Mumbai, 7 July 2023

 

The 8th International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) International Conference on Women In Physics (ICWIP), will be jointly organised by the Gender in Physics Working Group (GIPWG) of Indian Physics Association (IPA) and the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR). The conference will be hosted by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) - TIFR, Mumbai, in an online mode, from 10-14 July 2023. This is the first time an international conference on gender issues in physics is being held in India.

Gender imbalance in Physics is a matter of global concern, and India is no exception. ICWIP2023 will bring together nearly 500 participants from around the world — students, teachers, researchers, academicians and scientists of all genders – to deliberate on issues pertaining to gender in physics and to form networks and learn the best practices in each country. Delegates from nearly 70 countries will participate, including a large contingent from India. Apart from the usual plenary lectures, poster presentations, and networking sessions there will be several interactive workshops covering topics like Women’s Leadership in Physics, Physics Education, Teaching Physics Online, Presentation Skills for Career Advancement specially for students and Combating Biases.

The conference is supported by the National Institute for Science Education and Research (NISER), all three national science academies, Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT) and the office of the Principal Scientific Advisor, Government of India.

The online inaugural session is scheduled on 10th July 2023 at 3.15 to 4.15 pm.  The Principal Scientific Advisor, Govt of India Prof. A.K. Sood, and the Director, TIFR will inaugurate the conference.

Leading physicist, eminent women scientists of India and from other countries will be sharing their remarkable stories and also speaking about the initiatives taken by India and countries around the world to support gender equity in science.  The ICWIP 2023 in India is an opportunity to further India’s commitment to the cause of promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in physics and Science in general. 

The session will  be livestreamed on: https://youtube.com/live/CDXpdKzQt_g?feature=share

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(Source: HBCSE-TIFR) | PIB Mumbai | MM/SC / DR

 

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