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National Symposium Empowers Women in STEM Leadership
A big meeting called 'Crafting Women Leaders in STEM' happened in Tirupati, India, on January 30 and 31, 2026.
It was organized by four important schools: IISER Tirupati, IIT Tirupati, IIT Delhi, and SPMVV Tirupati.
The meeting was for women who are just starting their careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
They learned how to be better leaders and how to be more confident in their jobs.
There were talks by famous people who shared their stories and gave advice.
The meeting also had fun activities and workshops to help the women learn new skills.
The goal was to help these women do well in their careers and make a big impact in their fields.
A two-day national symposium titled 'Crafting Women Leaders in STEM' was held in Tirupati, India, on January 30-31, 2026.
The event was organized by IISER Tirupati, IIT Tirupati, IIT Delhi, and SPMVV Tirupati to empower early-career women in STEM.
The symposium featured expert talks, interactive workshops, and leadership training modules focusing on confidence building and professional development.
Notable speakers included Prof Uma Ramakrishnan, Dr Sudhir Varadarajan, Dr Jane Prasad, and Prof Kim Brooks, who shared their leadership experiences.
The event emphasized entrepreneurial thinking, opportunity recognition, and leadership in innovation-driven ecosystems.
- Who
- Early-career women scientists, researchers, and professionals in STEM
- What
- A two-day national symposium on leadership pathways for women in STEM
- Where
- Tirupati, India
- When
- January 30-31, 2026
- Why
- To empower women in STEM with leadership skills and professional development
Key facts
- Event Name
- Crafting Women Leaders in STEM
- Organizers
- IISER Tirupati, IIT Tirupati, IIT Delhi, SPMVV Tirupati
- Date
- January 30-31, 2026
- Location
- Tirupati, India
- Key Speakers
- Prof Uma Ramakrishnan, Dr Sudhir Varadarajan, Dr Jane Prasad, Prof Kim Brooks
- Organizing Team
- Dr Vasudharani Devanathan, Dr Pooja Vyavahare, Dr Shilpi Sharma, Prof M Vidyavathi
- Focus Areas
- Leadership, Confidence Building, Entrepreneurial Thinking
