Sannah van Balen, a nuclear physicist working as a consultant in energy transitioning, foresees a future in which we move away from the use of fossil fuels.
Her talk offers a fresh perspective on a misunderstood industry and aims to introduce empathy and emotion into the conversation surrounding the science of Nuclear Power. As a young woman working in a male-dominated environment, she is no stranger to tackling stigma. Sannah sees the importance of diversity in work environments and cultures as part of the key to enlightening views and believes in communicating the science of nuclear power to the public in a way that is simple and relatable.
Sannah van Balen, a nuclear physicist working as a consultant in energy transitioning, foresees a future in which we move away from the use of fossil fuels. Her talk offers a fresh perspective on a misunderstood industry and aims to introduce empathy and emotion into the conversation surrounding the science of Nuclear Power. As a young woman working in a male-dominated environment, she is no stranger to tackling stigma. Sannah sees the importance of diversity in work environments and cultures as part of the key to enlightening views and believes in communicating the science of nuclear power to the public in a way that is simple and relatable.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.