Beyond academia, I have lead several initiatives and projects, which are close to my heart. Here are some of them.
Diversity and Inclusion in Scientific Research
Advancing methods and communications skills for broader scientific impact
In collaboration with my colleague, Sarika Khanwilkar, I organized a four-part series of events for the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Columbia University. Funded by a seed grant by The Center for Science and Society at Columbia University, these events consisted of the workshops and panel discussions on how to improve methodologies and communication to carry out more ethical and inclusive scientific research and bridge the gap between scientific research and policy. |
Educational Initiatives
Education Base Library, Pench Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh
As the program manager at Conservation Wildlands Trust, I spearheaded the establishment of the first rural library around the Pench Tiger Reserve. The E-Base library strove to fill the gap in the rural education system by bringing to the students (and local community members) books on a variety of subjects in both Hindi and English. |
Popular Writing
(Representative articles)
Science Communication
Unravelling the Mysteries of Nature's Symphonies, Nature In Focus
Using Bioacoustics to Unlock the Ecological Information in Soundscapes, NDTV
Environmental Conservation and Development
From Tilonia to Santa Teresa: One Woman’s Journey of bringing Solar Energy to her Village, Barefoot College
Of Grimmett Guides And Solar Panels, Sanctuary Asia Magazine
Travel
Love in the Time of Colombia, National Geographic Traveller India (July- August 2021 Magazine cover story)
My Grandmother: The Traveller in a Sari, Maptia
Science Communication
Unravelling the Mysteries of Nature's Symphonies, Nature In Focus
Using Bioacoustics to Unlock the Ecological Information in Soundscapes, NDTV
Environmental Conservation and Development
From Tilonia to Santa Teresa: One Woman’s Journey of bringing Solar Energy to her Village, Barefoot College
Of Grimmett Guides And Solar Panels, Sanctuary Asia Magazine
Travel
Love in the Time of Colombia, National Geographic Traveller India (July- August 2021 Magazine cover story)
My Grandmother: The Traveller in a Sari, Maptia