NEA launched the Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework to address critical gaps in capacity building, knowledge transfer and innovation in nuclear skills in an international context.
The 9th meeting of the NEST Management Committee was held on April 15-16, 2024 at NEA headquarters and online. NEA Executive Director William D. Magwood IV opened the meeting by highlighting the continued growth of the NEST Framework and welcoming the Netherlands and Poland, which will soon become full members. This was also the first Management Committee meeting led by the new Chairman and Vice Chairman, who assumed these roles on January 1, 2024.
The agenda covered a wide range of topics and provided an opportunity for NEST project leaders to update management committee members on the progress of the project. Members also heard testimonies from his NEST Fellows who joined his NEST PANDA project in 2023 and provided very positive feedback about their experience at the Paul Scher Institute (PSI). In addition, partners from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the European Commission, the European Nuclear Education Network (ENEN) and the NEA Global Forum on Nuclear Education, Science, Technology and Policy present updates and strengthen coordination on nuclear education and training. did. attempt.
The conference also highlighted efforts to expand and accelerate the scope of the NEST framework. The Board discussed proposals to further expand the framework, facilitate the launch of new NEST projects, and expand the definition of a NEST Fellow.
Management committee members also discussed plans for future NEST activities, including an SMR workshop scheduled to be held at McMaster University in June 2024. Preparations are underway for the first NEST Award Ceremony, which will bring together past and present NEST Fellows. To celebrate their achievements. This event will be held in conjunction with the event to be held on October 10th.th A NEST Management Committee meeting will also be held to commemorate the 5th anniversary.th Anniversary of the NEST Framework.
