The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) works to address the underrepresentation of women in the nuclear field through the IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) and the Lise Meitner Programme (LMP).
By enabling more women to enter and pursue careers in the nuclear field, the programmes help build the future nuclear workforce.
In celebration of the 2024 International Women’s Day, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is set to host an event, ‘For More Women in Nuclear: IAEA Marie Sklodowska Curie Fellowship and the Lise Meitner Programmes’, on 7-8 March. Over 400 programme recipients will participate in career talk sessions and networking activities, including with senior experts and representatives of the nuclear industry.
This was disclosed in a statement by the IAEA.
This is part of a deliberate strategy to enable more women enter and pursue careers in the nuclear field; as the programmes help build the future nuclear workforce.
Director General Grossi will open the event on 7 March at 14:00 CET in Boardroom B, on the first floor of the M-Building of the Vienna International Centre, Vienna, Austria. The opening session will include a high-level panel discussion to focus on breaking barriers and supporting the next generation of women leaders.
At the closing session, a “Statement for more Women in Nuclear” will be presented by the programme recipients to the IAEA.
This event will bring together MSCFP students and alumnae, and the LMP participants, to exchange ideas and to strengthen their network and leadership skills. This is also an occasion for industry to meet with this rapidly growing community of women nuclear experts and explore opportunities to advance their careers.
The IAEA has also called for more partnership with public and private sectors, academia and civil society to work together for more women inclusion in nuclear industry.
