ORISE Featurecast

ORISE Featurecast


There's nothing 'soft' about having soft skills: A conversation with Mariana Sorroza

March 11, 2024

Mariana Sorroza is an intern in the National Nuclear Security Administration Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program. Her research focuses on the importance of "soft skills," like interpersonal communication, presentation skills and the like. While they're called "soft,' Sorroza believes these skills to be very important. In this episode, host Michael Holtz talks to Sorroza about her internship, plans for her future, the importance of representation in the science and the importance of taking care of your mental health. Tune in for a wide-ranging and important conversation.


Learn more about the NNSA MSIIP: https://orise.orau.gov/NNSA-MSIIP/