Khadija and the Elephant Toothpaste Experiment
Event Details
Join authors and real-life scientists, Farah Qaiser and Hajer Nakua, for an interactive reading of their new children’s picture book, Khadija and the Elephant Toothpaste Experiment (Second Story
Event Details
Join authors and real-life scientists, Farah Qaiser and Hajer Nakua, for an interactive reading of their new children’s picture book, Khadija and the Elephant Toothpaste Experiment (Second Story Press), which demonstrates how everyone can see themselves in science. The authors will then perform the exciting elephant toothpaste experiment, and kids will learn to do this experiment at home with adult supervision.
Speakers for this event
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Farah Qaiser
Farah Qaiser
Growing up, Farah Qaiser always had her head buried in a book. She is a scientist by training, a DNA detective if you will, and has worn many hats, from working in policy to writing for newspapers. Farah holds a Master of Science from the University of Toronto. She hopes that Khadija And the Elephant Toothpaste Experiment will help draw children into the world of science, a world they belong in.
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Hajer Nakua
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.
Books
Khadija and the Elephant Toothpaste Experiment
AuthorFarah Qaiser & Hajer Nakua
