Guwahati, October 02, 2024: The Dr. Anamika Ray SHARE Communication Research Award 2024, instituted by the Dr. Anamika Ray Memorial Trust (ARMT), Guwahati, has brought accolades to the field of communication research with the announcement of its winners. This award recognizes the exceptional contributions of young researchers working in the fields of ‘Science, Health, Agriculture, Risk, and Environment’ (SHARE) Communication.
This year, Aastha Kashyap of Central University of Jharkhand and Chelsia S Thomas of Central University of Punjab emerged as the winners of the award for their outstanding dissertation. Aastha’s research “A Study to Measure the Extent of Scientific Literacy among the College/University Going Students of Jharkhand” provides valuable insights into the literacy levels of students in Jharkhand, making a meaningful contribution to the understanding of educational challenges in the region. While Chelsia S Thomas’ dissertation work entitled ‘Cervical Cancer and HPV Vaccine: Knowledge, Perceptions, Hesitancy, and Misinformation among Females in Kerala’ throws light on the lack of scientific temperament among the target audience. Both awardees have received certificates, a cheque representing the award money, and a collection of books as part of the recognition. The award certificates, cash award and books will be presented to the winners at their respective Universities.
Furthermore, another student of the Cental University of Jharkhand Ananya Behera's dissertation on the Science Fiction Films earned her the "Special Jury Mention." Ananya's work critically analyzes the impact of science fiction films on futuristic discourses.
In order to support and encourage young researchers working in the disciplines of "Science, Health, Agriculture, Risk, and Environment" (SHARE), ARMT launched the Dr Anamika Ray SHARE Communication Research Award in 2023 in the name of Dr Anamika Ray, who was a trailblazer in providing scientific communication education in Northeast India. The goal of the prize is to support logical and rational thought by encouraging communication in these important areas. This award is given to two researchers each year, with an emphasis on their creative methods of doing communication research in these domains.
The chairperson of the Trust Rajat Baran Mahanta and the chairperson of the Jury for selection of the award Prof Manoj K Patairiya, a veteran scientist, communicator and former head of National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC), DST, Govt of India congratulated both the winners and also appreciated other selected nominations from Central University of Odisha, Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, XIM University, Gauhati University etc.
ARMT, registered under NITI Ayog, has been dedicated to fostering scientific temper and awareness among the public, particularly the younger generation, since its inception. The Trust continues to honour Dr. Anamika Ray’s legacy by encouraging the next generation of researchers to contribute to the growth of science communication.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Anamika Ray Memorial Trust (ARMT)
Phone: 9435344665
Website: https://www.armt.in
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