UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024: Celebrating Women-Led Innovation for Sustainability
“Recent Advances in Science & Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences towards Sustainability”
On February 11, 2024, ICERT joined the global community in observing the UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science—a day dedicated to recognizing the critical role women and girls play in science, technology, and innovation.
In partnership with M.D.S.D. College Ambala City, Haryana, ICERT convened an International Multidisciplinary Conference on “Recent Advances in Science & Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences towards Sustainability,” celebrating the contributions of women scientists, researchers, and educators from across the globe.
Highlights:
Global Participation:
- Scholars from India, Ethiopia, Taiwan, USA, and beyond
- Hybrid mode with physical attendance at M.D.S.D. College Auditorium and virtual participation across continents
Celebrating Women Leaders in Science:
Role | Name | Affiliation |
Conference Convenor | Dr. Anuradha | Assistant Professor, Department of English, M.D.S.D. College |
Conference Coordinator | Dr. Monika Dhillon | Assistant Professor, Department of English, M.D.S.D. College |
Conference Coordinator | Ms. Aanchal | Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, M.D.S.D. College |
Guest of Honor & Conference Chair | Prof. (Dr.) Aruna Anchal | Director, Research & Publication Division, ICERT; Dean, Baba Mastnath University |
Keynote Speaker | Dr. Manisha D. Bhagoji | Executive Director, Professional Development Division, ICERT, USA |
Keynote Speaker | Dr. Loganathan Veeramuthu | Research Assistant Professor, National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan |
Chief Guest (Inaugural) | Dr. Abraham Melkie | Director, International Relations and Strategic Partnerships, Debre Tabor University, Ethiopia |
Chief Guest (Valedictory) | Prof. (Dr.) Rajinder Kumar Uppal | Professor Emeritus, MTC Global Chair Professor: Banking and Finance, Research Professor, Indian Institute of Finance |
Welcome Address | Dr. Kiran Angra | Principal, M.D.S.D. College Ambala City |
Six Technical Sessions Chaired by Distinguished Experts:
Session | Chairperson | Coordinator |
Session 1 (Hybrid) | Dr. Rajesh Chauhan (S.A. Jain College) | Dr. Monika Dhillon (M.D.S.D. College) |
Session 2 (Online) | Dr. Anu Kapoor (Chandigarh University) | Dr. Suniti (M.D.S.D. College) |
Session 3 (Online) | Dr. Sandhya Aggarwal (Manohar Memorial PG College) | Dr. Pooja (Sant Mohan Singh Khalsa Labana Girls College) |
Session 4 (Online) | Dr. Ravi Bhushan (Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya) | Ms. Anshuman (Indira Gandhi University) |
Session 5 (Online) | Dr. Anand Kumar (Kurukshetra University) | Mr. Dhananjay Kumar (M.D.S.D College) |
Session 6 (Online) | Dr. Urmil Rawat (Ex-Associate Professor, Dept. of Higher Education, Himachal Pradesh) | Dr. Anupam Dalal (Dronacharya College of Engineering) |
Key Highlights:
- Release of Prof. R.K. Uppal’s book “Banking-A New Gateway for Indian Banking Industry”
- Release of Conference Proceedings Book (Souvenir)
- Declaration of “Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International Excellence Award-2024”
Core Message: “Women and girls in science are not just participants—they are leaders, innovators, and changemakers. On this UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate their contributions and commit to breaking barriers that hold them back.”
Read Summary: UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024
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