Throughout the history of humankind, two opposing forces have continually hung over our existence: what we know versus what we believe. In other words, science versus faith. Malaika Mahmood will dive headfirst into the nature of this mysterious relationship between the seen and the unseen, our place within it, and whether these two powerful forces are truly even opposed at all. Malaika Mahmood is currently an undergraduate student at Rutgers University Camden pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Biology with a concentration in chemistry and mathematics. Since the age of seven, she has had a passion for public speaking and drive to help communities. She is actively serving her as President of the Student Wellness Advisory Board and Vice President of Biology Club. Along with this, her enthusiasm for science has led her to conduct various innovative research projects. Her experience with bridging religion in science has led her on a mission to revolutionize research and the way we approach problems. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx