Irina Schreiber, a leading researcher at the Laboratory for Analysis of High Energy Physics Data at TSU, took part in the International Intensive School "(in) Visible Force". The program was organized by the Mission Impact platform together with the state corporation Rosatom. The task of the school, which took place in Obninsk, is to develop the leadership potential of women in nuclear energy.
Irina Schreiber is a leading researcher at the Laboratory for Analysis of High Energy Physics Data at TSU and the head of the energy working group at the International Association for Project Management. She shared the experience gained in major international projects. In particular, Irina was directly involved in organizing the CMS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider. In a team of scientists fr om all over the world, Irina participated in the installation of equipment, connecting complex electronic systems and solving many technical tasks for the experiment.
Currently, Irina Schreiber is the deputy head of the Laboratory for Analysis of High Energy Physics Data at TSU. The laboratory participates in a large-scale project to launch a megascience facility, they are developing part of the equipment and software for the Russian super collider NICA (Dubna).
- In the field of nuclear energy, as in many other fields, there are specific barriers that affect the career of women. This problem is typical for all countries and for different areas of activity. The school, which I attended for the second time, is aimed at helping to overcome these barriers through the development of leadership skills and strategic thinking, - says Irina Schreiber.
The most common barriers in the career of women include the priority of a spouse's career and restriction of mobility, male-dominated corporate culture, gender stereotypes, microaggressions and unconscious impartiality.
- The school is organized for young women working in the nuclear energy sector and senior students planning to devote themselves in this industry, says Irina Schreiber. -The focus of the program is on building a personal leadership strategy. Participants from different countries worked to solve the most urgent professional difficulties.
However, earlier studies showed that women are more likely to demonstrate attention to details and a thorough approach, stress resistance and the ability to overcome barriers. Women are more open to innovation, more often demonstrate new initiatives, communication and diplomacy in difficult situations. The school helps young professionals to more effectively use these skills and knowledge in professional and career development.
For reference: Obninsk is the place wh ere the world's first nuclear power plant was opened, one of the main cities on the map of nuclear energy in Russia. It is often called the "City of Peaceful Atom". It introduced atomic technologies in medicine, nuclear submarine fleet, agriculture, etc.
