Dr. Naowarat Cheeptham (Ann)
Ph.D, Professor (Cave Microbiology, Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC, Canada) and 3M National Teaching Fellow (2022);
Project Mastermind
As an Earthling, a mom, and a microbiologist/educator, one of Ann’s life missions is to debunk the bad press microorganisms unfairly and undeservingly get. To do so, she continues to volunteer to visit local schools near and far to make sure kids know how fun science (microbiology) can be. She spearheads this graphic novel project to reach a wider and younger audience and bring awareness to a broader audience. Ann can be reached at ncheeptham@tru.ca.
For more information about Dr. Cheeptham’s recent publications, please visit: https://ncheeptham.trubox.ca
Dr. Keilin Gorman
Pediatrics Resident
M.D., University of British Columbia; B.Sc., Thompson Rivers University
Author
Keilin is a graduate from UBC medical school and is completing his residency in pediatrics. He is passionate about humanizing medical and science education by grounding research and clinical knowledge in human connection. He strives to create meaningful relationships with the children and families he works with through collaboration, curiosity, and compassion.
Lauren Mark
Teacher
(Current) M.Ed., Thompson Rivers University; B.Ed., Thompson Rivers University; B.Eng, University of Victoria
Author and Illustrator
Lauren is a high school science educator with a background in biomedical engineering who brings curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm into the classroom. By blending scientific inquiry with artistic expression, Lauren strives to make science approachable, engaging, and meaningful by encouraging students to ask questions, think critically, and develop a lifelong love of learning.