PNRI Hosts the 4th Philippine Nuclear Youth Summit
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PNRI Hosts the 4th Philippine Nuclear Youth Summit
More than 170 student leaders and young professionals from across the country gathered to bring nuclear science and technology closer to the Filipino youth during the 4th Philippine Nuclear Youth Summit (PNYS) on December 4, 2018 at the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI), Quezon City, Philippines.
The 4th PNYS was organized by the Philippine Young Generation in Nuclear (PYGN), in partnership with the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) to inspire young influencers to promote the beneficial applications of nuclear science and technology to the Filipino people.
Also in attendance are officials from the International Youth Nuclear Congress (IYNC), who invited the Philippines to participate in the IYNC 2020 Congress to be held in Sydney, Australia. The recently founded PNGN is set to become a member of the IYNC.
In the morning, PNRI experts conducted a Nuclear 101 awareness seminar to teach the participants about basic nuclear and radiation concepts, as well as to correct misconceptions and false news about these issues. PNRI also discussed its mandate and the technologies and services that it offers to the general public.
In the afternoon, the participants were split into several simultaneous activities such as the Nuclear Amazing Race, Research Proposal Writeshop and Technical Sessions on nuclear science and technology.
The PYGN also held a Video Making Contest for a 1-2-minute video on the theme “Nuclear Science and Technology Working For You”, with more than 135 video entries showing the beneficial applications of nuclear technology to Filipinos.
The summit capped the day with a unifying activity where the participants wrote their hopes and wishes for nuclear S & T on helium balloons released into the air at the end of the day.
The PYGN aims to organize the PNYS annually to promote the benefits of nuclear science and technology to the Filipino youth.
PNRI to Celebrate the 46th Atomic Energy Week
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PNRI to Celebrate the 46th Atomic Energy Week
Bringing nuclear and radiation applications closer to the Filipino people, the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) will celebrate the 46th Atomic Energy Week (AEW) from December 10-14, 2018 at the PNRI compound with the theme, “Nuclear Science and Technology for the People: Innovation for Collective Prosperity".
The annual AEW celebration, as mandated under Presidential proclamation No. 1211 in 1973, aims to generate awareness of the Filipino people on the beneficial uses of nuclear science and technology.
Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Energy, will be the keynote speaker for the opening ceremonies on December 10.
The PNRI will hold a Research and Development Conference on the afternoon of December 10 and on December 11, with in-depth presentations by PNRI scientists and researchers on various nuclear and radiation applications in agriculture, food, health and medicine, industry, and the environment.
As a pre-event, senior high school students, college students and young professionals will attend the Fourth Philippine Nuclear Youth Summit to be held on December 4, organized by the Philippine Young Generation in Nuclear (PYGN), an organization of young Filipinos that promotes the practice of nuclear science and technology in the Philippines. Officials and representatives from the International Youth Nuclear Congress will also attend the summit.
Meanwhile, 34 teams of high school students from across the country will compete in the national level of the 2018 Philippine Nuclear Science Quiz (PNSQ) on December 13.
PNRI will also have an open-house showcase of several technical exhibits with free guided tours for all visitors on December 12 to 13 and on the morning of December 14. The exhibits will feature the latest nuclear and radiation technologies, products and services by PNRI.
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Missing Density Gauge with Radioactive Materials Recovered
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Missing Density Gauge with Radioactive Materials Recovered
A density gauge equipment with radioactive materials previously reported missing was finally recovered after a two-month search.
The equipment was recovered by its owner, an industrial firm licensed by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI), when an anonymous person tipped them on the whereabouts of the TROXLER 3440. Refusing to identify himself, the John Doe surrendered the equipment to the owner after learning of its health hazards.
Moisture density gauges such as the TROXLER 3440 are used for testing of soil, asphalt and concrete materials, and contain radioactive materials within its shielding that emit significant levels of ionizing radiation.
After informing the police and barangay officials of its successful recovery, the owner transported the equipment to DOST-PNRI on October for further verification/confirmation. The owner then returned the equipment to their facility for safekeeping and has recently filed their concluding report on the incident.
DOST – PNRI is the the agency mandated to license and regulate the use of radioactive materials in industry, medicine, academe, research, and other applications.
