Jasmin Chahal

Jasmin Chahal recently completed a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology, working in Dr. Sagan’s lab at McGill. Since 2014 she has been a Teaching Assistant for several courses, including an inquiry-based lab course where she independently created tools to support student learning. She has led important course development projects, notably implementing the SEA-PHAGES program in her Department.

From 2016-2018 she was the McGill’s lead coordinator of Let’s Talk Science, a national science education organization, where she coordinated a network of STEM graduate students to develop hands-on activities and empower them to build their own teaching skills. Jasmin also participates in the American Society for Microbiology Teaching Undergraduate Biology Certificate program.

Throughout her years as a student, TA and teacher Jasmin has mentored multiple students in her lab and is recognized as an exceptional mentor by her peers and supervisor. According to her, she loves teaching and enjoys the collaboration with colleagues.