#IDWGS Essay: International Day of Women and Girls in Science by MD AZHAR ISLAM

Recognizing the role of women and Girls in Science as the agent of change including in view of accelerating towards the achievement of SDG Number 16 and 17. This year UN will celebrate the 9th International Day of Women and Girls in Science and it’s theme will be Women and Girls in Science leadership a New Era for Sustainability . Science plays an important role in the progress of any nation contributing to the various aspects of social economic and technological advancements and progress. It also enables the global competitiveness and social development. Moreover the woman and girls bring diversity to the research led innovation expands the pool of science professionals and provide fresh perspectives to science and technology benefiting everyone.

By promoting Women and Girls in Science also enables the contribution from the population represents our 50% overall population statistically all around the globe. The opportunity enabled to the woman and girls in science especially STEM Program not only will promote gender equality, social justice, economic empowerment but also help to achieve the UN SDG’s 2030 Agenda of United Nations. Supporting Women and Girls in their education to help them achieve their full potential and empower them to voice their ideas is imperative for development progress and peace. To recognize the critical role woman and girls play in the field of Science and Technology the UNGA have decided to celebrate the UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science Every year on 11th February and it was adopted the day of 11 February on 22 December 2015 and by the virtue of that this year we will celebrate the 9th UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science Day this year..

Prominent Women and Girls in Science and their contribution in the Field

Kadambini Ganguly-She was the first female graduate of British India. Physician Doctor of South Asia studied at Kolkata Medical College and trained in Scotland.

She was the first woman speaker of Indian National Congress.

Anna Mani -Former Deputy Director General of IMD.a physicist and Meteorologist she authored books like The handbook of solar radiation Data for India and the other famous book named solar radiation over India. She won K.R.Ramanathan Medal in 1987.

Sunita Williams -She is an Indian born US Space Explorer made a significant contribution in the field of Space Science and Technology She works for NASA at present.

Kalpana Chawla -She was the Indian born US Space Explorer made an amazing contribution in the space exploration mission. She died in 2003.

Ritu Karidhal -Space Scientist Currently working at ISRO made a significant contribution in India’s Mars Orbital Mission Popularly known as Mangalyaan She was the deputy operations director of Mission Mangalyaan of ISRO.She is popularly known as the Rocket Woman Of India.

Madam Curie -Her Valuable contribution in the discovery of radium was a great moment in the glorious history of science and technology and it’s advancement.

Nigar Shaji -Indian space Engineer made a prominent contribution in the Aditya L1 Mission of ISRO and she was the Mission Director of India’s First solar observatory Mission

Savitribai phule-first female educator of India she made a huge contribution in the field of healthcare as well as teachings she made a huge contribution for the patient of leprosy and tuberculosis at her home at Pune in Maharashtra. She contributed a lot for the poor people especially the Females and created awareness in the field of education and also encouraged the girls to Study and participate And contribute for the welfare of society to benefit everyone.

Barbara McClintock -She was an American Scientist And a well known Cytogeneticist.She made an amazing contribution and gave an important concept of jumping genes by studying the maize plants and her Theory of jumping genes are still prevalent in the modern day of Genetics Study and their application.

Janaki Amman also contributed in the Field of science and technology by exploring options particularly in the Field of STEM and Several others are exploring options in life by enabling the Kiran Portal of Government Of India for scientific research and research led innovation. This Portal signifies the women empowerment and gender equality in India in the field of Science and Technology..

Conclusion

The Women and Girls in Science and Technology made an amazing contribution in the past right from ancient times to Modern Day. We should always encourage our Female population to join STEM Program and explore options to use the full potential of intellect and wisdom as the UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science should be appreciated and encouraged to explore and contribute in the field of science and technology benefitting Mankind..

About the Author

MD AZHAR ISLAM Research Scholar Department Of Space Government Of India Currently Exploring the IIRS ISRO Outreach Program Funded By Department Of Space Government Of India. Graduated in Biotechnology from Manipal Academy Of Higher Education Manipal Karnataka India in 2016.I also tried for UPSC Civil Services Examination and Exhausted All my attempt by Exploring it very deep.Explored World Health Organization Health Emergencies Program in Past as well in virtual Mode.Participated and Completed various Conferences Organised by ICERT New Delhi... Passionate learner of Science and Technology I attended various Online Seminars and Conference of various Universities and Publishing Groups.My hobby is applying scientific logic in my work for research and development and research led innovation.