Breaking Barriers and Building the Future: Women Who Blaze the Trail in STEAM

These amazing women are like real-life superheroes, using their brains and skills to explore space, heal the sick, and unravel the mysteries of science. Who knows, maybe one day, you'll join them on epic adventures in the world of STEM! ??????

?? Meet Dr. Tessy Thomas - Missile Woman of India! ??

Imagine a superhero who doesn't wear a cape but designs missiles! Dr. Tessy Thomas is just that. She's the Missile Woman of India, and she's like the rocket scientist superhero making sure India's missiles zoom into the sky correctly. So, the next time you see a rocket launch, remember, there's a superwoman behind it!

?? Dr. Minal Sampath - The Space Explorer! ??

Ever dreamt of traveling to Mars? Dr. Minal Sampath helped make it happen! She's like an interplanetary magician who played a key role in India's Mars Orbiter Mission. Thanks to her and her team, India sent a spacecraft called Mangalyaan to explore the mysteries of Mars. Who knows, maybe one day you'll join her on a space adventure!

Shakuntala Devi - A Human Calculator??

Forget calculators and computers. Imagine performing complex calculations faster than any machine, simply in your mind! That's the incredible legacy of Shakuntala Devi, India's very own "Human Calculator." Her phenomenal talent wasn't just a party trick; it revolutionized the way we understand and interact with numbers.

?? Mangala Mani - Polar Woman of ISRO! ??

Ever wondered what it's like to live in Antarctica, the land of ice and snow? Well, Mangala Mani, the Polar Woman of ISRO, can tell you all about it! She spent 403 days in Antarctica, like an explorer from a magical frozen world, operating and maintaining ISRO's ground station. She's like an ice queen scientist on a chilly adventure!

?? Ritu Karidhal - Rocket Woman of India! ??

Meet Ritu Karidhal, the Rocket Woman of India! Imagine being in charge of a mission to the moon – that's exactly what she did with Chandrayaan-2! She's like a space general leading a lunar army to explore the mysteries of the moon. Feted for her role in this ambitious lunar project, she's a true space pioneer!

?? Dr. Soumya Swaminathan - Chief Scientist and Health Hero! ??

Picture a superhero in the world of medicine, fighting against diseases like a medical warrior. That's Dr. Soumya Swaminathan! She's the Chief Scientist at the World Health Organisation, like a global health captain leading the charge against illnesses. She's especially awesome at understanding and fighting tuberculosis and HIV – two tough villains in the disease world!

?? Indira Hinduja - Baby Miracle Maker! ??

Imagine being the first person to bring a "test tube baby" into the world – that's Indira Hinduja! She's like a magical stork, helping families welcome their little miracles. As a gynecologist and infertility specialist, she pioneered the GIFT technique, making her the superhero behind India's first GIFT baby!

?? Gagandeep Kang - Vaccine Woman of India! ??

Meet Gagandeep Kang, the Vaccine Woman of India! She's like a scientist superhero, creating magical potions to fight off bad germs. She played a crucial role in making Rotavac, a vaccine that battles the tricky villain called diarrhoea. And guess what? She's the first Indian woman to be part of the Royal Society – a club of super scientists!

?? Chandrima Saha - President of Science Explorers! ??

Imagine being the leader of a club that explores the tiniest secrets of living things – that's Chandrima Saha! She's the first-ever woman president of the Indian National Science Academy. Her superpower is understanding the 'Leishmania' parasite, which causes Kala Azar. With 80 research papers, she's like a detective, solving the mysteries of the microscopic world!