to identify and classify digital assets in operational technology systems. Transportation will be arranged for tour participants. Participants will be split into tour groups, with one group receiving a lecture-style presentation while the other tours the facility, followed by switching over.
Students will be divided into groups of ~5-6, with each group joining one of the Symposium’s speakers at a round table. Each group will have ~10 minutes with the speaker to network and chat. Prompts for discussion will be available at the tables. Speakers will remain seated at their tables, while student groups rotate through in 10-minute intervals until all groups have visited all speaker stations.
All CLEAN CREATE participants will gather for drinks and mingling, followed by a buffet-style supper. CLEAN CREATE Symposium sponsors such as NB Power, CNL, Kinectrics will have exhibitor tables and will be looking to chat with students!
All registered participants receive a drink ticket. Cash bar available.
5:00pm – 6:00pm – Cocktail hour
6:00pm – 8:00pm – Dinner and Exhibitor/Career Fair
- All Rooms
- UNB Forestry Building
- Off-Site
Pick up at UNB’s Forestry Building, 28 Dineen Drive, Fredericton.
Pick up for those registered for the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station tour. Attendees MUST have 2 physical forms of photo ID, one of which must be government-issued.
Please note, this tour is only for students. During the visit to PLNGS, small group tours of the select areas of the station (e.g., turbine hall, water treatment plant) will be provided. A visit to the on-site control room simulator, where future station operators complete their training, will include an interactive demo. Additional classroom style sessions on subjects such as community engagement and nuclear safety culture will be provided. Visitors will have an opportunity to meet with early career professionals working in a variety of station roles. A draft schedule is shown below:
9:00am – arrival to PLNGS security. Check-in for each attendee with security.
9:30am – Pre-job briefing for the site and breakfast
10:00am – Pre-job briefing for the tour
10:15am – Control room simulator and plant tour
12:15pm – Lunch at PLNGS
1:00pm – Presentations and Q&A with technical experts
2:30pm – Departure from PLNGS to return to UNB
Pick up at UNB’s Forestry Building, 28 Dineen Drive, Fredericton.
Pick up for those registered for the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station tour. Attendees MUST have 2 physical forms of photo ID, one of which must be government-issued.
Please note, this tour is only for students. During the visit to PLNGS, small group tours of the select areas of the station (e.g., turbine hall, water treatment plant) will be provided. A visit to the on-site control room simulator, where future station operators complete their training, will include an interactive demo. Additional classroom style sessions on subjects such as community engagement and nuclear safety culture will be provided. Visitors will have an opportunity to meet with early career professionals working in a variety of station roles. A draft schedule is shown below:
9:00am – arrival to PLNGS security. Check-in for each attendee with security.
9:30am – Pre-job briefing for the site and breakfast
10:00am – Pre-job briefing for the tour
10:15am – Control room simulator and plant tour
12:15pm – Lunch at PLNGS
1:00pm – Presentations and Q&A with technical experts
2:30pm – Departure from PLNGS to return to UNB
- All Rooms
- Harriet Irving Library Room 318
- Off-Site
- Grad House
In Harriet Irving Library Rooms 318 and 303
The Marine Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence (MAMCE) ensures the adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) in the industrial marine sector of Canada, developing methods, procedures and effective workforce training systems. The UNB Engineering “COREHub” facility hosts some of the MAMCE’s AM capabilities. On this tour, MAMCE’s Director, Dr. Mohsen Mohammadi, will show learners sample parts, discuss industrial applications of additive manufacturing, and introduce powder materials. A demonstration and explanation of an operating 3D printing machine will also be provided! Transportation will be arranged for tour participants. Students must attend this tour.
An overview of molten salt chemistry for small modular reactor designs will be provided, including fuel and coolant salts. Key molten salt thermochemical properties and how to accurately measure these will be discussed.
UNB Grad House
In Harriet Irving Library Rooms 318 and 303
An overview of molten salt chemistry for small modular reactor designs will be provided, including fuel and coolant salts. Key molten salt thermochemical properties and how to accurately measure these will be discussed.
The Marine Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence (MAMCE) ensures the adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) in the industrial marine sector of Canada, developing methods, procedures and effective workforce training systems. The UNB Engineering “COREHub” facility hosts some of the MAMCE’s AM capabilities. On this tour, MAMCE’s Director, Dr. Mohsen Mohammadi, will show learners sample parts, discuss industrial applications of additive manufacturing, and introduce powder materials. A demonstration and explanation of an operating 3D printing machine will also be provided! Transportation will be arranged for tour participants. Students must attend this tour.
UNB Grad House
