Kamala Sohonie Memorial Lecture Series

The Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India in partnership with the India International Centre, Delhi, IIT Madras Alumni Association, and Teamwork Arts will launch a bi-monthly lecture series to mark International Women’s Day in Delhi on March 8, 2022. The series will work with the goal to include women’s voices from across STEM in India and ensure they have a wide reach among Indian and global audiences. The series will also facilitate mentorship and partnership opportunities among women pursuing STEM disciplines in India.

The Office of PSA’s Women In STEM lecture series has been titled Kamala Sohonie Memorial Lecture series. The first Indian woman to get a Ph.D., and the first woman to head a prominent science institute in India, Dr. Kamala Sohonie made way for all women in science in India. Read Vasumati Dhuru’s “The Scientist Lady” originally published as a chapter of Lilavati’s Daughters (here) to know about Dr. Kamala Sohonie’s work, achievements, and life.

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