Throughout history, there have been many incredible and inspiring women who have made significant innovation and contribution in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. However, the field of STEM sees a very low participation of women i.e. it comprises of 28% of women only.
This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, let’s look at 5 Incredible Indian Women Scientists who braved against all odds and set examples in the field of STEM and paved the way for young dreamers. Do tell us who is your favorite!
Shakuntala Devi 4 November, 1929
The ‘Human Computer’ of India
Her mind could calculate any cube root faster than a computer; she was a child prodigy, a math genius at the age of 3 and a ruler in the world of numbers. Meet Shakuntala Devi, who extracted the 23rd root of a 201-digit number mentally, 12 seconds faster than the Univac-1108 in the year 1977.
Did you know? If given any date of any century, Shakuntala could tell what day of the week it fell on within seconds
Kalpana Chawla 17 March, 1962
Dare to dream of the stars, just like Kalpana Chawla
A young space dreamer from Haryana, her favorite hobby as a child was to draw pictures of aeroplanes and gaze at the night sky while falling asleep. With her strong determination to fly in between the fluffy clouds, Kalpana Chawla became the first Indian aeronautical engineer to travel into space.
Did you know? Kalpana was an ace karate champ, a certified scuba diver and was a pro Bharatnatyam dancer .
Tessy Thomas April, 1963
The Missile lady of India
Breaking the glass ceiling in a male dominated bastion, Tessy Thomas became the first Indian woman to head an Indian missile project. A scientist and a homemaker, she was the Project Director for the Agni-IV and Agni-V missile in Defence Research and Development Organisation.
Did you know? She was awarded the prestigious Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for her significant contribution.
Anna Mani 23 August, 1918
Extraordinary experiments with weather!
A well-known meteorologist, Anna Mani had worked under the tutelage of Prof C V Raman. Her research papers on meteorological instrumentation and her significant contributions in the field of solar radiation, ozone and wind energy instrumentation earned her a global fame. She also served as the Deputy Director of Indian Meteorological Department.
Did you know? From 1957-58, Anna Mani was super busy setting up a network of stations to measure solar radiation and study them.
Janaki Ammal 4 November, 1897
Why Sugar taste sweet? Ask this Indian woman scientist
At a time when women were considered as ornaments and confined to the four walls of their house, Janaki Ammal clearly broke the stereotype and pursued a career in scientific research. A pioneering botanist and cytogeneticist, she is credited with putting sweetness in India’s sugarcane varieties, speaking against the hydro-electric project in Kerala’s Silent Valley and the phenomenal study of chromosomes of thousands of plant species. With her incredible research, she became the first woman scientist to receive the prestigious Padma Shree way back in 1977
Did you know? The sweet smelling flower Magnolia Kobus is named after Janaki Ammal
What these women have accomplished in the various fields of research is nothing short of amazing. Thanks to them, the future aspiring women and girls in India can find role models closer to home.
Let’s take a stand to support and encourage all the women and girls who loves the world of science!!
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Comments
Afrin Bano
July 13, 2019
Your description about these empowering women is speechless mam,indeed you are an inspiring woman
Harshin
June 11, 2019
So proud to be a girl child?ready to shine.
Grishika
May 28, 2019
All of them are best scientist
yuvika
May 28, 2019
Happy international women’s day to all super girl & woman’s who really make us proud
Sneha
April 28, 2019
Really.. These ladies are honoring.. I will try to be some of them in future
Tanvi Sajan
April 2, 2019
Me too❤️
Thrishna santhosh
March 20, 2019
I am proud to an Indian lady
ADITI
March 9, 2019
HAPPY WOMENS DAY
WE ARE PROUD OF OUR INDIAN WOMENS…..
A BIG SALUTE… TO ALL….
Shagun
March 3, 2019
Happy International Women’s Day ?
Thanx for the info ?
Insha
February 27, 2019
Thanks BYJU’S for the information ??
K.K.Chanakya
February 25, 2019
How to go the contents
Vidhi
February 22, 2019
I inspired with Shakuntala Devi
Vidhi
February 22, 2019
I inspired with Shakuntala Devi?
Nandana Nandakumar
February 18, 2019
I am proud to be an indian
women and happy international womens day
I like all of them,they are so unique and special
Dr.Maya J..Pillai
February 17, 2019
Empowerment is nothing ,simply ‘M’ powering,Mind power,Muscle power and Money power
Nihla KN
February 16, 2019
Proud to be a girl….??✌️???
Srushti
February 16, 2019
Very interested information
Tajalli Nisar
February 15, 2019
I loved shakuntala Devi the most!
Raniya Jaleel
February 15, 2019
Nice informative topics and happy international woman’s day for science and technology
Anushka
February 14, 2019
Happy international woman’s day. I want to be like Kalpana Chawla.
Sana Yaseen
February 14, 2019
Being a girl I know the real value of women a women’s is 100 times better than men I
Wish myself and all the women’s in the world a happy international women’s day
Barira and Afifa
February 14, 2019
I am proud ???? of these womens who are dispersing the seeds of inspiration.? Thank you byju’s learning tree ? for sharing this information.???❣️?❣️????. Love you byju’s team???
Sanjukta
February 14, 2019
Very proud to know that there r womans with mind blowing talents
bubbling inside them ??????
riya Kanthaliya
February 13, 2019
I also want to come in history like other woman they have a motivation for me
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By using byjus i become a topper i am really thnk u to byjus
Byjus is amazing ???????
Siddharth Khandelwal
February 13, 2019
Happy international women’s day.
Ajay
February 13, 2019
Happy international women’s day I like Tessy Thomas ,annamani, Janaki ammal
And Kalpana Chawla.Thank you byjus for sharing this information
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY , have a nice day
V. Pravalika
February 13, 2019
Most inspiring story about women ???????????
Riya singh
February 13, 2019
Be always proud as a girl and Be always motivated
Royal Roy
February 13, 2019
Women are the real assets of country.we should support them to make remarkable changes in our society.
Tanvi
February 13, 2019
Intriguing ????
Jesvi Maria
February 12, 2019
Be always proud as a girl.We all can become 1 of the excellent members in these
5.When we have our dear Byjus as helping hand.Nothing is impossible
if we have God’s blessing and self-confidence.Let us make the list with
10 brain masters for next year.Happy international day of women’s and girls in science.
Srimayee mall
February 12, 2019
I feel proud to be a part of such a community that has brought out so super scientists; I feel proud to be a girl!! Thanks for being our exemplary role models
Well selecting the best is difficult;each woman has her own speciality in her own way☺️☺️
Atharv Singh
February 12, 2019
I am proud to be an Indian,I like Kalpana Chawla the most.
Sonal Rajput
February 12, 2019
I feel proud on myself to be a girl . Happy International Woman’s Day ? to all brave girls and ladies .I liked Shakuntala Devi most
Vaishnavi Naineni
February 12, 2019
So proud to be a girl child.
Riddhi
February 12, 2019
Happy international women’s day to all 5 super womens who make us proud
Vartika singh
February 12, 2019
All the womens who are a part of sceince and technology are very good they are motivate us in many ways all the 5 super womens are excellent but my favourite is Kalpana Chawla?. And Happy international women day to all the brave womens and girls
Shakthi
February 12, 2019
Happy international women’s day
Aditya
February 12, 2019
Happy international woman’s day. I Liked Shakuntala Devi most. ?