Скачать или смотреть Science, industry, citizens and crafting public policy | Miriam Holladay Juckett | TEDxSanAntonio

Miriam works in a unique field where opinions and concerns of citizens and communities are sought to support regulatory decisions for complex and controversial energy projects. She has spent over a decade in public outreach as part of safety and environmental assessments of nuclear facilities.

She's learned how the myriad of diverse interests of the energy industry, local and state governments, and concerned citizens must coexist for these projects to succeed. When it comes to decision-making, there’s no denying that human emotions and preconceived notions matter, often in spite of scientific facts.

This talk shares her scientific public outreach experiences, emphasizing the importance of good communication. Listen in for a better understanding of how public outreach works, how scientific information can be communicated well, and how to effectively engage in these complex projects as a citizen. Miriam Holladay Juckett is an enthusiastic environmental scientist and public outreach specialist working as a federal contractor on nuclear energy regulation projects. She holds a B.S. in Chemistry and an M.S. in Environmental Science, and currently serves as the manager of the Environmental Protection and External Hazard Assessment program at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI).

Working in public outreach provides a unique window into the often distinct rift between the viewpoints of regulators, citizens, and scientists. Miriam has dedicated more than a decade of her career to helping bridge that gap. In 2015, she was awarded San Antonio Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 recognition for this work. Miriam is deeply passionate about restoring trust in science, understanding the citizens’ voice, and helping science work for the betterment of society. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx