Dr. Erum Razvi
Dr. Erum Razvi joined Ontario Genomics in 2023. In her current role, Erum supports the implementation of strategic initiatives with the goal of applying genomics-based solutions to bolster key sectors of the Ontario economy. Erum is the main point of contact for funded projects and works with leading academics and partner organizations to advance funding, foster relationships, and enhance project outcomes.
During her 10+ years in the infectious disease space, Erum has experience in multidisciplinary areas such as drug discovery, carbohydrate chemistry, X-ray crystallography, biophysical methods, and basic biology research leading to several high impact publications. Erum served as the Communications Officer and Chair for the GlycoNet Trainee Executive Committee where she wrote monthly newsletters, led a team of 7 scientists across Canada to understand and endorse the voices of trainees to key opinion leaders, established professional development opportunities, and advocated for infectious disease research alongside the Chief Science Advisor of Canada. Prior to joining Ontario Genomics, Erum was a postdoctoral fellow working on optimizing the isolation of bacterial exopolysaccharides.
Erum has a B.Sc. in Health Science from Wilfrid Laurier University, Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Toronto, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Ontario.
Space Camp Unlimited
Here at CSD Learns, we are thrilled to introduce an incredible opportunity for your Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students that we believe will truly ignite their passion for space exploration and STEM. Introducing Space Camp Unlimited, a unique program designed exclusively for middle and high school students at your school. This immersive experience […]
STEM Sign Language Summit
Hosted by Gallaudet University. We are excited to welcome everyone who is interested in STEM sign language lexicons – deaf and hard of hearing students who are majoring in STEM, STEM deaf and hard of hearing professionals, K-12 teachers, STEM college professors, interpreters, educational researchers, linguists, anthropologists, and the like! The Summit will take place […]
RIT/NTID’s Deaf in STEM Conference
RIT/NTID is excited to announce our Deaf in STEM Conference, a conference focused on deaf and hard-of-hearing experiences in STEM employment. This Deaf in STEM conference aims to bridge the gap between deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals and professional and educational development in the working world. With a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, this student-led […]
Deaf Scientist Time
Have you made any plans on Thursday, September 21, 2023 yet? Guess what, let’s do some Deaf Scientist Time (DST) from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET on Sept. 21, 2023! Come join us to share information, resources, and opportunities for networking with deaf and hard-of-hearing scientists online. All are welcomed and interpreting has been […]
Chantal Deguire
A highly-motivated Mobile Developer with 10+ years’ experience in digital media. Graduate from Gallaudet University in Digital Media with certificates in iOS and Android Mobile Applications Development and Data Science at Seneca College and Lighthouse Labs. An innovative professional with several Mobile Phone Applications developed with a focus on users’ experience and satisfaction.
Symposium on STEM Sign Lexicons for Teachers and Educational Interpreters
Registration is now open for the Symposium on STEM Sign Lexicons for educational professionals (teachers and interpreters). The symposium will be held at Rochester Institute of Technology/National Technical Institute for the Deaf. Please fill out the form if you are interested in attending the symposium. We accept up to 100 people for the symposium.
Jenny A. Leung
I am currently working on research in Captioning for Deaf viewers for my Masters thesis. I also do the other work/research in captioning tech.
3rd Workshop of 2023 Global Year of STEM Signs
There are many STEM sign lexicons worldwide based on different sign languages. Over the year, we will celebrate this work and discuss the future of STEM sign language lexicons and their impact on STEM education and careers. A series of six events that provide those us working in this field with opportunities to come together. […]
Alok Doshi
Design & Innovation Strategist with d