This annual event will take place on November 25-26 at the European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Karlsruhe, Germany. The forum will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, and valuable networking opportunities. Stoppel will present her research with a poster presentation titled, "Understanding the Effect of Geometry on Two-phase Flow in Advancing Nuclear Technology," and will receive a certificate of completion. Additionally, she will have the chance to connect with fellow participants from across the global nuclear field as the program welcomes rising stars in science, technology, education, and policy.

Stoppel currently works as an undergraduate research assistant in the Advanced Reactor Thermal-Hydraulics Laboratory under the guidance of Professor Seungjin Kim, Capt. James F. McCarthy, Jr., and Cheryl E. McCarthy, Head of the School of Nuclear Engineering.

“I am extremely honored to have been nominated and selected as a Rising Star,” Stoppel shared. “This is an amazing opportunity to network with industry leaders and peers, and to learn more about the cutting-edge work happening in the nuclear field. I’m particularly excited to hear from other Rising Stars and contribute to the advancement of the field.”

About the NEA Global Forum Rising Stars Program

The Global Forum Rising Stars Program seeks to welcome emerging female leaders in science, technology, education, and policy into the global nuclear community. Through its annual workshop and additional activities, the program offers professional development, mentorship, and peer networking opportunities for women in nuclear and related fields, helping them build successful careers and forge lasting professional connections.