Verus commitment to equality supports Women in STEM
If you ask someone what they think some of Verus Research's commitments are, they might mention satellite systems, nuclear science, or military technology. Still, there is another commitment that is just as important to revolutionary small businesses: equality. This week, NM Living's Logan Rader and Monica Wicke sit down with Jennifer Sloane-Warren, Technical Advisor and Research Physicist for the Directed Energy Test & Evaluation portfolio, and Tiffany Berntsen, Nuclear Systems Integration Lead at Verus Research, to discuss the company's dedication to equality through mentorship programs for younger female employees, sponsored meetings and events to highlight women, and outreach in the community. Learn more about Verus Research here.New Mexico Frontiers Digital Show is KRQE New 13's online exclusive web series, giving viewers a more detailed look into how the state is making waves in the Aerospace, Bio-science, Renewable Energy, Digital Media and Film, and Advanced Manufacturing communities. For more segments on prior stories, visit the New Mexico Frontiers page by clicking this link.
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