Sunita Williams to meet Gujarat students

Gujarat Technological University (GTU) will host Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams, who holds world record for the longest space flight by a woman, on April 6.

Williams who was bestowed an honorary doctorate degree by the GTU will visit the Chandkheda campus and will also deliver a talk to the students.

For this purpose, the GTU has issued a directive to all the affiliated colleges to send names of two top rankers in each branch of the college who is interested to remain present in the interaction by April 4.

These students will be shortlisted and then issued invitation cards to remain present in the campus to listen to Sunita Williams.

GTU officials said that scholastic students, learned faculties, experienced principals and directors, researchers and corporate associates will also be present.

"Nearly 200 students will be selected from those who show their willingness to interact with the astronaut. Students will be able to meet, interact and get valuable guidance and tips from Sunita Williams. She will be interacting with the participants from 9 am to 11 am at the designated venue", said GTU officials.