Indian Women and Mathematics (IWM)  is an association of Indian mathematicians that has been in existence since 2009. The objective of IWM is to encourage more women to pursue higher education in Mathematics and to organize events and networking opportunities that will enable them to take up careers in Mathematics.

IWM in association with the Punjabi University Patiala(PUP) is organizing a winter school for women students studying in the second year of B.A./B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech. or an equivalent degree and having Mathematics as one of the major subjects. This program, which was initiated by IWM in 2019 and held annually since then, aims to provide young students with a broader exposure to achieve a conceptual understanding of mathematics and develop problem-solving skills in specified areas.

 Faculty members from reputed institutes and universities will deliver lectures. Each day, the lecture sessions will be followed by a tutorial session. The participants will be encouraged to interact with the speakers and the tutors.

 Main focus areas:

• Combinatorics

• Linear Algebra

• Number Theory 

• Real Analysis

 Who are eligible to apply: Women students who are currently enrolled in the second year of B.A./B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech. (or equivalent) degree and having mathematics as one of the major subjects/courses during the academic year 2023-24 are eligible to apply.

Online application starts on : September 16, 2023

Last date of application is : October 25, 2023

Patron: Vice Chancellor, Punjabi University, Patiala.   

Scientific Organizing Committee: 

• Dr. Anita Naolekar, ISI Bangalore.

• Dr. Dharmatti Sheetal, IISER Thiruvananthapuram.

• Dr. Gurmeet Kaur Bakshi, Panjab University Chandigarh. (Convenor)

• Dr. Pooja Singla, IIT Kanpur.

• Dr. Shalini Gupta, Punjabi University Patiala. (Co-Convenor)

Local Organizing Committee:   

• Dr. Deepak Kumar

• Dr. Parveen Lata  (Head of the Department) 

• Mrs. Reetu

• Dr. Rupali 

• Dr. Shalini Gupta

Contact us: 

 For any queries, write to us at  iwm2023pup@gmail.com 

Phone No: 0175-5136182  (9:00 AM to 05: 00 PM)