Lekha Ramidi Director, Autonomous Solutions, Hexagon R&D India
Scientific Temperament Can Foster Innovation & Knowledge-Based Economy
Empowering Indian youth, especially women, with a scientific temperament is crucial for fostering innovation and a knowledge-based economy. A questioning mindset, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are essential to making meaningful contributions in STEM. Encouraging curiosity from a young age, providing mentorship, and ensuring equal opportunities can help young women thrive in science.
Your STEM Inspiration
Looking back, I was lucky. My parents nurtured my curiosity. Their conversations about technology and all the things it could do sparked a desire to see how science and engineering could fix problems. With some amazing mentors guiding me, and just a whole lot of passion for putting science to work, I ended up in a global leadership role.
