Casteism keeps our top institutes running
An online discussion between Dalit, Bahujan and Adivasi journalists, academics and activists revealed how casteism thrives in and defines modern Indian academia.
June 1, 2021
Intersectionality and privilege in Indian science practice
Here’s what happened at a roundtable discussion organised by TheLifeofScience.com and 500 Women Scientists on International Women’s Day 2021
April 28, 2021
Our learnings on the use of ‘womxn’
On International Day of Conscience 2021, we deliberate on the use of 'womxn' and other alternative spellings of 'women'.
April 3, 2021
The silver lining
A young woman in science opens up about going through worsening mental health during her PhD and coming out of it stronger.
March 8, 2021
A calendar featuring women, transgender & non-binary folks in science
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February 1, 2021
They Decided To Debate Women’s Leadership Skills. Then It Got Worse.
A recent debate reveals misogyny, casteism and queer-trans-phobia in Indian science academia.
January 2, 2021
How Beena went from handling tech to leading a scientific team
It's not everyday that one hears about gifted technical officers making it into faculty. This is why Beena DB's journey from technical officer to faculty member stands out.
October 15, 2020
Grace Banu: A Dalit-Trans technologist fights for a better world
What is it to be Dalit, trans, and still persist in STEM? Grace Banu, a technologist and a fierce activist, talks about the same as she takes us through her life in this comix.
October 2, 2020
The nuts and bolts of getting science done
A tour across some of India’s most sophisticated research facilities guided by the technologists who run these hi-tech spaces.
August 27, 2020
Deepti and her mutant fruit flies
A facility manager by day and an artist by night, Deepti Trivedi has over the years become a critical part of the research community at BLiSC, Bengaluru.
July 14, 2020
Transcript of ‘Get Out of Class’ Webinar on Casteism in Indian Higher Education Institutes
A multimedia transcript of the Webinar 'Get out of class: Caste and casteism in our top institutions'.
June 2, 2021
A calendar featuring women, transgender & non-binary folks in science
Place your orders before we run out!
February 1, 2021
Looking to science to revive natural building
With the threats of climate change, waste disposal and a housing crisis facing us, it has never been more crucial to adopt more sustainable ways of living. We talk to a scientist & a practitioner who see natural building as a way forward.
December 18, 2020
Why STEM instructors should think about their teaching philosophies
What makes a good STEM instructor? Manan Bhan argues that the answer lies in their teaching philosophy.
December 1, 2020
To understand how caste- and casteism-driven exclusionary mechanisms operate in these institutions, The Life of Science organised a live discussion.
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Sayantan Datta is speaking at IIT Kgp on "Gender equality, not just a term, but part of our efforts towards a more inclusive STEM"
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Worried about sexual harassment in Indian academia? Participate in this survey by a student collective trying to understand how sexual abuse/harassment and gender discrimination is handled.
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Please fill in this survey for assessing the experiences/challenges faced by the Indian science community, with specific focus on gender issues. Deadline: April 15, 2021.
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