At 34, Niyati was diagnosed with cancer while she was breastfeeding her second child. As an engineer, she realized that she was a statistical outlier because this only occurs in 3% of lactating women. As an Indian, she came to realize the all too common truth that people with serious illness are often shunned and discussing a disease like cancer is frowned up. She chose not to be silent and bucked the cultural norm by writing a memoir about her journey. Niyati sheds light on the cultural bias and regional stigma associated with cancer, as she confronts the challenges of being a survivor and rallies for support. --Live recording and post-production of this talk was done by Jon Stante Video Developer and Creator.-- Niyati Tamaskar is an advocate for women in technology and engineering. She has spent her professional career developing electronic controls for a variety of machine applications and natural gas engines. She works as a technology planner at Cummins Inc., managing programs related to sustainability and energy security. Her passion for engineering extends to her work as regional leader of Center for Women in Technology (CWiT) North America. She promotes STEM education and strives to prioritize engineering careers among minorities. Niyati immigrated to the United States from India in 2001. She lives in Columbus, Indiana (USA), with her husband and their two children. Her hobbies include cooking, traveling the world and writing. She has authored a book called Unafraid: A Survivor’s Quest for Human Connection, a memoir about her cancer journey and the challenges of being a young survivor. All proceeds of the book are donated to the American Cancer Society. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]
