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SERB and IITGN to host a conclave on “Women in Science & Technology: Fostering Innovation”

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Posted on 29 Sep 2022
15:06 PM

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The event is designed to encourage women working in science, technology, and engineering fields to transform their innovative ideas into technology
The conclave will be inaugurated by Professor Sandeep Verma, Secretary, SERB, and Professor Amit Prashant, Officiating Director, IITGN, on 29 September at 9:30 am

The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Government of India in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) are organising a national conclave on “Women in Science & Technology: Fostering Innovation” for women researchers, scientists, and engineers on 29 and 30 September, 2022.

The event is designed to encourage women working in science, technology, and engineering fields to transform their innovative ideas into technology, instill the spirit of entrepreneurship in the participants, and facilitate discussions about translational research and its challenges.

More than 150 women scientists, researchers, engineers, students, and postdoctoral fellows from industry and academics across the country will be participating in the conclave. All these participants are recipients of SERB grants and fellowships and work on diverse research projects.

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The two-day conclave will feature several exciting technical sessions, including ‘Women in Leadership’; ‘Women in Industry and Technology Innovation’; ‘Challenges for Women in Industrial/Translational Research’; ‘Start-up opportunities for Women Researchers’; Networking Session with researchers; among others.

The event will be enlightened by the leading experts and researchers from industry and academics, discussing and sharing their experiences and insights on various aspects of related topics. The conclave will be inaugurated by Professor Sandeep Verma, Secretary, SERB, and Professor Amit Prashant, Officiating Director, IITGN, on 29 September at 9:30 am.

Last updated on 29 Sep 2022
15:08 PM
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