Elissar Gerges is an Assistant Professor at the College of Interdisciplinary Studies with more than 15 years of experience in education. She holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, K–12, from Western University, Canada and a Master of Education in Curriculum Studies and Teacher Development from the University of Toronto, Canada. She is a strong advocate for science media literacy to enable all students, as active citizens, to critically evaluate science in the media to make informed decisions.