Moiz Kapasi

Genetics & Microbiology Research Assistant

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Greater Toronto Area, Canada

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About me
Science Communicator | Biochemistry Graduate Student at University of Calgary
Education
- University of Manitoba
  2013 - 2019
  Honours Bachelor of Science - BS Cellular, Developmental, and Molecular Biology | Psychology- With minors in Business and Nutrition
  Activities and Societies: Let's Talk Science, President One Prosper Manitoba, Board of Directors- Sarasvati Productions, Social Programmer- Science Students Association, Councillor & Tutor- Wayfinders Manitoba
- Richmond Hill High School (Ontario)
  2009 - 2013
  Ontario Secondary School Diploma Math/ Science
  Activities and Societies: Badminton Team, Science Tutor
- University of Calgary
  2019 - 2023
  Master's of Science Biochemistry
  Activities and Societies: Let's Talk Science Coordinator, Laboratory Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Graduate Exam Facilitator, Dean's Office Administrator
Experience
- University of Manitoba
  Apr 2014 - Aug 2014
  Genetics & Microbiology Research Assistant
  Phylogenetic tree analysis for Lepidoptera protection & conservation at the University of Manitoba. Research under supervision of Dr. Jeffery Marcus aided in the preparation of two published papers.
- Self-employed
  Sept 2014 - Jun 2019
  Private University Tutor- Science
  Started my own tutoring company where students could book appointments with me and I would tutor them for multiple different courses.
- University of Manitoba
  Sept 2015 - May 2019
  Teaching Assistant in multiple subject areas for recognized aid students facing personal, academic, or financial barriers that impede their success in university. Used agrobacterium infections to generate hairy root cultures.Lead experimenter under supervision of Dr. Jake Stout at the University of Manitoba. Conducted ecology labs, graded course material Held multiple positions designing lessons and teaching undergraduate biology courses Insect control by means of RNA interference.Research conducted under supervision of Dr. Steve Whyard at the University of Manitoba. Teaching introductory undergraduate chemistry tutorials which are in addition to class lectures. These sessions allow students to ask questions and gain a better understanding of the course material.
  - Access Program Teaching Assistant
    Sept 2018 - May 2019
  - Molecular Biology Researcher
    Sept 2018 - May 2019
  - Ecology Teaching Assistant
    Sept 2017 - May 2019
  - Biological Science Teaching Assistant
    Sept 2016 - May 2019
  - Biotechnology Research Assistant
    Jan 2017 - Aug 2017
  - Supplemental Instructor- Chemistry
    Sept 2015 - May 2017
- University of Calgary
  Jan 2021 - May 2022
  Conducted and evaluated undergraduate biology labs (Multiple Courses). Studying a theoretical and practical, evidence based approach to teaching and learning STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) content in a university setting.
  - Biological Sciences Lab instructor
    Sept 2019 - May 2022
  - University Teaching and Learning STEM Scholar
    Jan 2021 - May 2021
- Imhotep's Legacy Academy (ILA)
  Feb 2024 - now
  As a STEM activity developer I am creating science activities themed in various subject areas of science such as: astronomy, physics, biology, chemistry. Creating interactive, hands- on, educational, agricultural activities for Black and African communities in Nova Scotia. Tying learning to creative thinking, problem solving, sustainability, environmental consciousness.
  - STEM Activity Developer
    May 2024 - now
  - Agricultural Activity Developer
    Feb 2024 - May 2024
Licenses & Certifications
- Open Water Diver
  PADI
  Jan 2017
- Top Rope & Lead Climber Certification
  UIAA - International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation
  Aug 2017
- High Altitude Ice Climber
  American Alpine Institute Ltd
  Feb 2018
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Moiz Kapasi
  Graduate Research Award Faculty of Science Jan 2020 Awarded $4,500 for Publication and Thesis Defence
- Awarded to Moiz Kapasi
  International Travel Award Faculty of Science 2017 Awarded $1000 sponsorship for teaching science and women's health in rural Bolivia
- Awarded to Moiz Kapasi
  Volunteer of the Year Let's Talk Science Manitoba 2013 Exceptional community involvement in ManitobaAlso Nominated for: National volunteer of the year 2013, 2014| Rural volunteer of the year 2014
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer Presenter
  Issued by Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Organizations (MANSO) on Sept 2017
  Associated with Moiz Kapasi
- President of Manitoba section
  Issued by OneProsper International on Sept 2015
  Associated with Moiz Kapasi
- Social Programmer| Council Member
  Issued by University of Manitoba Science Students' Association on Sept 2014
  Associated with Moiz Kapasi
- Volunteer Coordinator| Executive Member
  Issued by Helping Hands on Sept 2013
  Associated with Moiz Kapasi
- Volunteer
  Issued by Fundación Bolivia Digna on Jan 2018
  Associated with Moiz Kapasi
- Volunteer| Partnerships Coordinator| Special Events Coordinator
  Issued by Let's Talk Science | Parlons sciences on Sept 2013
  Associated with Moiz Kapasi
- Fundraising Committee Board Member
  Issued by SARASVATI PRODUCTIONS on Sept 2015
  Associated with Moiz Kapasi