I'm a Research Associate and Guest Lecturer at the Ontario Tech University working in the field of Molecular Biology and Science Education. I recently graduated from my PhD in Applied Bioscience, with a specific focus in parasitology. I'm also a science communicator where I share science hacks & career tips videos to help inspire people and women to pursue careers in STEAM.
I'I have a PhD in Molecular Biology, with a specific focus in parasitology and pharmacology. I also completed both a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education degree, and am an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT: 676824). I have a strong passion for teaching, research, and curriculum development, and have displayed this with over 5 years of experience working in higher educational institutes. In addition to my love for teaching, I'm also committed to community outreach initiatives through science communication. I have developed and taken part in many STEAM outreach programs at both the institutional and community level, highlighting my commitment to education within STEAM disciplines.
Originally, I started my TikTok account 1.5 years ago to document my career journey - to show people what it's like to earn a PhD and look behind the scenes at what's going on in the lab. From there, I received comments on my videos from all sorts of people thanking me for sharing a science learning tutorial or general career tips for anyone considering a post-doc degree.
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I'm a Research Associate and Guest Lecturer at the Ontario Tech University working in the field of Molecular Biology and Science Education. I recently graduated from my PhD in Applied Bioscience, with a specific focus in parasitology. I'm also a science communicator where I share science hacks & career tips videos to help inspire people and women to pursue careers in STEAM.
