Anecdotal Evidence   /     You Can’t Do That On An Empty Stomach- Theresa Lao

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No Breakfasts = Weak Knees Theresa Lao is currently the Communications Coordinator for the Deparment of Physics and Astronomy at UBC. This means she is usually busy planning conferences, writing or editing stories, or creating activities for physics summer camps (not to mention managing the department’s website and social media!).  Before her Science Communication career, … The post You Can’t Do That On An Empty Stomach- Theresa Lao appeared first on Anecdotal Evidence.

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No Breakfasts = Weak Knees
Theresa Lao is currently the Communications Coordinator for the Deparment of Physics and Astronomy at UBC. This means she is usually busy planning conferences, writing or editing stories, or creating activities for physics summer camps (not to mention managing the department’s website and social media!).  Before her Science Communication career, she studied biochemistry and did research about type 1 diabetes and transplantation. In all of this work she is driven by finding new approaches to spark people’s curiosity about science.
In her story, Theresa explores the idea that the things we do can have a great impact on our own and others lives. This is the case when you’re research is helping to save lives, as well as when you get up late and decide to skip breakfast in the morning…
In 2015, Theresa co-founded Curiosity Collider, a BC non-profit organization whose emphasis is on creating innovative ways to experience science. They put on amazing events that strive to include art, technology, culture, and humanity, all while exploring the world of science. Check out their website below for more info on their upcoming events!