Education
Asha’s plunge into Feminist Science Studies
From medicine to sociology, Asha Achuthan took a road less travelled, but one that science urgently needs.
December 17th 2021
Your silence is an apartheid for us: Grace Banu
As Pride Month comes to a close, we are reminded of a recent powerful speech by engineer Grace Banu. Spare a few minutes for her message to Savarna and cis-gender allies.
June 26th 2021
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 1st 2020
Without interventions, COVID-19 will burn the bridge for STEM education
The recent death by suicide of LSR mathematics student Aishwarya Reddy is a tragic reminder of how STEM careers are not easily afforded. What are some approaches to change that?
November 25th 2020
Good teachers need to go way beyond textbooks
Looking back at EpiSTEME, a conference on science education, held at TIFR-HBCSE in January 2020.
March 9th 2020
How teaching an ‘open course’ can open doors
Finishing a PhD is fulfilling, but also a tense time because of the uncertainties of the future. This young ecologist found her footing thanks to an opportunity to teach an ‘open course’ at a new university.
July 23rd 2019
From teacher to administrator: A founder-principal’s perspective
The founder-principal of a women’s college in Delhi shares her journey of self-discovery, career choices, and all that went behind starting a college for the applied sciences.
May 6th 2019
Hidden No More: Pumza’s Inheritance
Nandita talks to Pumza Tshebe, director of Scifest Africa, about her journey into science outreach.
February 18th 2019