Women's History Month Spotlight: ANS President, Lisa Marshall
Have you ever met a legend? In this final episode of our Women’s History Month series, Danielle sits down with Lisa Marshall, President of the American Nuclear Society (ANS) and longtime Director of Outreach and Engagement for NC State’s Department of Nuclear Engineering.
For over two decades, Lisa has been a tireless champion for students, a trailblazer in outreach and retention strategies, and a visionary leader within the nuclear space.
From building one of the nation’s leading outreach programs from scratch to her presidency at ANS, Lisa shares her journey with wisdom, humility, and humor.
🔹 In this episode, we cover:
- How Lisa built a career by saying yes to opportunities — and how you can too
- What retention really means in a nuclear engineering program
- Professional (not “soft”) skills every student needs but rarely gets taught
- Advice for women entering STEM fields and how to stop disqualifying yourself
- What it’s really like being ANS President — and how many flights it takes to lead the industry
- Her love of science fiction, roti, and futuristic green cities with tiny homes
💡 Quote to remember:
"How dare you not give your talents to an industry that has such an impact on society—not only within the United States, but internationally." — Lisa Marshall
🧠 Perfect for:
Aspiring nuclear engineers, students navigating STEM fields, educators passionate about retention, or anyone curious about the human side of nuclear energy.
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✨ Stay tuned for Season Two, where we dive deep into nuclear education, career pathways, and how YOU can transition into the industry.