As CNTA continues to be active in the CSRA, our efforts and outreach have been documented by the press. Those articles are availalbe here.
Articles
2024
Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness celebrates successful year at Night of Giving, January 3, 2024. The Aiken Standard.
2023
CNTA names winner of 2023 Nuclear Service Award, November 16, 2023. The Aiken Standard.
CNTA to hold annual lecture, banquet Oct. 24, October 19, 2023. The Aiken Standard.
CNTA accepting applications for 2024 high school essay contest, October 14, 2023. The Aiken Standard.
CNTA announces 2024 Educator Grants Program, October 14, 2023. The Aiken Standard.
2023 CNTA Essay Contest Winner: Nuclear Technology in Medicine, October 14, 2023.The Aiken Standard.
CNTA’s Mission is education, October 14, 2023. The Aiken Standard.
CNTA to hold oyster roast fundraiser Saturday, October 5, 2023. The Aiken Standard.
SRS Interns light up CNTA Up & Atom breakfast, August 23, 2023. The Aiken Standard.
Hamilton Molnar named CNTA Executive Director, August 17, 2023. The Aiken Standard.
CNTA holds 21st Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser, May 21, 2023. The Aiken Standard.
Area students win CNTA scholarships, May 12, 2023. The Aiken Standard.
CNTA taking applications for Robert Maher scholarship, May 11, 2023. The Aiken Standard.
Today’s events for May 3, May 2, 2023. The Aiken Standard.
10 local students earn scholarships in essay writing contest, May 1, 2023. WRDW-TV, Augusta GA.
SRS Landlord Transition: From EM to NNSA, Season 3, Episode 9. “Gone Fission Nuclear Report”.
CNTA celebrates achievements at annual meeting, April 19, 2023. The Aiken Standard.
Aiken Tech breakfast celebrates scholarship winners, April 13, 2023. The Aiken Standard.
CNTA teaches course about global energy climate, nuclear solutions, April 1, 2023. The Aiken Standard.
Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness awards 2023 educator grants, March 22, 2023. The Aiken Standard.
Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness recognizes 5 years of young professional outreach, March 18, 2023. The Aiken Standard.
21st Annual CNTA Charity Golf Tournament will be held on May 12, March 16, 2023. The Aiken Standard.
CNTA welcomes new board members for 2023-2024, March 4, 2023. The Aiken Standard.
White Joins NNSA Deputy Administrator On South Carolina Listening Tour, February 7, 2023. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management.
2022
CNTA celebrates service to the community, December 27, 2022. The Aiken Standard.
Donald Zecha receives CNTA’s 2022 Nuclear Service Award, December 10, 2022. The Aiken Standard.
Oyster Roast and Low Country Boil: CNTA event focuses on fundraising, networking, December 4, 2022. The Aiken Standard.
CNTA awards ATC scholarship, November 26, 2022. The Aiken Standard.
Donald Zecha wins CNTA Nuclear Service Award, November 6, 2022. The Aiken Standard.
CNTA accepting applications for 2023 High School Essay Contest, October 26, 2022. The Aiken Standard.
‘Great Milestone:’ Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness celebrates 30th anniversary. October 22, 2022. The Aiken Standard.
CNTA to host Annual Edward Teller Lecture and Banquet Nov. 1. September 12, 2022. The Aiken Standard.
Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness: Members gather for breakfast event. August 28, 2022. The Aiken Standard.
CNTA to hold oyster roast fundraiser in October. August 26, 2022. The Aiken Standard.
Los Alamos historian gives overview of Manhattan Project to Aiken group. August 17, 2022. The Aiken Standard.
CNTA announces winner of 2022 Robert Maher scholarship. August 13, 2022. The Aiken Standard.
Community partnerships inspire students during Aiken STEAM Week. August 9, 2022. The Aiken Standard.
Jim Marra: CNTA executive director follows passions instilled in him by his parents. July 23, 2022. The Aiken Standard.
Aiken High student wins scholarship from CNTA. April 27, 2022. The Aiken Standard.
Column: Despite pandemic, SRS achieves cleanup success. February 18, 2022. The Aiken Standard.
CNTA Welcomes New Board Members. January 11, 2022. The Aiken Standard.
2021
CNTA young professionals event highlighted servant leadership. December 23, 2021. The Aiken Standard.
Giving Back 2021. November 28, 2021. The Aiken Standard.
Plutonium could go to New Mexico next year. It will come from the Savannah River Site. November 20, 2021. The Aiken Standard.
Former NNSA exec applauds SC nuclear work, CNTA education efforts, October 28, 2021, The Aiken Standard
Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness announces 2022 Educator Grants Program, October 24, 2021, The Aiken Standard
Savannah River National Lab wants to be ‘a cornerstone for our national security’, August 25, 2021, The Aiken Standard
Six Area Students Win 2021 CNTA Essay Contest, May 4, 2021, The Aiken Standard
Coalition seeks extra $7.25B for DOE nuclear cleanup, jobs jolt, April 27, 2021, The Aiken Standard
New reactor fuel mission floated for Savannah River Site, DOE documents show, March 5, 2021, The Aiken Standard
How SRS helped lay the foundation for space voyages like Perseverance, February 26, 2021, The Aiken Standard
US defense advantages shrinking, warns retired Navy vice admiral, February 24, 2021, The Aiken Standard
DOE: Management transition at Savannah River National Lab can begin, February 18, 2021, The Aiken Standard
Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness leverages Aiken’s nuclear roots for education, January 23, 2021, The Aiken Standard (copies available in the CNTA office)
Billions could be saved at Savannah River Site by reclassifying radioactive wastes, DOE says, January 8, 2021, The Aiken Standard
2020
Good Deeds: Corporate philanthropy and nonprofit news in the Augusta area, October 31, 2020, The Augusta Chronicle
A future ‘very bright’: Savannah River Site’s defense portfolio expected to expand, October 25, 2020, The Aiken Standard
Nuclear nonprofit CNTA notches successful year despite pandemic challenges, October 22, 2020, The Aiken Standard
Jumbo Saltstone Disposal Unit 7 Nearing Completion– October 7, 2020, The Aiken Standard
Radioactive wastewater successfully taken from SRS, sent to Texas for disposal, September 25, 2020, The Aiken Standard
New management contract at Savannah River National Lab expected in fiscal year 2021, June 26, 2020, The Aiken Standard
Area high schoolers win nuclear technology essay contest– May 11, 2020, The Aiken Standard
Program Helps Students, Teachers, May 1, 2020, The Augusta Chronicle
Local educator grants awarded for STEM projects– April 26, 2020, The Aiken Standard
Savannah River Site Manager Supportive of Standalone Contract for National Lab– February 21, 2020, The Aiken Standard
Study suggests stainless steel might not be best solution for processed nuclear waste, February 3, 2020, The Aiken Standard
Students look to the future in USC Aiken competition, January 25, 2020, The Aiken Standard
Energy Department, contractor Parsons collaborating to address SWPF troubles, January 10, 2020, The Aiken Standard
Videos
March 1, 2019
More jobs in Aiken County: SRS ramping up plutonium production (WRDW)
February 11, 2019
Pit Production: Pros & Cons (WRDW)
January 15, 2019
CNTA Events & Programs (WRDW)
March 9, 2018
Government Agency Upholds Protest for Liquid Waste Mission at Savannah River Site (WJBF)
Older Press Coverage
2019
Cacuci Named Winner of Distinguished Scientist Award at CNTA Lecture- October 17, 2019, The Aiken Standard
Aiken Celebrating 10th Annual Nuclear Science Week- October 14, 2019, The Aiken Standard
Retired Vice Admiral: Pit Production ‘Imperative’- October 14, 2019, The Aiken Standard
Nuclear Science Week Insert- October 13, 2019, The Aiken Standard
Grants Awarded to Three CSRA Teachers- May 25, 2019, The Aiken Standard
Aiken County resolution supports efforts to create plutonium pit facility at SRS – March 20, 2019, The Augusta Chronicle
SRS long-term focus is defense, NNSA official says– February 20, 2019, The Augusta Chronicle
2018
UPDATE | SRNS job opportunity closes Wednesday night – December 12, 2018, WRDW/WAGT
CNTA hosts Annual Edward Teller Lecture at USCA – October 22, 2018, The Aiken Standard
Young Professionals Take Off at CNTA – October 18, 2018, The Aiken Standard
We’re all radioactive: A millennial’s perspective on nuclear – October 18, 2018, The Aiken Standard
CNTA’s mission, vision, value – October 18, 2018, The Aiken Standard
Initiatives encourage young professionals to get involved – October 18, 2018, The Aiken Standard
CNTA’s Annual Edward Teller Lecture is Oct. 18 – October 18, 2018, The Aiken Standard
Man of the Year for Aiken County; Man of Decades for CNTA – October 18, 2018, The Aiken Standard
CNTA expands reach with social media – October 18, 2018, The Aiken Standard
Hundreds more jobs expected at Plant Vogtle, spokesperson says – September 21, 2018, The Aiken Standard
DOE preparing SRS security solicitation – August 25, 2018, The Aiken Standard
SRS manager: Site takeover by NNSA would eventually ‘be logical’ – August 23, 2018, The Aiken Standard
Savannah River Remediation president, interns present at CNTA’s Up & Atom breakfast – July 25, 2018, The Aiken Standard
USC Aiken Hosts CNTA’s Nuclear Institute for STEM Educators – July 8, 2018, The Aiken Standard
CNTA’s annual meeting points to continued growth – April 8, 2018, The Aiken Standard
American Nuclear Society president talks nuclear energy at Aiken lecture – January 11, 2018 – The Aiken Standard
2017
Education shines during Nuclear Science Week – October 21, 2017, The Aiken Standard
CNTA establishes Speakers Bureau to further nuclear knowledge – September 26, 2017, The Aiken Standard
CNTA co-hosts legislative update – July 13, 2017, The Aiken Standard
15th annual CNTA golf tournament raises money for organization – July 6, 2017, The Aiken Standard
MOX funding still mixed in Washington – June 28, 2017, The Aiken Standard
Plutonium pits at core of new Savannah River Site debate – June 14, 2017, The Aiken Standard
CNTA, SRS take over the classroom for Lifelong Learning Series at USCA – April 23, 2017, The Aiken Standard
CNTA gives annual State of Nuclear Industry in S.C. to state legislators – January 30, 2017, The Aiken Standard
SRNL president MacVean says focus is on safety in 2017 – January 12, 2017, The Aiken Standard
2016
CNTA celebrates 25 years with donation to Aiken Tech – December 6, 2016, The Aiken Standard
Christine Langton honored with distinguished award – October 24, 2016, The Aiken Standard
Summer interns at SRR outline projects, progress at breakfast – August 6, 2016, The Aiken Standard
Nuclear engineering student awarded Maher scholarship – July 14, 2016, The Aiken Standard
Area students win CNTA essay contest – June 16, 2016, The Aiken Standard
Workshop opens its registration – May 14, 2016, The Aiken Standard
Nuclear group to hear update – January 5, 2016, The Aiken Standard
2015
SRR brings nuclear to class – December 31, 2015, The Aiken Standard
CNTA offers scholarship opportunities for students – December 24, 2015, The Aiken Standard
Nuclear group awarded $7,000 Challenge Grant – December 19, 2015, The Aiken Standard
Rotary Club of Aiken awards donations to five nonprofits – December 8, 2015
CNTA honors Savannah River National Lab employee – November 14, 2015, The Aiken Standard
SRS advocates talk future concerns SRS leaders, advocates talk future work – October 18, 2015, The Aiken Standard
Cecil Haney talks nuclear outreach at annual lecture – October 18, 2015, The Aiken Standard
SRS influenced creation of local interest groups – October 12, 2015, The Aiken Standard
CNTA names new executive director – October 2, 2015, The Aiken Standard
CNTA to host annual lecture – September 24, 2015, The Aiken Standard
CNTA names scholarship winner – August 4, 2015, The Aiken Standard
CNTA seeks new executive director – July 20, 2015, The Aiken Standard
MOX officials: ‘Recruitment is tough’ – June 15, 2015, The Aiken Standard
Nuclear group to hear MOX updates – June 5, 2015, The Aiken Standard
Nuclear group expands meetings to Canada – May 31, 2015, The Aiken Standard
Group to host SRS manager – April 25, 2015, The Aiken Standard
SRS manager to speak at nuclear group’s breakfast – April 10, 2015, The Aiken Standard
CNTA golf event accepting players – April 5, 2015, The Aiken Standard
Scholarship essay contest focuses on nuclear science and technology – February 10, 2015, The Aiken Standard
Articles and Stories prior to 2015 are available through the CNTA office.