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Farah Qaiser

Farah Qaiser (https://www.farahqaiser.com/) is a graduate student at the University of Toronto, where her research involves using DNA sequencing to better understand the underlying genetics of complex neurological disorders. When not in the lab, Farah is involved in various science policy, outreach and communication initiatives in an effort to build an engaging and inclusive science culture here in Canada. Of note, Farah writes stories about science and scientists for various outlets, has led Wikipedia Edit-A-Thons to address the encyclopedia’s gender biases, and is one of the co-founders the Toronto Science Policy Network. You can find Farah live-tweeting at @this_is_farah or speed-reading (yet another) dystopian novel on her commute home.

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How to advocate for science this fall – using the #VoteScience campaign

Author: Farah Qaiser, 08/15/19

Science doesn’t usually get a lot of attention during elections, and we think that this needs to change. That’s why, on August 8th, a coalition of science groups, including Evidence For Democracy, the Toronto Science Policy Network (TSPN) and the Science & Policy Exchange, launched a national non-partisan #VoteScience campaign to advocate for science during […]

New tips and tools for “scicomm” courtesy of ComSciConCAN

Author: Farah Qaiser, 07/29/19

On July 18th, 50 graduate students (including yours truly!) descended upon McMaster University to attend the first national ComSciConCAN: a three-day science communication event consisting of four panels, six workshops, one keynote and over 25 different experts, with the aim of empowering graduate students  to share their research with broad and diverse audiences. In this […]

Science Outside The Lab North 2019

Author: Farah Qaiser, 05/27/19

What is science policy? How do I translate my research expertise into policymaking? And what does working in the federal public service involve? These were some of the questions swirling around in my head as I set off to attend the Science Outside The Lab North (SOtL North) program: a one-week deep dive into science […]

International Women’s Day: Why does representation matter in Canadian research?

Author: Farah Qaiser, 03/08/19

Today is International Women’s Day. This year, the theme is “think equal, build smart, and innovate for change,” to ensure that women’s needs and experiences are considered when it comes to innovation. While real progress has been made when it comes to gender equality, there is still much to be done to address the disadvantages, […]