Plaksha University and Mphasis Launch DS Brar Centre to Empower Girls and Women in STEM
Plaksha University, in partnership with Mphasis, has launched the DS Brar Centre to empower girls and women in STEM. Check details here
Plaksha University and Mphasis Launch DS Brar Centre
Plaksha University has launched the DS Brar Center for Girls and Women in STEM with support from Mphasis. This initiative marks a significant step toward fostering an inclusive ecosystem for women in STEM. Despite progress in education and workforce participation, women remain underrepresented in STEM fields. In India, only 28% of engineering graduates are women, and while 40% of computer science and informatics graduates are female, just 22% of professionals in emerging fields like AI are women. These disparities highlight the urgent need for initiatives like the DS Brar Center, which aims to inspire, educate, and empower girls and women to pursue STEM careers.
The centre is dedicated to bridging the gender gap in STEM by creating a strong support network of role models from government, academia, and industry. As part of its efforts, it is launching a women’s entrepreneurship program featuring accelerator bootcamps, masterclasses, and mentorship sessions to equip aspiring women leaders with the tools to thrive in STEM and innovation-driven fields.
Speaking at the launch, Prof. Rudra Pratap, Vice Chancellor, of Plaksha University, said, “The DS Brar Center for Girls and Women in STEM reflects Plaksha’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and vibrant ecosystem that empowers women in STEM. Today, more than women needing STEM, it is STEM that needs women—to drive innovation, tackle global challenges, and reimagine the future. At Plaksha, we are dedicated to making STEM accessible to all youth and aim to achieve 50% enrollment of women in our programs, setting a benchmark for equity and excellence in STEM education.”
Commenting upon the launch of the centre, Nitin Rakesh, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Mphasis, remarked, “At Mphasis, we believe in driving purposeful innovation, and the DS Brar Center for Girls and Women in STEM exemplifies this ethos. By addressing systemic challenges and building synergies, this initiative empowers young women to not only thrive in STEM careers but also reshape the future of these fields. We are proud to partner with Plaksha University in creating a transformative platform that uplifts and inspires.”
The DS Brar Center builds on the Mphasis Foundation’s two-decade commitment to advancing the inclusion of girls and women in STEM careers. With the foundation’s unwavering support and DS Brar’s visionary leadership, the centre is dedicated to fostering innovation, empowering women, and driving progress in STEM education.
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Q: What are people's opinions on Plaksha University Mohali for B.Tech?
Plaksha University in Mohali, Punjab, India, is a private university that was established in 2019. While it is a newly established university, it has received positive feedback and is known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education, particularly in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The university is backed by a group of business leaders and technology entrepreneurs and aims to nurture the next generation of leaders and innovators. The faculty is a blend of accomplished academics and industry professionals, promising a rich academic experience. The university also offers scholarships to assist students financially and promotes a close-knit learning environment with a low student-to-faculty ratio. Additionally, some individuals on online platforms have expressed positive opinions about the university, stating that it is a decent college if one can afford it and that it has the potential to gain a good reputation in the future. Furthermore, a video on YouTube suggests that the university has become a first choice for engineering and finance students
Q: What qualities does the admissions committee look for at Plaksha University?
Plaksha strives to bring together curious tinkerers and problem-solvers with a natural tendency to ask questions, explore concepts, and an openness to learning, wired with a risk-taking attitude. At Plaksha, we are committed to admitting the brightest minds coming from all walks of life. A student at Plaksha will be encouraged to wear multiple hats which will be facilitated by the interdisciplinary nature of the curriculum. This warrants an incoming student to demonstrate strong academic rigor along with the ability to communicate their thoughts and ideas effectively. We understand that these intrinsic qualities cannot be measured through marks alone and therefore believe in going beyond the mark sheet with our holistic selection process.
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