Science should reach society with integrity and transparency: Soumya Swaminathan

Prelims-testable facts

• 01Soumya Swaminathan is the Chairperson of the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF).
• 02The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) conferred degrees on 1,452 PhD and Master's students and 118 undergraduate students at its annual convocation.
• 03Soumya Swaminathan emphasized the importance of integrity and transparency in science during the IISc convocation.
• 04The challenge before scientists and researchers is to ensure that science reaches society with 'integrity, transparency, and compassion', according to Soumya Swaminathan.
• 05Soumya Swaminathan urged graduates to harness science and technology to solve India's pressing challenges while upholding ethics, collaboration, and public trust.
• 06Nearly 1,600 IISc students received degrees at the annual convocation.
• 07The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is located in Bengaluru.

Trap alerts

• Most people think Soumya Swaminathan is a scientist, but actually she is an administrator and Chairperson of MSSRF.
• Most people think IISc conferred degrees on 1,600 students, but actually the correct number is 1,570 according to some sources, however, it's best to stick with the most accurate source which says 1,452 PhD/Master's and 118 undergrads graduated.