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• 10 Women, 10 Questions: Lipsa Panda

  

  Lipsa Panda, Communications Manager, STM Journals, Elsevier, highlights Inclusion and Diversity initiatives in health and research, and shares insights into her transition from the lab bench to visual art and communication management. Panda emphasises science communication as a powerful skill, encouraging continual learning for aspiring researchers in Indian science.

  Posted on Apr 01, 2024 in Science Communication, Women in Science, Personal Experience & Science communication

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• Empathy: An important ingredient for a rewarding PhD journey

  

  In this PhD cafe article, Aditi Jain, Development Editor, ACS Publications, emphasises the importance of empathy in academic settings, particularly research labs, for fostering a supportive and innovative environment. Cultivating empathy enhances relationships, supports colleagues during challenging times, and ultimately contributes to a positive and successful academic experience.

  Posted on Oct 23, 2023 in Personal Experience, Advice & Science communication

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• 10 Women, 10 Questions: Aditi Kothiyal

  

  Aditi Kothiyal, Assistant Teaching Professor, Creative Learning, at IIT Gandhinagar, discusses her passion for understanding how people learn through making things and the role of social robots in education. In this interview, Aditi also shares her experiences and offers advice to young women aspiring to pursue careers in STEM, encouraging them to adapt and grow through diverse interests and roles.

  Posted on Oct 09, 2023 in Other, Personal Experience, Science communication & Education

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• Making a case for an Indian SciComm conference: Reflections from PCST 2023

  

  The article discusses the growing momentum of science communication (SciComm) in India and the need for further development in the field. Siddharth draws insights from his experiences at the Public Communication of Science and Technology (PCST) 2023 conference in Rotterdam, emphasising the importance of dedicated SciComm conferences as ways to enhance the practice, foster collaboration, and address challenges faced by the Indian SciComm community.

  Posted on Jul 10, 2023 in Career Development, Personal Experience & Science communication

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• My experiments with science and its engagement

  

  This PhD Café article explores the science communication journey of Devanshi Gupta, a PhD student at the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad. Devanshi highlights the importance of effective science communication, the challenges she faced, and the rewarding experiences that fuelled her passion for sharing science with broad audiences.

  Posted on Jun 26, 2023 in Personal Experience, Outreach & Science communication

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• Talk with teachers: Blurring boundaries between arts and sciences

  

  Mala Radhakrishnan is a scientist-poet and a professor of chemistry at Wellesley College, USA. She writes and performs chemistry-themed poetry, including poems based on biochemistry, and has published two poetry books. In this interview, she shares insights into how science and poetry can be integrated into education.

  
  

  Posted on Nov 30, 2022 in Education, Women in Science, Teaching & Science communication

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• Spreading the word about the Narcondam Island and its beautiful hornbills

  

  Narcondam Island of Andaman is the only home for the Narcondam hornbills. Rohit Naniwadekar and his team ran a science outreach project to spread awareness about the vulnerable island ecosystems and sensitise communities who live and work around these areas. The team is also an awardee of 1^st IndiaBioscience Outreach Grant. In this article, Joel uncovers the journey, experiences, logistics, highs and lows of running an outreach program intended for on ground stakeholders.

  Posted on Jul 04, 2022 in Outreach & Science communication

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