The last day of the ICTS-SSWP 20261 brought to a close 10 days filled with learning, exploration, discussions, and new experiences.

The day began with the group presentations of the 2nd week’s lab sessions. It was fascinating to see the diverse approaches and insights that each team had presented. The presentations provided an excellent opportunity to learn from one another’s experiences and understand different perspectives on the problems we had explored. The faculty members gave constructive feedback, and appreciated the effort and creativity demonstrated by all the teams. 

In the afternoon, we took the exit test, which was designed to assess the effectiveness of the various sessions conducted throughout the 10-day program. It also gave us a chance to reflect on how much we had learned and how our understanding had evolved over the course of the workshop.

Following the test, an open feedback session was organized where we shared our experiences, thoughts, and suggestions for future editions of the program. It was encouraging to hear the perspectives of fellow participants and to see the organizers actively seeking feedback to make the program even better.

The certificate ceremony was a memorable event of the day. Receiving the certificate of participation felt special - not just as a recognition of completing the program, but also as a reminder of the journey we had started together.

Beyond the lectures and lab sessions, one of the most rewarding aspects of SSWP 2026 was the opportunity to interact with experts and passionate researchers from diverse fields. I equally enjoyed the conversations with enthusiastic and multi-talented peers from different parts of the country.

A big thanks to the entire organizing team for making every aspect of this residential program seamless and enjoyable.

As the workshop comes to an end, I leave with not only new knowledge and skills but also fresh perspectives, valuable connections, and lasting memories. The learnings from this program will stay with me and continue to shape my future.

Thank you, ICTS SSWP 2026, for an unforgettable experience!

Day 8: Program Participation Certificate Program Participation Certificate


  1. ICTS SSWP-2026: The ICTS Summer School for Women in Physics (SSWP) 2026 is a 10-day residential program designed to encourage undergraduate women to pursue careers in physics through hands-on experiments, conceptual discussions, and lectures. For more details, visit ICTS. ↩