On July 8, 2024, a networking event was organized to facilitate the integration into the community of researcher Dr. Shashwati Sen Yeram, director of the Crystal Technology Section at the Homi Bhabha National Institute in Mumbai, India. Dr. Shashwati Sen Yeram initiated a captivating discussion on the growth and characterization of single crystals, with a particular focus on their uses in radiation detection. Her expertise and contributions in this field enriched the knowledge of all participants and created opportunities for the exchange of ideas, thus contributing to her integration into the community of physicists in the Western region.