In celebration of International Women's Day, the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan has presented the prestigious Academician Nailya Bazanova Award to the nation’s prominent women in science and education.
The ceremony brought together distinguished female researchers, faculty members, and heads of major higher education institutions and scientific organizations who have made exceptional contributions to the advancement of Kazakhstani science.
During the official ceremony, Akylbek Kurishbaev, President of the National Academy of Sciences, highlighted the profound impact and tireless dedication of women scientists within modern society. Among the honorees were Beibitkul Karimova Sarsemkhanovna, Chairperson of the Board – Rector of the Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University, and Gulmira Topanova Tuyakovna, PhD and associate professor.
The award is named in honor of Academician Nailya Bazanova, the first female academician in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. A pioneer in her field, she founded the physiology of farm animals, a revolutionary branch of biological science in the region.
