Clarice Phelps
Nuclear Scientist | Advancing Nuclear Energy & Sustainability
Most recently at TEDxNashvilleWomen in 2019.
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Clarice Phelps is a nuclear scientist whose pioneering research is transforming the future of energy. As a leading expert on nuclear fuel cycles and isotope production, she has made groundbreaking contributions to advanced reactor design and fuel recycling.
Phelps previously served as a Senior Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where she led projects that expanded the applications of nuclear technology. Her keynotes provide science-based insights on the role of nuclear power in a sustainable energy landscape, emphasizing innovations that increase safety, reduce waste, and expand access to clean electricity.
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How I claimed a seat at the periodic table
In this personal talk, nuclear chemist Clarice Phelps -- the first African-American woman involved in the discovery of a chemical element -- debunks the myth of solitary genius and challenges institutional elitism by sharing stories of women of color making their way in science.
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