Nuclear — Left Brain — Mareena Robinson Snowden

How to Avoid the Nuclear Apocalypse - 2019 SXSW Panel hosted by Women’s Actions for New Directions

Last month, I had the honor of participating on a panel about the history and future of nuclear weapons and nuclear weapons policy, hosted by the Women’s Action for New Directions. Alongside my fellow participants - Beatrice Fihn, Director of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons & Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins, former coordinator for threat reduction programs in the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation - we discussed the changing geopolitical landscape, the decline of international cooperation on arms reduction and other tools of strategic stability, and our views on the best paths forward with respect to US and international nuclear weapons policy.

PanelMareena RobinsonMarch 8, 2019Nuclear, STEM, Nuclear Security, Panel, SXSW, Austin, Nuclear Engineering, Policy

Responsible Disruption

How can we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration and responsible disruption in the nuclear security field? By ensuring that all feel empowered to contribute. In my mind, the first barrier to that empowerment is whether or not you see yourself and your ideas as legitimate. Given that legitimacy is in many ways a product of public opinion, part of the mission is to influence the way the public considers who is a legitimate voice on nuclear issues and what ideas are both credible and justified.

PublicationMareena RobinsonFebruary 28, 2019Nuclear, Op-Ed, Publication, NSquare, DEI, Advocacy

Black American National Security & Foreign Policy Next Generation Leaders

The Diversity in National Security Network and New America are pleased to honor the contributions of 35 Black American experts in U.S. national security and foreign policy. The list features experts currently serving in government, think tanks, academia, non-governmental organizations, and the media. Selection is based on excellence and leadership; their current work in national security or foreign policy; and their contributions to their issues of expertise through thought leadership.

Atomic Energy - After making history at MIT, a nuclear engineer tackles pressing global problems

It's a very exciting time professionally to be engaged in the conversation because of the opportunities to shape our nuclear future, regardless of the side you are on - nonproliferation, arms control or modernization.

MediaMareena RobinsonNovember 30, 2018Diversity, Interview, Diversity in Action, Nuclear