Resume
Journalism Experience
Sep 2024 - Dec 2024
Newsroom Intern
Reporting on local news in Monterey, Farah spent her time at the Herald learning to write local news stories, cover local events and understand how a newsroom works.
Remote
May 2023 - Present
Contributing Science Writer
THE MEMBER MAGAZINE OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
As a contributor at ASBMB Today, Farah honed her skills at health and medicine reporting and also dipped her hands into writing profiles of scientists from underrepresented and historically marginalized communities. She further reported about new developments and research in the fields of molecular biology and genetics.
Remote
Education
2024 - 2025
Master of Science in Science Communication
University of California, Santa Cruz
Farah is currently doing her Master of Science in Science Communication from University of California, Santa Cruz where she is developing a strong foundation in science journalistic principles and newsroom experience, etiquettes and culture, preparing her for a successful career in science journalism.
Santa Cruz, California, USA
2018 - 2022
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts
Life Science & Biotechnology, Comparative Literature & Culture
Underwood International College, Yonsei University
Seoul/Incheon, South Korea
Farah completed her double degree earning a Bachelor of Science in Life Science & Biotechnology and a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature & Culture from an all-English college under Yonsei University. There, she developed a strong foundation in literature and storytelling techniques, as well as obtaining a deep knowledge of the scientific world, preparing her for a career in science journalism.
2004 - 2018
High School Diploma, O & A-levels
Dhanmondi Tutorial
Farah graduated from Dhanmondi Tutorial with a strong academic record, laying the groundwork for her academic and professional achievements in the field of journalism and science writing.
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Certifications
May 2023
Mastering the Art of Science Communication, Child Health Research Foundation (CHRF)
April 2023
The Art of Science Communication, The American Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
Professional Skillset
Science Writing
Research & Analysis
Narrative Storytelling
Health & Medicine Reporting
Languages
English (proficient)
Bengali (native)
Urdu (intermediate)
Korean (intermediate)
Hindi (intermemdiate)