The International Summit on Women in STEM -"Visualizing the Future: New Skylines" was organized in January this year by the Department of Biotechnology and International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB). The following is a report by Zill e Anam, a young scientist who had a ring-side view of the proceedings.
The Workshop for Women in Science Journalism was held from 12 to 15 November 2018, at NCBS, Bangalore. Jointly organised by British Council India through the Newton-Bhabha Fund and the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune, and supported by IndiaBioscience, this workshop aimed at providing training and resources to women in science who are considering a career in science journalism.
In this PhD café article, Karishma S Kaushik, IndiaBioscience, reflects on her unique journey as a 'non-traditional' PhD candidate who juggled personal and professional commitments, including motherhood. Karishma explores the dynamic nature of work-life balance, and discusses the challenges of applying one-size-fits-all solutions for achieving balance across different phases of personal and professional growth.
Anita Mary George, a Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence fellow, Stony Brook University, New York, shares insights into her current research, focusing on investigating sponge microbiomes and metagenomics. In this interview, Anita takes us on an unconventional journey through her experiences as a marine biologist and offers invaluable guidance to aspiring women scientists.
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Posted on in Women in Science, Personal Experience, Young Investigators
Posted on in Women in Science, Personal Experience, Young Investigators
In our second episode of Radio PDF Series, we're excited to host Ankita Dave, who earned her PhD in April 2022 with a focus on plant molecular biology. Join us as we explore her journey from academia to industry, where she currently serves as a project consultant at a private company - Alien Technology Transfer, crafting impactful grant proposals for clients.
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Radio PDF Series! Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of research and academia with Mansi Srivastava, a visiting fellow at TIFR Mumbai, who recently completed her PhD at CCMB and is currently conducting her research work in the area of Developmental Biology.
Enjoy this talk by Dr. Jane Goodall (Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN messenger of peace) on her research at Gombe, moderated by Dr. Lucilla Spini (Fondazione Circolo Fratelli Rosselli, Firenze, Italy).