Panel Discussion on “Accelerate Action: Empowered Women, Empowered the World”

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On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the IEEE Student Branch at Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur, organized a panel discussion titled "Accelerate Action: Empowered Women, Empowered the World" on 11th March 2025.

The session aimed to highlight the role of women in science, engineering, and leadership, and empower young women to lead and innovate.

Speakers Included:

• Dr. Asheesh K. Singh – Professor, MNNIT Allahabad

• Dr. Smita Sharma – NIELIT Greater Noida, Chair WIE-IEEE UP Section

• Dr. Shilpa Kumari – Senior Scientist, CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur

• Dr. Jyoti – Assistant Professor, MMMUT Gorakhpur

The event was coordinated by Dr. Shikha Singh, Branch Counselor, IEEE SB MMMUT, and hosted by Ujjwal Kumar, EE Third Year, Student Chair.

11:00 AM – 11:05 AM:
Welcome Address by Host and Introduction to the Event Theme
Presented by Ujjwal Kumar, Student Chair, IEEE SB MMMUT

11:05 AM – 11:10 AM:
Opening Remarks by Dr. Shikha Singh,
Associate Professor, EED & Branch Counselor, IEEE SB MMMUT

11:10 AM – 11:15 AM:
Introduction of Panelists

11:15 AM – 11:50 AM:
Panel Discussion on
"Accelerate Action: Empowered Women, Empowered the World"
Moderated by the Host
Featuring:

• Dr. Asheesh K. Singh (MNNIT Allahabad)

• Dr. Smita Sharma (NIELIT, Greater Noida)

• Dr. Shilpa Kumari (CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur)

• Dr. Jyoti (MMMT, Gorakhpur)

11:50 AM – 12:00 PM:
Interactive Q&A Session with Participants

12:00 PM:
Vote of Thanks and Closing Remarks