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A celebration of women scientists -- and why we need more of them

Shohini Ghose • TED Talks India: Nayi Baat

In an inspiring talk, quantum physicist and author Shohini Ghose calls attention to the women throughout history who made scientific breakthroughs in fields that overlooked them -- and offers a vision of a world that encourages and supports women in STEM.

In an inspiring talk, quantum physicist and author Shohini Ghose calls attention to the women throughout history who made scientific breakthroughs in fields that overlooked them -- and offers a vision of a world that encourages and supports women in STEM.

This talk was presented at an official TED conference.

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Quantum physicist, equity advocate

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Shohini Ghose explores the strange quantum world of atoms and photons to understand the fundamental laws of the universe and harness them for quantum computing and communication -- and works to make science accessible and inclusive for people of all genders and backgrounds.

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This talk was presented at an official TED conference.