“Interaction on Developing Scientific Temper for Women”: Department of Commerce and Business Administration

August 22, 2025

The Department of Commerce and Business Administration, in association with IQAC, Besant Women’s College, Mangalore, organized a workshop titled “Interaction on Developing Scientific Temper for Women” on 22nd August 2025 at 11:15 a.m. in the A.V Room. The session was conducted by Prof. Narendra Nayak, a well-known rationalist, sceptic columnist, and biochemistry professor.

The program was presided over by Dr. Praveen Kumar K.C., Principal, Besant Women’s College. The workshop aimed at encouraging young women to cultivate a spirit of scientific inquiry and rational thinking in their daily lives. The event was coordinated by Ms. Shaila Kamath (Convenor) and Prof. S. Syed Kahdar (Dean & HOD of Commerce and Business Administration), with active support from Kavya, Student Secretary, III B.Com.

The workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation from III B.Com and III BBA students who engaged in meaningful discussions on critical thinking, evidence-based understanding, and the importance of questioning myths and misconceptions.

Objectives:

  1. To promote scientific temper and rational thinking among women students.
  2. To encourage students to apply scientific reasoning and inquiry in their personal and academic lives.

Outcomes:

  1. Students gained awareness about the importance of logical and evidence-based thinking in addressing social and personal issues.
  2. The workshop inspired participants to adopt a rational and open-minded approach toward problem-solving and decision-making.