I am the descendant of a Nuclear Veteran (James Ronald Owen) who participated in Operation Dominic in 1962 at Christmas Island. I was previously the Chairman of the BNTVA and founded LABRATS in 2020. (www.labrats.international). We have a team of experts who can help you understand the nuclear testing program.
Mentor Background
What is your area of expertise?
Nuclear Weapons
Nuclear disarmament
Nuclear non-proliferation
Environmental Impact
History
Are you interested in mentoring high school or college students, or both?
High School Students
College Students
How did you become interested in this area?
As my father was a Nuclear Veteran who sadly died in 1994 aged 52 and my brother died in 1996 aged 31, I have been involved with campaigning for truth and justice for many years.
What was your career path to get here?
I am a fellow of the British Computer Society, Chartered IT Professional and Clore Social Fellow. A Fellow of the Learning and Performance Institute.
Why should the public care?
The Nuclear Veterans have been refused recognition by many countries and their families are suffering the consequences.
What is a current issue or trend that concerns you?
Nuclear weapons and the TPNW being ratified by everyone and the destruction of all Nuclear Weapons with assistance to the victoms.
Would you be willing to speak to a classroom about your work?
Yes
What themes or topics would you be interested in lecturing or discussing with a class?
Nuclear weapons testing across the world. British Nuclear testing in Australia, Christmas Island, Nevada.Â