WIS Forum

ABOUT WIS

The Women in STEM (WIS) Forum, KUK was established in 2019. Constitution of the WIS Forum, KUK was initiated by Prof Anurekha under the guidance of Prof. Rohini Godbole and Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi after a two day workshop on “Opportunities and Challenges for Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)” organized in Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra .  

VISION

To create awareness regarding career, opportunities and funding schemes in STEM especially for women students, researchers and faculty in STEM so as motivate and retain Women in Science through interactions with senior and accomplished women faculty members in STEM within and outside university.

MISSION

To contribute to quality improvement, building scientific temper and to recommend management practices for motivation, retention and continuity of Women in STEM by targeting women student, researchers and faculty in the faculties of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences.

Prof. Rohini Godbole, is a physicist and academician specializing in Elementary Particle Physics from IISC Banglore and is felicitated by many awards and one of the most prestigious awards of our Country “Padma Shri” for her contributions in science and technology (2019)”. She initiated first WiS Forum in India in 2008 and authored “Lilavati’s Daughter”.

Prof. Anita Bhatnagar,

Coordinator Women in STEM (WIS) Forum

Coordinator Speaks

Welcome to the Women in STEM (WIS) Forum!
The Women in STEM (WIS) Forum at Kurukshetra University (KUK) was established in 2019, marking a significant step towards promoting gender diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The forum’s constitution was initiated by Prof. Anurekha, under the esteemed guidance of Prof. Rohini Godbole and Prof. Ashutosh Sharma,
Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi.

The WIS Forum aims to enhance quality, foster scientific temper, and recommend management practices to motivate, retain, and support women in STEM. Our focus is on women students, researchers, and faculty in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics especially of Kurukshetra University. Our forum is a vibrant platform where women in STEM can connect, share experiences, and support one another.

The forum Offer programs of i) Inspirational Speakers: where time to time women in STEM share their journeys, challenges, and triumphs; ii)Workshops and Panels: Where women in STEM participate in interactive sessions designed to enhance their skills and knowledge in various STEM disciplines. iii) Science Carnival: Where students in STEM get opportunity to participate in various programs such as essay writing, Model making painting etc. to motivate them to pursue studies in different branches of STEM.

Join us in our mission to break barriers, shatter stereotypes, and create a more inclusive and innovative future. Together, we can inspire the next generation of women in STEM and ensure that every voice is heard and valued.

Stay connected with us for updates on upcoming events, resources, and opportunities to get involved. Lets pave the way for a brighter and more inclusive STEM community.

Members (2024-27)

1. Dr. Anita Bhatnagar, Professor , Department of Zoology, KUK (Coordinator)
2. Dr.Urmila, Associate Professor, University Institute of Engineering & Technology, KUK (Secretary)
3. Dr.Suman Chauhan, Associate Professor, Department of Geography, KUK 
4. Dr. Monika, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science & Technology, KUK
5. Dr. Dipti, Assistant Professor,  Institute of Environmental Studies, KUK
6. Dr. Poonam Rani, Assistant Professor, University Institute of Engineering & Technology, KUK
7. Dr.Lalita, Assistant Professor, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, KUK
8. Dr. Jitender Bhardwaj of Department of Zoology, KUK
9. Dr. Kanwal Garg of Department of Computer Science and Applications, KUK

Members (2021-24)

1. Neera Raghav, Professor & Chairperson, Department of Chemistry, KUK (Coordinator)
2. Suman Mahendia, Associate Professor, Department of Physics, KUK (Secretary)
3. Sunita Dalal, Associate Professor, Department of Bio-Technology, KUK
4. Ruchi Gupta, Assistant Professor, Department of Electronic Science, KUK
5. Pooja, Assistant Professor, Inst. of Environmental Studies, KUK
6. Urmila, Assistant Professor, University Institute of Engg. & Technology, KUK
7. Anju Goyal, Assistant Professor, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, KUK.
8. Suresh, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, KUK
9. Hardeep, Assistant Professor, Inst. of Environmental Studies, KUK

Members (2019-20)

1.  Dr. Smita Chaudhary, professor and Director, Institute of Environmental Studies, KUK (Co-ordinator)
2. Mrs. Sumitra Devi, Associate Professor, Deptt. of Mathematics, KUK
3.   Dr. Suman Singh , Associate Professor, Deptt. of Bio- Chemistry, KUK
4.   Dr. Rashmi  Pundeer, Assistant Professor (SFS), Deptt. of Chemistry, KUK
5.   Dr. Sunita Dalal, Assistant Professor, Deptt. of Biotechnology, KUK
6.   Ms. Reeta Devi, Assistant Professor (SFS), University Institute of Engg. & Technology, KUK
7.   Dr. Manjusha, Assistant Professor (SFS), Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, KUK
8. Dr. Deepak Babbar, Assistant Professor, Deptt. of Zoology, KUK

Members (2020-21)

1. Dr. Shuchita Upadhyaya, Professor, Deptt. of Computer Sc. & Application, KUK
2. (Co-ordinator 
3. Dr. Annu Sharma, Associate Professor, Deptt. of Physics, KUK
4. Dr. Anita Bhatnagar , Associate Professor, Deptt. of Zoology, KUK
5. Dr. Suman Chauhan, Assistant Professor, Deptt. of Geography, KUK
6. Ms. Meenakshi Suhag, Assistant Professor, Institute of Environmental Studies, KUK
7. Dr. Sona Rani, Assistant Professor (SFS), University Institute of Engg. & Technology, KUK
8. Dr. Kamal, Assistant Professor (SFS), Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, KUK

Members (2021-22)

1. Dr. Neera Raghav, Professor & Chairperson, Department of Chemistry, KUK (Coordinator)
2. Dr. Suman Mahendia, Associate Professor, Department of Physics, KUK (Secretary)
3. Dr. Sunita Dalal, Associate Professor, Department of Bio-Technology, KUK
4. Dr. Ruchi Gupta, Assistant Professor, Department of Electronic Science, KUK
5. Dr. Pooja, Assistant Professor, Inst. of Environmental Studies, KUK
6. Dr. Urmila, Assistant Professor, University Institute of Engg. & Technology, KUK
7. Ms. Anju Goyal, Assistant Professor, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, KUK.
8. Dr. Suresh, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, KUK
9. Dr. Hardeep, Assistant Professor, Inst. of Environmental Studies, KUK

Contact us:  wisforum@kuk.ac.in

2021-22

30 h workshop on Careers and Opportunities for Women in STEM-2021

Schedule of workshop

Report of Wis (14.08.2021 to 16.10.2021)

Science Carnival ( 22.01.2022 to 11.02.2022)

Science Quiz  22.01.23

Porter making Competition 29.01.22

Story telling 31.01.22

Power point presentation 04.02.22

Celebration of Internation Day of women and girls in science 11.02.22

2022-23

Celebration of Internation Day of women and girls in science 11.02.23

Science carnival 24.02.23 to 25.02.23

Power point presentation 24.02.23

Science Talk 24.02.23

Poster making 25.02.23

Quiz 25.02.23

International Day for Women’s Day 03.03.23

(2019-20)

1. April, 2019 a lecture was delivered by Professor Anurekha Sharma, Chairperson, Department of Electronic Sciences in Institute of Environment Sciences to inspire the students about scheme of girl students in sciences.

2. The awareness lecture in Maharaja Aggarsain Public School on 26-09-2019 was organized for the students of 10^th Class. During the program, objective of STEM and  various schemes offered by various government agencies as well as private agencies were discussed.

3. Motivational lectures were organized on 16th Oct, 2019 on the Topic, “Be a Chemistry Entrepreneur: Research+Entrepreneurship = Jobs” and “Be the Change in The New Era of Climate Research & Environmental Innovation” by WEF (Women Economic Forum) awardee for Exceptional Women of Excellence “Ms. Sarita Mishra”, Founder of Green Cosmos Energy Solutions Private Limited; Co-founder Tensor Digital.

4. One Day Seminar on “Women Innovators in STEM” jointly with KUTIC (RUSA 2.0), KUK on the occasion of International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11th Feb, 2020. Key note speaker for the seminar was Dr Darshana Joshi, Co-Founder and CEO of VigyanShaala International. Dr Darshana is the first Indian women to be elected the President of Graduate Union, the primary representative body of postgraduate students at the University of Cambridge, UK.

5. Poster Competition for Girls students (PG and Ph.D. of our University) for Women in Science and related topics, in the Senate Hall of the University on 11^th Feb 2020.

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