Panjab University faculty bags national award

Suman Mor has authored more than 90 articles, including original research papers, reviews, and book chapters.

Panjab University's chairperson, department of environmental studies, Suman Mor has won the national award for outstanding efforts in science and technology communication through innovative and traditional methods. Every year, the award is presented to an individual for outstanding contribution in the field of science and technology communication and promoting scientific temper. The award has created a significant impact in the country during the last five years by the National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC), department of science and technology, ministry of science and technology, Government of India.

The award carries a citation, a memento and a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh. The award will be presented to Mor in New Delhi at a special ceremony to be held on National Science Day on February 28. Mor has been working in the field of environment and public health for the past 21 years. She is actively engaged in creating capacity-building training and workshops for professionals and the general public.

Her comic series “Kids, Vaayu & Corona” was adopted and released by the Ministry of Health, Government of India, in early March 2020 to engage children and the general public.

The first comic is available in over 20 international and national languages, also adopted by WHO and UNICEF. She has authored more than 90 articles, including original research papers, reviews, and book chapters. She has authored more than 90 articles, including original research papers, reviews, and book chapters.

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