ALSA
In collaboration with ALSA, we hosted Egzona Morina, Ph.D., a postdoctoral researcher in the field of neuroscience, who spoke about her journey from Kosova to MIT. Dr. Morina earned her MSc from Columbia University and Ph.D. from University College London, where she founded the Xheladin and Xhufe Morina Foundation to foster STEM education in Kosova. At MIT’s Department of Biology, Dr. Morina is developing Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) with global reach, combining her passion for digital learning and educational innovation.
A close collaboration with ALSA, the Albanian student organization in the United Kingdom, the event brought together students from all over the diaspora, both virtually as well as in person on MIT’s campus. Students noted how personal and relatable Egzona’s journey was, in addition to the invaluable professional advice she shared.
MORE ABOUT OUR SPEAKER
Dr. Egzona Morina is a postdoctoral associate and teaching fellow in the Biology Department, as well as a member of the Open Learning Digital Learning Lab. She earned her PhD in neuroscience from University College London (UCL), focusing on a novel behavioral paradigm for examining anticipatory postural adjustments in mice. Before her doctorate, Dr. Morina completed her master's in neuroscience and education at Columbia University. She is also the founder of a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing STEM education in Kosovo, her home country. In her role at the Digital Learning Lab, Dr. Morina aims to enhance her skills in creating and managing professional digital courses, and to contribute to the field of digital learning research.