https://oecd-nea.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JFbvlCdZRyeAYVDkGm0LTw
Dr Rita Baranwal
Assistant Secretary for the Office of Nuclear Energy
United States Department of Energy (DOE)
Thursday, 14 May 2020 at 15:00-16:00 Paris time
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The NEA WebChats provide leading figures in the nuclear sector an opportunity to share their personal insights with a global audience through in-depth conversations with NEA Director‑General William D. Magwood, IV, exploring current issues and offering new ways to address challenges.
The NEA will host a WebChat on 14 May 2020 with Dr Rita Baranwal, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Nuclear Energy in the United States Department of Energy (DOE). As a recognised leader in nuclear innovation, Dr Baranwal will draw on her personal experience and discuss effective leadership, encouraging innovation and improving gender balance in the nuclear sector. As such, she will address the following and more:
What led her to a career in the nuclear sector?
What is her vision as a leader?
What are the nuclear sector's biggest challenges for the future?
How does she think the nuclear energy sector will evolve in the future and what are the career opportunities for the next generation?
Why should nuclear organisations think about improving gender balance?
The event is free and open to the public with registration, and will feature a Q&A session. Please note that the number of participants is limited and registrations will be handled on a first‑come, first‑served basis.