On Friday, June 7, 2024, the Annecy-le-Vieux Laboratory of Theoretical Physics (LAPTh) will host physicist Rohini Godbole, who is visiting Annecy, for a special seminar on the topic “Women in Science: An Indian Perspective.” The seminar (in English) will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Marcel Vivargent Auditorium on the Annecy campus and will be streamed live via Zoom.
About the seminar
Physicist Rohini Godbole will discuss the need for equity and inclusion in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), with a focus on gender equality. She will then examine the situation in India regarding gender equality in STEM, as well as the efforts being made to achieve greater gender equity.
About Rohini Godbole
Rohini Godbole is an Indian physicist and academic specializing in particle physics. She is a professor at theIndian Institute of Science in Bangalore. Her work has focused on various aspects of particle phenomenology over the past thirty years, particularly on exploring different aspects of the Standard Model of particle physics and physics beyond the Standard Model.
In addition to her academic work, Godbole is also a highly sought-after science communicator who regularly gives lectures to young students, academics, and scientists. She also encourages women to pursue careers in science and technology.
Learn more
- Click here to access the link to the live stream via Zoom
- Visit the LAPTh website
- Contact LAPTh