Indian physicist and Padma Shri awardee Rohini Godbole (From Pune) has been conferred with the Ordre National du Merite, one of the highest distinctions granted by France to honour eminent persons.
Godbole, 68, a professor at the Centre for High Energy Physics in the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, has been recognised by France, not only for her contributions to the collaborations between France and India but also for her work in promoting the visibility of women in science.
“We need more women role models in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) to normalise the concept that one’s career or opportunities do not have anything to do with gender. This message is not just to young women but young men as well,” the physicist said.
