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IIT-Hyd encourages girl students to take up career in STEM
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad plans to conduct every year the training program to encourage meritorious girl students in Class XI to take up a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The Institute hosted ‘VigyanJyoti,’ a two-week Residential Training Program designed to give an exposure for girl students to various careers in STEM recently.
Hyderabad: Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad plans to conduct every year the training program to encourage meritorious girl students in Class XI to take up a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The Institute hosted ‘VigyanJyoti,’ a two-week Residential Training Program designed to give an exposure for girl students to various careers in STEM recently.
The main objective of this program was to provide the girl students an opportunity to get continuous mentorship and guidance from Scholars and Mentors they met during this residential training program, which was funded by Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt of India.
Speaking on the occasion ChandanaDeepthi IPS, Superintendent of Police, Medak District, said, “Rural girls have more potential to bring out a change as they directly face several issues. Women should study science as it affects way of life irrespective of what path finally one chooses.”
“Analytical reasoning and critical thinking were important in addition to hard work to achieve success. She made a special appeal to the parents to encourage their ward and be with them in their journey.” She relates
Around 35 meritorious girl students of class XI, mostly from Government schools, took part in this program, which also dealt with mental and physical fitness, emotional resilience, personal health and hygiene.
Speaking about the outcomes of this program, Dr MudrikaKhandelwal, Assistant Professor, Department of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, IIT Hyderabad, and Nodal Officer said that the girl students gained several things including:
- Exposure to career options in Science technology engineering and mathematics
- Path to achieve these careers
- Overall development of mental physical and emotional health
- Life skills like leadership team building and group work
- Identification of strengths
“We have created a family through this program. I hope this family will work hard together to create an identity and make sure they are not lost in the crowd. At the same time, they will keep the interest of society and the country above self. It was a very satisfying experience and we hope to keep doing this for encouraging more and more women.” He further added.
All the girl students who participated in the workshop helped to consider various options and show a path to get there. One of the girls - Pravalika from a school in Sangareddy - said after attending this program she has accepted that women can do everything. Awards were given to girls who showed improvement in communication, yoga and other activities.
