Category: the winning edge
U.S. WIN March 2023 Twitter Takeover: Betsy Brunner
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>Good morning! Welcome to <a href=https://twitter.com/hashtag/DayInTheLife?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>#DayInTheLife</a> me! My name is Betsy Brunner and I am the Communications Liaison for the <a href=https://twitter.com/hashtag/NetZero?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>#NetZero</a> Program at <a href=https://twitter.com/INL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>@INL</a>. My job is to help communicate our vision to change the world's <a href=https://twitter.com/hashtag/energy?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>#energy</a> future. I like to start my days <a href=https://twitter.com/hashtag/early?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>#early</a> to get ahead of the curve. <a href=https://t.co/64O4HtWFuS>pic.twitter.com/64O4HtWFuS</a></p>— U.S. WIN (@WomenInNuclear) <a href=https://twitter.com/WomenInNuclear/status/1633819886165307393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>March 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src=https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js charset=”utf-8″></script>
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>My job is to communicate all of the incredible work we are doing, including how <a href=https://twitter.com/hashtag/advancednuclear?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>#advancednuclear</a> technologies can play an important role in reducing <a href=https://twitter.com/hashtag/CO2?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>#CO2</a> emissions. Here's one video we created that paints a picture of what the future could look like. <a href=https://t.co/gIZGLZRdrT>https://t.co/gIZGLZRdrT</a></p>— U.S. WIN (@WomenInNuclear) <a href=https://twitter.com/WomenInNuclear/status/1633822551238660096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>March 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src=https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js charset=”utf-8″></script>
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>After I catch up on emails, I like taking these two for a walk before the real work begins. It’s a great reminder of why I do what I do—because I want to help our nation implement carbon pollution-free energy sources that will help protect this place I love so much. <a href=https://twitter.com/hashtag/dayinthelife?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>#dayinthelife</a> <a href=https://t.co/ee5grJNMYA>pic.twitter.com/ee5grJNMYA</a></p>— U.S. WIN (@WomenInNuclear) <a href=https://twitter.com/WomenInNuclear/status/1633846100153999363?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>March 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src=https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js charset=”utf-8″></script>
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>WiN has been an incredible organization to be part of. <a href=https://twitter.com/KandasamyJhansi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>@KandasamyJhansi</a>–a brilliant mind and inspiring woman–encouraged me to join. Being able to tell her story of persistence, creativity, and collaboration is a rewarding part of this job. <a href=https://twitter.com/hashtag/dayinthelife?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>#dayinthelife</a> <a href=https://t.co/7Do3Kn4HL9>https://t.co/7Do3Kn4HL9</a></p>— U.S. WIN (@WomenInNuclear) <a href=https://twitter.com/WomenInNuclear/status/1633870762397270016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>March 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src=https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js charset=”utf-8″></script>
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>As a communications professional, I do a lot of <a href=https://twitter.com/hashtag/writing?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>#writing</a>. Today, I'm working on a piece about the incredible research happening <a href=https://twitter.com/INL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>@INL</a> that's moving the nation to <a href=https://twitter.com/hashtag/netzero?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>#netzero</a>. Why? 1 reason: to inspire more people to be part of the solution. So.Many.<a href=https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wins?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>#Wins</a> <a href=https://twitter.com/hashtag/nuclearenergy?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>#nuclearenergy</a> <a href=https://twitter.com/hashtag/dayinthelife?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>#dayinthelife</a></p>— U.S. WIN (@WomenInNuclear) <a href=https://twitter.com/WomenInNuclear/status/1633888881417531392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>March 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src=https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js charset=”utf-8″></script>
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”><a href=https://twitter.com/hashtag/DayInTheLife?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>#DayInTheLife</a> of a comms professional: Helping people understand that <a href=https://twitter.com/hashtag/nuclear?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>#nuclear</a> can create carbon pollution free electricity & it can also generate <a href=https://twitter.com/hashtag/cleanhydrogen?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>#cleanhydrogen</a> that could help decarbonize the transportation industry like this article discusses: <a href=https://t.co/oBz6hPI5Bl>https://t.co/oBz6hPI5Bl</a></p>— U.S. WIN (@WomenInNuclear) <a href=https://twitter.com/WomenInNuclear/status/1633918073949528064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>March 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src=https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js charset=”utf-8″></script>
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”><a href=https://twitter.com/hashtag/DayInTheLife?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>#DayInTheLife</a>: Another aspect of this job is dispelling myths related to <a href=https://twitter.com/hashtag/nuclearenergy?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>#nuclearenergy</a> generation. Today, I'm working on edits to a new episode of our Myth Busters series. Here's a previous episode that answers questions about environmental impacts: <a href=https://t.co/eRc4wdU933>https://t.co/eRc4wdU933</a></p>— U.S. WIN (@WomenInNuclear) <a href=https://twitter.com/WomenInNuclear/status/1633935438426566657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>March 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src=https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js charset=”utf-8″></script>
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”><a href=https://twitter.com/hashtag/DayInTheLife?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>#DayInTheLife</a>: I work remotely from Logan, UT where smog is a regular problem. The mountains in the background are fuzzy because of this. Seeing and breathing this helps reinforce the need to add <a href=https://twitter.com/hashtag/nuclear?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>#nuclear</a> to the energy mix. Glad I am part of the solution. <a href=https://t.co/yuWTjoKUB0>pic.twitter.com/yuWTjoKUB0</a></p>— U.S. WIN (@WomenInNuclear) <a href=https://twitter.com/WomenInNuclear/status/1633962906281975809?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>March 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src=https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js charset=”utf-8″></script>
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”><a href=https://twitter.com/hashtag/DayInTheLife?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>#DayInTheLife</a>: One of the most rewarding parts of my day today was talking with nuclear engineers about how their work can help the nation meet its <a href=https://twitter.com/hashtag/NetZero?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>#NetZero</a> commitments. These incredible people dedicate decades of their lives to helping create a better <a href=https://twitter.com/hashtag/energyfuture?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>#energyfuture</a></p>— U.S. WIN (@WomenInNuclear) <a href=https://twitter.com/WomenInNuclear/status/1633988538801831937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>March 10, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src=https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js charset=”utf-8″></script>
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”><a href=https://twitter.com/hashtag/DayInTheLife?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>#DayInTheLife</a>: Wrapping up another rewarding day. It's great to be part of a team <a href=https://twitter.com/hashtag/creatingchange?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>#creatingchange</a> with <a href=https://twitter.com/hashtag/nuclearenergy?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>#nuclearenergy</a>. Many thanks to WIN for the opportunity to share what it is like to be in the nuclear industry as a comms professional! Time to take the boys out again! <a href=https://t.co/AScXjcVbJj>pic.twitter.com/AScXjcVbJj</a></p>— U.S. WIN (@WomenInNuclear) <a href=https://twitter.com/WomenInNuclear/status/1633996843058364416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>March 10, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src=https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js charset=”utf-8″></script>
GROW Mentoring Program: A Mentor-Mentee Pairing – TeShania Bey (Mentee)
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U.S. WIN February 2023 Twitter Takeover: Nicole Flippin
U.S. WIN Member Spotlight: Shanteka Glover
Education/Certifications:
- S., Computer Science, South Carolina State University, 2009
- B.A., concentration in Project Management, Strayer University, 2012
- S.I.S, Information Systems Management, Strayer University, 2020
Employment:
- Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC; Sr. IT Technical & Business Analyst (2021 – Present)
- Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC; Senior Computer Security Engineer (2018 – 2021)
- CB&I/Areva MOX Services, LLC; Software Applications Engineer II (2009 – 2018)
Why did you choose the nuclear field or how did you end up in the nuclear field?
I ended up in the nuclear field through an internship and partnership in 2008 with South Carolina State University (Orangeburg, SC) and Shaw/Areva Federal Services at Savannah River Site (SRS) in 2008. The summer of 2008, I became a software design intern and learned a lot about my group, the project (MOX Project) I was working on, and SRS’s history, mission, and various career opportunities. I also enjoyed the people I got to meet during my internship, some of whom are friends to this day. Upon returning to SCSU for my senior year, I was offered a full-time position in the group with which I was an intern. Since this time, my career and opportunities in the nuclear industry has blossomed. I am grateful for the education and internship that set me on this path, and I hope that students today will see the importance of internships as it is often the first foot in the door.
What advice do you have for women in the nuclear field?
Be the change you seek. You belong in the room, at the table, the head of the table, and you even have the capability to create new rooms. Never feel that you are inadequate in this male-dominated industry. Don’t be afraid to go after what you want and seek new opportunities. Then, as you grow, don’t be afraid to be a light to the next generation of women in nuclear.
What is your favorite work memory or accomplishment?
My favorite work accomplishment is becoming one of the seven founders in establishing and chartering the Savannah River Site – Women in Nuclear (SRS-WIN) chapter in Aiken, SC at Savannah River Site in 2015. Not only was I a founder, but I also became the inaugural public outreach chair from 2015 – 2019 and just completed my presidency/chairing of the chapter from 2019-2022. We started out as an extremely small chapter with fewer than 20 members, but the organization now has well more than 500 members. During my tenure as inaugural public outreach chair, SRS-WIN became a national and local award-winning chapter as the “Most Reactive Chapter” in 2016 during National Nuclear Science Week, “Best T-Shirt Design” in 2016 for the University Hospital Miracle Mile Breast Cancer Walk, and earned the SRS nickname of “Boots on the Ground.” From our extensive work in the community and contributions to the nuclear industry, I was nominated by my chapter and won the U.S. WIN Region II Leadership Award in 2018.
