Chattanooga Engineers Club 
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NEXT MEETING

Nov. 14 - Friday - Chattanooga Convention Center - Room H - Joint meeting of CEC, CTC, IEEE and ANS

The Nuclear Renaissance and Chattanooga - The Reemergence of Chattanooga as a Leader in Nuclear Science and Technology.

The reemergence of nuclear energy has brought both challenges and opportunities to the Tennessee Valley.  In response, members of local industries with ties to nuclear science and technology have come together to revitalize the Chattanooga section of the American Nuclear Society (ANS).  Partnering with local businesses and other organizations with similar interests, the Chattanooga Section of ANS will be working to ensure the reemergence of Chattanootga as a leader in Nuclear Science and Technology.

 

This occasion is not only serving as the official kickoff of the Chattanooga Section of ANS but also as an opportunity for students and professionals to learn more about how nuclear science and technology affect the lives of those in the valley.  In addition to the introduction of this new initiative, a panel of representatives from various industries will provide insight into the diverse opportunities available to those interested in the role of nuclear science and technology in Chattanooga.

 

The program will feature the following:

11:00 Registration

11:30 Lunch

11:45 Introduction - Zackary Rad - TVA  [Mayor Ron Littlefield may now attend]

11:55 ANS and the Young Professional (Mission) - Bill Campbell, Chief Nuclear Officer & Executive VP, TVA
12:10 Panel Introduction - Jan Ivey, Manager, Nuclear Component Engineering, Westinghouse

12:40 Panel Discussion

           - David Howell, VP of Field Services, Westinghouse Electric Co. 
           - Stephane Cai, General Manager, Nuclear Expansion, Alstom Power 
           - Dr. Pradeep Jacob, Erlanger Health System 
           - Andrea Sterdis, Manager, Nuclear Licensing & Industry Affairs, TVA

1:00 Closing Comments

The first 100 attendees to register will receive lunch for free; any following registrations will cost $15 each [Note: at last count, registration was at 119].  Registration for this event can be completed by emailing info@chatc.org or calling the CTC Administrator, Kelley Evatt at 423-209-6813.  The deadline for registration is Monday, November 10.

 

 

FUTURE MEETINGS
Dec. 1 (Monday) - Allan Gentry - Green construction and industrial technology classes as well as other energy efficient construction programs at Cleveland State.

Dec. 15 - Extending the smart-grid: benefits of electric sub-metering for large commercial users. Joe Gordon of UtiliFlex will speak on the concept of how large commercial and industrial customers can use sub-metering to better manage cost, power quality, and conserve energy.

Professional Development Hours (PDH) are available for most meetings.

LAST MEETING
Nov. 3, Monday, Noon - Chattanooga Convention Center, Room #2 - Steve Phillips of Signal Centers. We saw how technology and invention increase the independence of people with limited physical abilities. Many devices were displayed, including aids for hearing, vision and communication.  The mission of Signal Centers is: To strengthen children, adults, and families through services focusing on disabilities, early childhood education, and self sufficiency.  Signal Centers, Inc., is a community based 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization funded through a variety of federal, state, local agencies, local service and community groups, various fund-raising activities, and charitable donations.  For more information, see http://www.signalcenters. 
 
ITEMS OF INTEREST
The regular meeting location of the CEC is the Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza. http://www.chattconvention.org/specifications.htm

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QUESTIONS and SUGGESTIONS
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