Women Gain Ground In Nobel Man's World
World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday October 12, 2020
The Nobel prizes remain very much a man's world, especially in science, but with four female laureates named this year, women are gradually getting more recognition.
National Science Day 2020: "Women In Science" This Year's Theme
Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Friday February 28, 2020
Government of India designated February 28 as National Science Day in 1986.
The Reason This Scientist Wore A Sparkly Dress To Give A Talk At NASA
Offbeat | Wednesday November 6, 2019
A scientist's tweet about wearing a sparkly golden dress to deliver a talk at NASA is going viral for all the right reasons.
On #WomenInScience Day, See Inspiring Stories Of Women Who Made A Difference
Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Monday February 11, 2019
Today, as the hashtag #WomenInScience trends on Twitter, organisations around the world are using it to honour the women who contributed to science in the past, and highlight those who are leading innovation today.
India Needs More Women In Science To Improve Research Quality: Narayana Murthy
Education | Press Trust of India | Saturday January 5, 2019
India needs to create an environment conducive for qualified, bright women researchers to continue their pursuit in the field of science to improve the quality of research in the country, Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy said here.
Prime Minister To Inaugurate Indian Science Congress At Jalandhar On Thursday
Education | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 2, 2019
The Women's Science Congress, to be inaugurated on January 5 will showcase the contribution of women in science, technology and the society.
Google Doodle Honors Katsuko Saruhashi: An Inspiration For Women In Science
Education | Written by Anisha Singh | Thursday March 22, 2018
Google doodle on Katsuko Saruhashi who was the first woman to measure carbon dioxide levels in sea water.
Women In Science Ask Fewer Questions; Affected By Test Anxiety In High Stake Exams
Education | Written by Anisha Singh | Thursday November 2, 2017
The gender gap in education is still a glaring and unfortunate reality. Women have to fight different odds to make their presence felt in the academic world, and however much one may wish to believe, the stair to academic success for women is not easy.
Low Confidence In Mathematics Hinders Women From Pursuing Science Degrees, Says Research
Education | Edited by Anisha Singh | Monday April 10, 2017
In a study published in the journal 'Frontiers in Psychology' researchers have claimed that girls harbor low confidence about their mathematical abilities in comparison to boys even though there is no apparent difference in their abilities.
Sharp Rise In Number Of Girls Opting For Science, Engineering Courses
IndiaSpend | Monday February 20, 2017
In India, there has been a 64 per cent increase in the enrolment of girls in science and engineering courses over the last five years. However, this increase is dwarfed by a large number of girls in the higher education who still prefer humanities and commerce fields with 8.5 million students, which is 1.6 times more in 2014-15, according to the d...
Thanks Tim Hunt, Your Comments are Bringing More Women Into Science
World News | www.theguardian.com | Tuesday June 23, 2015
Tim Hunt's recent comments show the extent of sexism in science, but new narratives are being created to change the negative perception of Stem careers
Top Honour for Indian Woman in South Africa
World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 20, 2014
Indian-origin South African academic Leila Patel has been named the African country's one of the top women researcher in the annual Women in Science Awards hosted by the Ministry of Science and Technology in Johannesburg.
Women Gain Ground In Nobel Man's World
World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday October 12, 2020
The Nobel prizes remain very much a man's world, especially in science, but with four female laureates named this year, women are gradually getting more recognition.
National Science Day 2020: "Women In Science" This Year's Theme
Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Friday February 28, 2020
Government of India designated February 28 as National Science Day in 1986.
The Reason This Scientist Wore A Sparkly Dress To Give A Talk At NASA
Offbeat | Wednesday November 6, 2019
A scientist's tweet about wearing a sparkly golden dress to deliver a talk at NASA is going viral for all the right reasons.
On #WomenInScience Day, See Inspiring Stories Of Women Who Made A Difference
Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Monday February 11, 2019
Today, as the hashtag #WomenInScience trends on Twitter, organisations around the world are using it to honour the women who contributed to science in the past, and highlight those who are leading innovation today.
India Needs More Women In Science To Improve Research Quality: Narayana Murthy
Education | Press Trust of India | Saturday January 5, 2019
India needs to create an environment conducive for qualified, bright women researchers to continue their pursuit in the field of science to improve the quality of research in the country, Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy said here.
Prime Minister To Inaugurate Indian Science Congress At Jalandhar On Thursday
Education | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 2, 2019
The Women's Science Congress, to be inaugurated on January 5 will showcase the contribution of women in science, technology and the society.
Google Doodle Honors Katsuko Saruhashi: An Inspiration For Women In Science
Education | Written by Anisha Singh | Thursday March 22, 2018
Google doodle on Katsuko Saruhashi who was the first woman to measure carbon dioxide levels in sea water.
Women In Science Ask Fewer Questions; Affected By Test Anxiety In High Stake Exams
Education | Written by Anisha Singh | Thursday November 2, 2017
The gender gap in education is still a glaring and unfortunate reality. Women have to fight different odds to make their presence felt in the academic world, and however much one may wish to believe, the stair to academic success for women is not easy.
Low Confidence In Mathematics Hinders Women From Pursuing Science Degrees, Says Research
Education | Edited by Anisha Singh | Monday April 10, 2017
In a study published in the journal 'Frontiers in Psychology' researchers have claimed that girls harbor low confidence about their mathematical abilities in comparison to boys even though there is no apparent difference in their abilities.
Sharp Rise In Number Of Girls Opting For Science, Engineering Courses
IndiaSpend | Monday February 20, 2017
In India, there has been a 64 per cent increase in the enrolment of girls in science and engineering courses over the last five years. However, this increase is dwarfed by a large number of girls in the higher education who still prefer humanities and commerce fields with 8.5 million students, which is 1.6 times more in 2014-15, according to the d...
Thanks Tim Hunt, Your Comments are Bringing More Women Into Science
World News | www.theguardian.com | Tuesday June 23, 2015
Tim Hunt's recent comments show the extent of sexism in science, but new narratives are being created to change the negative perception of Stem careers
Top Honour for Indian Woman in South Africa
World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 20, 2014
Indian-origin South African academic Leila Patel has been named the African country's one of the top women researcher in the annual Women in Science Awards hosted by the Ministry of Science and Technology in Johannesburg.
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