Shafaq Zia
Shafaq Zia’s journey as a science communicator began when her brother was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Since then, she has found herself explaining ASD to family members, friends, and even strangers.
She was first introduced to science writing at Northwestern University in Qatar, where she earned a degree in journalism and served as the managing editor of The Daily Q. As a reporting intern for STAT, she covered the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as emerging research in healthcare technology.
At the GPSW, Shafaq plans to report on healthcare, combining her fascination with science and love for storytelling to produce breaking news and longform pieces.
