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3rd memorandum of understanding signed with major Canadian universities Expanding Canada’s National Nuclear Laboratory Partnership Network
CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada’s leading nuclear science and technology laboratory, the Canadian Nuclear Laboratory (CNL), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Atomic Energy I am happy to announce that Canada Limited (AECL), Nuclear Crown Corporation of Canada, and McMaster University are pursuing joint research opportunities. The MOU represents continued progress in Canada’s National Nuclear Research Institute’s efforts to build closer ties with Canadian academia, and is a collaborative effort in health and environmental sciences and clean technology. It’s the third agreement signed in recent weeks with a major Canadian university designed to foster research. Energy and nuclear safety.
The foundations of the MOU are common areas of focus for research organizations, many of which may serve as sources for joint projects and research grant applications, including small modular reactors, hydrogen, materials characterization, medical isotopes, radiation chemistry and so on. As with other recent agreements, the MOU will foster closer ties with McMaster University research teams, enable knowledge mobilization, foster innovation and intellectual property development, and bring benefits to both the nation and industry. It aims to advance solutions that address the challenges of
“AECL, CNL and McMaster University all share a long history of progress in Canadian nuclear science and technology, which is a very strong and important foundation for the agreement signed here today. CNL’s Vice Jeff Griffin, Ph.D. President of science and technology. “The nuclear industry has the potential to address many of the challenges we face here in Canada, from climate change to cancer, but pooling resources and working together towards a common goal will Our commitment as an industry is what drives CNL’s continued outreach and engagement with the academic community, and as part of that effort, we are excited to further develop our relationship with McMaster University. I have.”
Amy Gottschling, AECL’s Vice President of Science, Technology and Commercial Oversight, said: “AECL is committed to making links to advance nuclear science and technology and innovation, and to achieve this, we need strong academic contributions, such as we know McMaster already provides. We look forward to integrating our research efforts to advance strategic goals and objectives in the areas of health, safety, security, energy and the environment.”
Dave Tucker, McMaster Assistant Vice President Research (Nuclear), said the partners will work together to advance research that addresses America’s most pressing challenges, including the growing need for clean energy solutions.
“As the Canadian Nuclear University, McMaster will work with CNL and AECL to develop complementary nuclear facilities, research and development facilities to create the specialized nuclear workforce and technology needed for Canada to achieve its net-zero ambitions. We are proud to be able to optimize and expand our assets, educational programs,” he says. .
Together, CNL, AECL and McMaster operate some of the most unique and advanced nuclear facilities and laboratories in Canada and around the world. McMaster University is home to world-class nuclear research facilities. Used to conduct research and produce isotopes for medical use, the McMaster Reactor (MNR) is considered Canada’s most powerful research reactor by the Canadian University. Meanwhile, the Chalk River Laboratory, managed by CNL on behalf of AECL, contains a variety of advanced laboratories, including laboratories dedicated to nuclear fuel development and testing, biological research, analytical chemistry, thermal hydraulics, and mechanical testing. nuclear power facilities. Please name a few. By improving access to these facilities, the three organizations will not only pursue joint research projects and programs, but will also strive to become a leader within the industry by providing richer and more dynamic learning opportunities for the next generation of the nuclear field. We hope to develop a more talented and diverse workforce. Scientists, engineers, technical experts.
The recent deal is also aligned with CNL’s new corporate strategy, Vision 2030. Vision 2030, launched earlier this year, identifies what CNL sees as a central role in the future Canadian nuclear environment. CNL serves as a national resource for all levels of government, the nuclear industry, the broader private sector, and academia, working with other organizations to develop innovative Canadian products and services, including carbon-free energy. We aim to facilitate deployment. Cancer and other therapeutics, non-proliferation technologies and waste management solutions.
For more information on CNL, including research projects and programs, please visit www.cnl.ca. For more information on Vision 2030, please visit www.cnl.ca/vision2030.
About CNL As Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology laboratory, operating under the direction of AECL, CNL is a world leader in the development of innovative nuclear science and technology products and services. Guided by an ambitious corporate strategy known as Vision 2030, CNL will deliver on three strategic priorities of national importance: restoring and protecting the environment, advancing clean energy technologies, and contributing to Canadian health. doing.
Leveraging assets owned by Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), CNL also serves as a link between government, the nuclear industry, the broader private sector, and academia. CNL works with these sectors to bring innovative Canadian products and services for real-world use, including carbon-free energy, cancer and other therapies, non-proliferation technologies, and waste management solutions. I am making progress.
For more information on CNL, please visit www.cnl.ca.
About AECLAECL is a federal government corporation with the authority to advance Canada’s nuclear opportunities. AECL enables nuclear science and technology, owns the Chalk River Laboratory and other sites, and manages the Canadian government’s radioactive waste liability. Directs and evaluates CNL work through contracts.
Since 1952, AECL has designed and developed a fleet of CANDU reactors in service with Canada and five other countries. Worldwide, he has provided over a billion isotopes for cancer detection and therapy. Today, we bring value to Canadians by supporting 14 federal agencies and the global nuclear industry.
For more information on AECL, please visit www.aecl.ca.
About McMaster University Located in Hamilton, Ontario, McMaster University is one of Canada’s most research-intensive universities and one of the country’s leading nuclear research institutions. For over 65 years, McMaster has maintained an active research program in nuclear science and engineering. The McMaster campus houses a unique suite of world-class nuclear research facilities underpinned by the McMaster Reactor, a multi-purpose research reactor that provides neutrons for the production of medical isotopes and scientific research. The Nuclear Research Facility at McMaster University provides cancer treatments to more than 70,000 patients each year while enabling discoveries in medicine, clean energy, nuclear safety, materials and environmental sciences.
For more information about McMaster, please visit https://nuclear.mcmaster.ca.
CNL contact:Patrick QuinnDirector of Corporate Communications1-866-886-2325
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CNL and AECL continue to pursue closer ties with the Canadian academic community through MOU with MCMASTER University
Karen Huynh, Director of Science and Technology Programs, AECL. Dave Tucker, McMaster’s Assistant Vice President, Research (Nuclear). Also, CNL’s Vice President of Science and Technology, he will be joined by Dr. Jeff Griffin to sign a new agreement to foster collaborative research between organizations in health and environmental sciences, clean energy, and nuclear safety.
Source: Canadian Nuclear Laboratory (CNL)
