Anukarniya: The Role Models
"Anukarniya" is a Sanskrit word that means "the exemplary one". It is a small initiative to bring experts of various fields to you for sharing their journey and stories. Stories that are not only about how they were able to reach the career position they are in right now but also about their failures which contributed to their success. Our guests also talk about various scholarships and programs related to their fields, which might be your dream career or field of interest. I want to thank all the listeners and speakers for their support and love in making Anukarniya a big success. So, as you know we are now at our season 2, first episode! The four major goals of this season are –
1. Guidance to the youth to know the path towards their career goal in STEMM
2. To disseminate the knowledge about scholarships of the speaker's field of expertise per episode
3. To discuss the possible ways to face failure because we are taught how to aim for success but not how to deal with failure,
The new addition to this season is discussion about
4. Role of a Mentor and how to find a good mentor and
5.Role of career-breaks and quality time with self.
We have two international organizations supporting this initiative - MENSA (an international organization of high IQ people) and 1MWIS (1 Million Women In STEM). These organizations have been actively involved in taking the initiative forward. To connect to the initiative, feel free to reach out to us. If you want to nominate a speaker or wish to volunteer for the cause you can DM us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn or you can write to us on anukarniya@gmail.com as well. Happy learning!
Anukarniya: The Role Models
S1_E5: Dr. Deepa Subramanian, Chemical Engineer / Scientist & Innovator (formerly at ISRO, SDSC)
Dr. Deepa Subramanian is a Chemical Engineer currently working in the area of technology commercialization, with applications in nanotechnology and sustainability. She completed her Postdoctoral Training from Yale University, Ph.D. and Masters from the University of Maryland, College Park, and Bachelors from Mumbai University.
Her research background is in the innovation of new materials and processes for various applications such as clean energy, agrochemicals, and cosmetics. Deepa has previously worked for large national and corporate institutions such as the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) @ Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota; the Procter & Gamble Company, where she worked on products such as Olay, and with Royal Dutch Shell, where she had multiple technical and commercial roles in the area of sustainability. Her passion lies in helping people understand the science behind various products and processes so that one can make the best decision for oneself.
Dr. Subramanian is also an author of more than 10 publications and 100s of citations. She is also a recipient of national and international awards, including from the Conference on Physics, Chemistry, and Biology of Water and the International Society of Chemical Thermodynamics on her research work around self-assembly of small molecules. She has also received multiple scholarships, both in India and abroad, which helped her pursue higher education.
Deepa is a great proponent for STEM education, volunteering her time to help students explore various career paths within STEM, including connecting students with industry professionals.
LinkedIn – Deepa Subramanian | LinkedIn
Educational video -
1. UN Sustainable Development Goals
2. How to Commercialise Your Idea
The next speaker is Data Scientist, Ms. Shreya Agrawal