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Author: Jamshaid Shahir

Jamshaid is a 3rd year PhD student in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology at UNC-Chapel Hill. He studies the cell cycle in human embryonic stem cells and its dynamics during differentiation in the Purvis lab. Outside of lab, he enjoys reading, playing piano, and spending time with his two cats,

Blog / To Infinity and Beyond with the James Webb Space Telescope

March 22, 2022 / Jamshaid Shahir /

The James Webb Space Telescope could revolutionize our understanding of the universe and make the 2020s remembered for more than just COVID. Let’s learn more about this multi-billion dollar, international collaborative endeavor.

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Blog / To the Moon and back: a profile of an unsung hero, Margaret Hamilton

October 26, 2021October 27, 2021 / Jamshaid Shahir /

The last decade has shed light on many unsung women scientists who have catapulted humanity to new heights. In this article, we will learn about Margaret Hamilton, the woman responsibility for getting humanity to the Moon and back safe and sound.

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Blog / Going Westward: The Hidden Figure behind the GPS

April 1, 2021 / Jamshaid Shahir /

Many of us have used the Global Positioning System (GPS) at some point in our lives. From commonly navigating to places, tagging people on social media, to even catching Pokemon…

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Blog / The Machine Learning Sonata

October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 / Jamshaid Shahir / 2

Machine learning has influenced several facets of our lives, from how we conduct research to even how we listen to music. In this post, let’s explore how machine learning is changing the way we listen to and even compose music.

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Blog / Meditation: Tending the Garden of the Mind

July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 / Jamshaid Shahir /

Meditation has enjoyed a rise in popularity over the years, but how much of its benefits are grounded in scientific fact? In this post, I explore the science behind meditation, its implications for depression, and potential for even combating racism.

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Blog / The Genetics behind Cat Coats

March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 / Jamshaid Shahir / 4

The genetics behind how cats develop their coat patterns.

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Blog / What’s the deal with Climate Change?

October 14, 2019October 14, 2019 / Jamshaid Shahir /

The latest IPCC report just came out last month, and it does not bode well for the future of our planet. In light of this, why do so many people actively deny global warming and what can we do about it?

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