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SRHU Celebrates National Science Day Promoting Women in Scientific Leadership

Published on: February 28, 2026

National Science Day 2026 was celebrated on 28th February 2026 at the School of Science and Technology (SST), Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU). The celebration was organized in accordance with this year’s theme, “Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat,” emphasizing the crucial role of women in scientific progress and their contribution towards building a developed nation. The event aimed to promote scientific awareness, encourage intellectual engagement, and inspire students to explore emerging developments in science and technology.

To mark the occasion, two major activities — a Quiz Competition and a Debate Competition — were conducted to develop scientific temperament and critical thinking among students. The debate competition was organized on the topic “Artificial Intelligence Will Reshape Employment Opportunities for Women in India: An Aftermath of the AI Impact Summit.” Participants presented well-reasoned arguments and perspectives on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on employment opportunities for women in India. Vaibhavi Singh from the School of Biosciences secured the first position for her outstanding performance, while Astha Aswal, also from the School of Biosciences, was declared the runner-up.

The Quiz Competition witnessed enthusiastic participation from students across various disciplines, testing their knowledge in science and technology. The competition encouraged teamwork, analytical thinking, and scientific aptitude among participants. The team comprising Shishir Kumar, Awnish Kumar, and Prashant Agarwal from M.Sc. Medical Physics, HIMS (Medical Physics) secured the first position, while the second position was achieved by the team of Shweta Chauhan, Avneesh Tiwari, and Aryan Nautiyal from M.Sc. Medical Physics, HIMS (Medical Physics). The winners were awarded a cash prize of Rs. 3000, followed by the runner-up team receiving Rs. 2000 in recognition of their commendable performance.

The celebration concluded with an insightful interaction between the Hon’ble Pro Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Ashok Kumar Deorari, and the students, followed by the prize distribution ceremony. The session motivated students to pursue excellence in science and innovation while reinforcing the significance of women’s participation in scientific advancement.

Overall, the celebration of National Science Day 2026 successfully promoted scientific awareness, encouraged meaningful discussions on contemporary technological issues, and highlighted the importance of empowering women in science to achieve the vision of a Viksit Bharat.

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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.