Event Speaker: Hajer Nakua

Hajer Nakua is a PhD graduate from the University of Toronto. Her research investigated the relationship between brain development and mental health symptoms in children. Hajer passionate about making science accessible. She uses social media to share mental health and neuroscience research with her North American and Middle Eastern followers on Instagram (in English and Arabic). Hajer also enjoys giving talks about neuroscience to children and youth. Hajer is the co-author of a recently published book, Khadija and the Elephant Toothpaste Experiment, which aims to encourage young girls to pursue their curiosities and see themselves in the world of science.