I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree at the School of Communication at Simon Fraser University, exploring the role of the media in hyping genomic science and focusing on the public understanding of genetic science. Using Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis, my goal is to combine critical inquiry with advanced research methods. As a GE3LS research assistant and blogger, I am trying to bridge the gap between academic research and the public. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in 2011. Prior to immigrating to Canada in 2008, I completed a Bachelor of Journalism degree in Germany, where I worked as a freelance science journalist.