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Continue reading →: Why We Get Hooked: How Sounds and Lights pull us in?Have you ever been so absorbed in a game that you lost track of time? Maybe it was the flashing lights, the pulsing music, the satisfying “ding” of a win. And when it over and done with, you were surprised to find yourself back in your body. This feeling of…
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Continue reading →: Why I’m for IndustryFirst as a Master’s student and then as a PhD candidate in cognitive neuroscience, I’ve spent years studying the human brain and behaviour—designing experiments, analyzing data, and writing… and rewriting. My work led to a deep loneliness – the kind that settles in your heart like a constant friend. This…
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Continue reading →: Ask me about my job search one. more. time.
The title says it all. In the time I have spent applying for jobs (since last February – you don’t have to ask), I have read many posts on LinkedIn on how to polish your resumes, what to do, and what not to do. I have read posts on using…
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Continue reading →: On Using AI
When I started blogging in May of this year, I assumed it will be easier. I had ChatGPT on my side. I do! But, for those that rely on generative AI to do the work. For me, not so much. So far in my blogging journey, I have used it…
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Continue reading →: It’s 3025!By Fiza Arshad* Just imagine, it’s the year 3025. Everyone in the world that is living right now is dead – from your great grandparents (if you are lucky to have had them) to grandparents, parents, siblings, aunts, and uncles. You name it. And there is no fresh water to…
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Continue reading →: Using ChatGPT Responsibly: Ethical and Sustainable AI PracticesBy Fiza Arshad* AI tools like ChatGPT have transformed how we brainstorm, solve problems, and write. They offer efficiency, better quality product, and sometimes, even inspiration, while saving us time that could be spent elsewhere. Gardening, spending time with kids, spitting out more articles. But as with any powerful tool,…
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Continue reading →: When Mentorship Turns Toxic: Five Faces of the “Difficult” SupervisorBy Fiza Arshad* Introduction Grad school is tough. You expect the long hours, the imposter syndrome, the endless edits. But what we don’t talk about enough is how certain types of supervisors can quietly unravel your confidence, motivation, and mental health—sometimes without ever raising their voice. Toxicity in academia doesn’t…
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Continue reading →: A Pause, a Pandemic, and a PhDIf you’ve visited this site before, you might have noticed—it’s been a while. My last update was in 2019, just as I began my Ph.D. in Neuroscience at the University of British Columbia. Since then, life has brought no shortage of challenges. Like many wide-eyed trainees arriving in a new…
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Continue reading →: Welcome to My Professional WebsiteThank you for visiting! This site is a home for my academic and creative work, reflecting the diverse interests that shape who I am as a researcher and a writer. Here, you’ll find an overview of my research and academic training. Whether you’re a fellow academic, a prospective collaborator, or…
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I’m Fiza
Welcome to my web page! I’m a Cognitive Neuroscientist with 10 of years of experience managing different research projects end-to-end. In this space, I will post both personal and professional blogs on graduate school admissions process and journey, game immersion and multisensory cues, on using AI, and creative writing. If this resonates with you, let’s connect. If you want to hire me as a consultant, let’s connect.
Fiza Arshad 