International Summit on Women in STEM–“Visualizing the Future: New Skylines”
The Department organized - International Summit on Women in STEM–“Visualizing the Future: New
Skylines” on 23rd and 24th January 2020 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The Summit was organized
with the overall aim to boost the participation of women in STEM field for development of scientific
career.
This summit was inaugurated at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi and concluded on 24th January 2020.
Different sessions of the summit included mechanisms of leadership building, empowering women
through networking, career opportunities and interactive exercises with scientists. The aim was to
showcase women in STEM successes as real-world examples of successful women scientists, doctors and
engineers demonstrating the excitement of being in the STEM fields as well as the rewards associated
with it. Discussions and interactive sessions between aspiring young, mid-career and senior scientists in
the STEM field were held to understanding the future requirements of women’s employment and career
progression. Keynote speakers were renowned women scientists in STEM from different countries, young
as well as established women scientists, science communicators and entrepreneurs from India.
Around 350 participants from different STEM field across the globe participated in the event including
scientists, socialists, entrepreneurs, researchers, teachers and students. Posters were presented by women
scientists and students.
The summit actually provided a good platform for young students and researchers to interact and network
with leaders in the field, to develop ideas and generate a future action plan for making career in STEM
fields.
