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Prof Vimal Mishra from IITGN awarded the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize 2022 in Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences

Prof Vimal Mishra from IITGN awarded the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize 2022 in Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences

Sep 12, 2023 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer/Editor: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: Media and Communication, IIT Gandhinagar The award recognises his outstanding contributions towards examining the role of anthropogenic and natural factors on hydrologic extremes and water resources in India In a proud moment for the entire Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) community, Prof Vimal Mishra, Professor of Civil Engineering at the Institute, has been bestowed with India’s topmost science award – the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize 2022 by the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), India. Prof Mishra is the sole awardee in the Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences category this year. The award...

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Taming the STEM fields – Female students at IITGN shining bright as medal winners

Taming the STEM fields – Female students at IITGN shining bright as medal winners

Sep 6, 2023 |

STORY CREDITS Writer/Editor: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: Media and Communication, IIT Gandhinagar Apart from the ubiquitous gaiety all around the campus, the 12th Convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) had something more to celebrate about. Out of a total number of 58 medals awarded to students this year, 23 (i.e. about 40%) were won by female students from various disciplines. Notably, two of the three President’s Gold Medals, eight of the 17 Institute Gold Medals, and three of the four Director’s Gold Medals were bagged by female students of the Institute for outstanding performance in academics, research,...

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“Science and evidence-based policymaking is the need of the hour”, opine experts during ‘Net-Zero Dialogues’ held at IIT Gandhinagar

“Science and evidence-based policymaking is the need of the hour”, opine experts during ‘Net-Zero Dialogues’ held at IIT Gandhinagar

Sep 5, 2023 |

STORY CREDITS Writer/Editor: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: Media and Communication, IIT Gandhinagar The event brought together nearly 50 experts from all over the country, including policymakers, academia, civil society, and industry representatives Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN), through its Dr Kiran C Patel Centre for Sustainable Development, in partnership with the 14 Trees Foundation; Chandrakanta Kesavan Center for Energy Policy and Climate Solutions, IIT Kanpur; and Ecological Society, Pune, organised ‘Net-Zero Dialogues’ – a one-day brainstorming session on various issues related to Climate Change and Sustainability on September 02, 2023. Focused on the theme “Policy Pulse, Climate Finance, and Sustainable Transitions”, the event brought together nearly...

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IIT Gandhinagar faculty to receive National Teachers’ Award 2023 on Sept 05 for contribution to higher education

IIT Gandhinagar faculty to receive National Teachers’ Award 2023 on Sept 05 for contribution to higher education

Sep 4, 2023 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer/Editor: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: Media and Communication, IIT Gandhinagar Prof Indranath Sengupta, Professor of Mathematics at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN), has been selected for the National Teachers’ Award 2023 by the Ministry of Education for his dedication and contribution to higher education and enriching the lives of his students. Hon’ble President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu shall confer the National Teachers’ Awards 2023 on September 05, 2023, on the occasion of National Teachers’ Day, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.   A firm believer in his main teaching philosophy to be accessible to the maximum...

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New book co-edited by IIT Gandhinagar’s faculty recognises the significant role played by field assistants in wildlife research and conservation

New book co-edited by IIT Gandhinagar’s faculty recognises the significant role played by field assistants in wildlife research and conservation

Aug 31, 2023 |

STORY CREDITS Writer/Editor: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: Media and Communication, IIT Gandhinagar From sighting a Tiger in the snow to tracing Red Panda in the forests, finding Gliding Squirrels at night, and discovering Frog species, field assistants contribute immensely to wildlife research with their valuable knowledge about the landscape, movements of different species, communities’ cultures We often look at the sighting of rare species in their natural wildlife habitat with awe and appreciate the work done by the researchers who brought them to the fore. But rarely do people know or talk about the invaluable role played by field assistants...

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