Zubair’s Current Favourite Song:

Walking on a Dream by Empire of the Sun

Zubair Azizi (he/him)

Molecular Biology and Genetics (Research) ll | vpacademic@macsci.ca

About Me

Hey everyone! My name is Zubair Azizi, and I am truly excited to be your VP Academic for the 2025-2026 academic year. As a first time executive, I'm learning a lot about the McMaster Science Society and how it improves student life through its academic support services, partnerships with businesses in the community, and student wellness initiatives. This year, my mission is to continue delivering and improving the various academic services students have been using for years. Primarily, my team and I will work to expand the scope of the tutoring program and our mentorship programs and in doing so, make them ready to adapt as student needs change throughout the year.

I'm always on campus! You can most likely find me sitting in Thode, sipping on a French vanilla and watching lectures on 2x speed, or during my office hours on Friday mornings in BSB B108. If you'd like to chat, just make sure to bring the coffee!

Goals

1. Increase awareness of academic support services offered by the MSS

2. Work closely with faculty offices to feature supports for science students faculty wide

3. Use data from student surveys to improve the reach of advocacy efforts and bring beneficial changes to students in the faculty

Projects

1. Create the Sciclopedia Series; a video based encyclopedia with interviews featuring the different branches of programs under the Faculty of Science

2. Build the foundation to centralize all mentorship programs in the faculty under the MSS

3. Host events that foster stronger connections between students and Faculty, such as the Academic Roundtable

Reasons to Contact Me

1. You have a valid academic concern pertaining to the Faculty of Science, that you would like to be investigated and brought to the attention of the Associate Dean's office

2. You have questions or would like to give feedback on our Academic services

3. Debate over why French Vanilla is better than White Hot Chocolate (aka just milk)