From urban slums to rural schools, this geneticist and teacher got kids curious about science
Ayushi Jain has developed a network of local conservationists of critically endangered Cantor’s giant softshell turtle in Kerala’s Kasaragod district
STEM Collectives: Sisters are doin’ it for themselves
In the uneven playing field of academia and research, women are now empowering women through mentoring collectives that connect experienced people with those seeking guidance and support in education, entrepreneurship and personal growth
STEM education: Think of disability as diversity, not deficit
Very few differently-abled students opt for higher education in STEM due to the visual approach of teaching, practicals, lack of scientific terms and vocabulary in the Indian Sign Language, and physical barriers linked to accessibility and transportation, among others
Meet the turtle woman on the banks of Chandragiri
Ayushi Jain has developed a network of local conservationists of critically endangered Cantor’s giant softshell turtle in Kerala’s Kasaragod district
Ensuring genetic well-being of all is the core of Prof Thelma’s research
The overarching vision that drives the work of renowned geneticist and genomics expert Professor BK Thelma is the paradigm of predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory medicine
Innovative equipment, approaches put Dr Gazala Habib’s air pollution research into top gear
Dr Gazala’s work pinpoints the sources of aerosols and their role in driving regional climate change in India, besides equipping the Ministry of Environment with the right knowledge regarding policymaking
This accidental entrepreneur bets on microalgae for net-zero transition
The lab led by Dr Jikku Jose developed energy-efficient equipment prototype to thaw refrigerated reagents, whereas their microalgae-based cosmeceutical and nutraceuticals are in various stages of research
Trailblazer at the forefront of India’s battle against COVID-19
Dr Minal Dakhave Bhosale’s passion for public health burned bright from an early age. This led her to become the driving force behind the development of a groundbreaking COVID-19 testing kit at a young age of 33. The urgency was palpable then, as India was grappling with the pandemic’s intensity and global scrutiny over its testing capabilities. However, Mylab Discovery Solutions, Pune, managed to launch the kit in March 2020, within weeks of recognising the need.
Dr. Jyotsna Waghmare’s innovation ride on sustainability
The fuel promises to reduce carbon dioxide and particulate matter emissions from vehicles, whereas protein bars from oil cakes and artificial production of Medium-Chain Triglycerides help boost nutrition levels
A young researcher in STEM, driven by an endless curiosity and a sense of adventure.
Prerana Gawde juggles many roles as a young researcher in STEM, driven by an endless curiosity and a sense of adventure — marine biologist, professional diver and one of the few female underwater researchers in India.