Women in Research, An Industry & Academic Perspective

Today 43% of Indian STEM graduates are women, according to a 2020 UN report. However, only 14% are employed in research institutions. Despite this, women scientists have been advancing scientific knowledge in a commendable way. On International Women's Day, scientists from TCS Research and professors from India's leading academic institutes share their views about women’s career in research. They will also discuss real-world problems and sustainability issues they are tackling to build a better tomorrow.

The panel moderated by Kritika Saxena, Head of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs, TCS, will comprise Professor Varsha Apte, CSE, IIT Bombay, Professor Vijayalakshmi Mahadevan, Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology, Dr Lipika Dey, Principal Scientist, TCS Research and Dr Swadha Anand, Senior Scientist, TCS Research.