GDC Kargil holds talk on “Woman in Science”

Kargil, March 25: 

Department of Physics, Govt. Degree College Kargil under the banner of G20/Y20 today organized a talk titled “Women in Science” to address the challenges faced by women in the field of science and technology. The seminar aimed to encourage more women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.

At the outset Rizwan Ali, Assistant Professor Physics welcomed the guest and the speaker of the event, faculty and students. The speaker on the occasion was Zarina Banoo, Assistant professor Physics, Miranda House College, Delhi University.

She shared her life experience and challenges during her journey from Chiktan village to Miranda House. She also shared her experience at CERN facility, Switzerland.

Banoo explained the criteria to take admission in higher institutions for research purposes. She also talked about various scholarship schemes that a student can take to ease the financial burden.

The seminar was insightful and thought-provoking one. It also had an interactive session where various questions were asked by the students.

The talk was concluded by HoD Physics, Dr Neyaz Ali and thanked the speaker for sparring her valuable time. He requested the speaker to guide the students and requested to give such fruitful talk in the future. He thanked the principal, faculties and students for making the event successful.