The Women Empowerment Cell of Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management organized a session on “Women in Science” on account of International Women’s Day on 11-03-2022 in the seminar hall of Admin Block . Prof (Dr.) Smitha Hegde, Professor and Deputy Director, Nitte University Center for Science Education & Research, Mangalore was the resource person for the session. The session was very interactive and lively. The resource person enlightened everyone by explaining about the different fields in which women have excelled. She also explained about the role of women in the economic development of society globally. Resource person gave insights about the opportunities to the women in the field of science. The session gave the difference between gender equality and equity. She explained about the importance of family for every women. She spoke about many women’s who have achieved a lot in their life. The session was benefited by more than 150 students, staff and faculty of the Institution. The principal Dr. Thirumaleshwara Bhat, faculty, staff and students were present for the session. The program was conferred by Ms. Vimitha, Assistant Professor, Department of E and C. Ms. Lolita Priya Castelino welcomed the resource person.