Women in Scientific Domains (WiSDom) 2023
Flagship Program of INYAS · July – August 2023
INYAS conducted three events under Women in Scientific Domains (WiSDom) in July and August 2023 to involve and discuss key aspects to empower female students and early-career researchers, launching the flagship program.
Event 1 · The STEAM Gap: Nurturing next-generation women leaders
Held on 7–8 July 2023 at IIT Gandhinagar in offline mode, this event attracted approximately 90 participants with a 75:25 women-to-men ratio. The program featured talks from women leader icons discussing their career journeys and included sessions on gender gaps, women leadership and inputs from the Government of India. Attendees represented diverse sectors including academia, healthcare and industry.
Event 2 · ICONIC Women Scientist of INDIA
Conducted on 12 July 2023 in online format with about 80 participants, this event honoured exceptional women scientists' achievements. Chair Dr. Rajendra Dhaka opened the program, followed by motivational presentations. The program featured storytelling sessions about Kalpana Chawla and Anandibai Joshi, along with quiz and poster competitions themed on women scientists.
Event 3 · Trailblazers
Launched on 18 August 2023 online with reels and podcasts, inaugurated by INSA President Prof. Ashutosh Sharma. Three sessions featured discussions on work-life balance and professional journeys, emphasizing messages about maintaining humour, family dialogue and perseverance through difficulties.