FSAC Research Club

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FSAC Research Club

Objectives and Activities

At the heart of our club’s mission is the commitment to promote scientific research skills, develop critical thinking, and foster a culture of reproducibility and open science. To achieve these objectives, we have defined several priority areas, along with examples of planned activities:

1 – Develop scientific culture and research literacy

Understanding how to read, analyze, and critique scientific papers is essential for training the next generation of researchers.

  • Biweekly journal club with presentations and group discussions.
  • Workshops on critical thinking and data interpretation, including analysis of biased papers to strengthen analytical skills.
  • Training in the use of scientific databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science.

2 – Promote reproducibility and open science

Mastering reproducible research practices is essential to ensure transparency and collaboration in modern science.

  • Hands-on workshops on GitHub, Jupyter Notebooks, and reproducible workflow best practices.
  • Introduction to reference managers (Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote) to facilitate the research process.

3 – Develop digital and data analysis skills

Proficiency with digital tools is increasingly crucial in academic and professional environments.

  • Introductory workshops on Linux, Bash, and Python for data analysis.
  • Accessible sessions on statistics and machine learning applied to science.

4 – Connect students to the research world

Exposure to research environments and inspiring role models encourages students to pursue scientific careers.

  • Laboratory visits across various disciplines.
  • Partnerships with research teams for practical workshops and demonstrations.
  • Launch of a research appreciation day (poster session), mainly for graduate students, with undergraduate students participating as audience or volunteers.

5 – Strengthen scientific communication and outreach

The ability to communicate clearly is a cornerstone of impactful research.

  • Scientific writing workshops on abstracts, CVs, and motivation letters.
  • Mini-projects such as article summary writing with peer feedback.
  • Conferences and roundtables with alumni, professors, and researchers on career pathways.
  • STEM outreach activities for high school students, including lab visits and presentations to foster early interest in research.

Club Board

  • President: Omar MOUSTAFA HASSAN EL ATAL
  • Vice President: Salma IREHALI
  • Secretary General: Amine FKIRA
  • Design & Media Lead: Hamza BOURRAKH
  • Human Resources Lead: To be filled
  • Events Lead: To be filled

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