The Global Forum Rising Stars Programme’s mission is to reach within the nuclear field, adjacent disciplines, and beyond to welcome female rising stars in science, technology, education and policy into the global nuclear community.

Following on from the success of the inaugaral Rising Stars workshop hosted at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in September 2023, the 2024 edition was hosted at the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Karlsruhe, Germany on 25-26 November 2024.

The programme included: 

• Opening remarks by NEA Director-General, William D. Magwood, IV and Dr Tatiana Ivanova, Head of NEA Division of Nuclear Science and Education
• Plenary speech by Dr Ulla Engelmann, JRC Director for Nuclear Safety and Security.
• Invited talks by selected participants;
• Poster session for participants;
• Navigating Nuclear Research Careers panel;
• Interactive career development session;
• Mentoring & networking opportunities;
• Certificate of participation for attendees; and 
• A half day tour of the JRC research facilities. 

The 2025 edition will be hosted by the University of Michigan in parallel with the first NEA Global Forum Symposium during the week of 29 September - 3 October 2025. For more information, please contact risingstars@oecd-nea.org.