Marija Bakoc, MASc

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Harvard Research Fellow | Biomedical Engineer

  • Education

    • University of guelph

      2017 - 2021
      Bachelor of engineering (b. eng) biomedical engineering with distinction

      Activities and Societies: School of Engineering, Varsity Basketball, Stage Manager for School of Engineering Play, Big Sister • Completed the Bachelor of Engineering (Major Biomedical Engineering)

    • University of guelph

      2021 - 2023
      Master of applied science (masc) biomechanical engineering 92%

      Activities and Societies: Girls SySTEM, Science to Business Network (S2BN) • Designed a novel knee brace perturbation device under the supervision of Dr. Scott C.E. Brandon. • Tested the brace on human participants and collected biomechanical data (EMG and motion capture).

    • Dalhousie university

      2022 - 2023
      Visiting graduate research student biomedical/medical engineering n/a

      Activities and Societies: Musculoskeletal Research Society • Research exchange during which I collected the data needed for my masters research study in the Joint Action Research (JAR) Laboratory, under the supervision of Dr. Derek J. Rutherford.

  • Experience

    • Cmec

      May 2018 - Jul 2019
      Office support assistant

      • Assisted in coordination with public schools nationwide for standardized tests like PISA.• Managed organizational tasks, including downloading results, sorting paperwork, recording information, and handling extensive email correspondence.

    • Oxford learning centres inc.

      Mar 2021 - Nov 2021
      Academic tutor

      • Effectively tutored multiple students at a time by defining areas of student weakness.

    • The progressive centre

      Aug 2021 - Jan 2024
      Math & science tutor

      • Implementing EDI principles, I help improve students’ test scores by 30% in highschool math.

    • University of guelph

      Sept 2021 - May 2023

      • Demonstrated labs to engineering students, gaining experience with mechanical Instron machines. • Graded Biomedical/Biological/Water/Environmental Engineering co-op reports submitted by students. • Delivered MATLAB tutorials for Engineering Analysis in both the Fall 2021 and Winter 2022 semesters.

      • Graduate Teaching Assistant: Material Science

        Jan 2023 - May 2023
      • Graduate Teaching Assistant: Co-Op Report Grader

        Sept 2022 - Dec 2022
      • Graduate Research Assistant: Linear Algebra

        Sept 2021 - Sept 2022
    • Happy era

      Jan 2022 - Jan 2024
      Sales & trade show representative

      • Boosting sales success through an approachable demeanour, I proactively planned and coordinated tradeshows to enhance product awareness, cultivate relationships, and contribute to business growth.

    • Harvard university

      Jan 2024 - now
      Harvard research fellow

      • Engaged in overseeing and supporting field clinical studies to evaluate a back exosuit technology.• Maintain a customer-facing role, interfacing with clinical and industrial partners, and key stakeholders. • Responsible for processing and analyzing the clinical trial data to assess exosuit performance.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Cpr aed program & child cpr aed

      American heart association
      Apr 2024
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    • Grade 8 theory and practical diploma

      The royal conservatory of music
      May 2017
    • Biomedical research investigators

      Citi program
      Jan 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Citi good clinical practice

      Citi program
      Jan 2024
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Marija Bakoc, MASc
      Graduate Student Travel Award/Grant Canadian Society for Biomechanics: CSB-SCB Sep 2022 Amount: $3000• Only MASc student awarded this grant ('22 - '23) to finance my research exchange at Dalhousie.
    • Awarded to Marija Bakoc, MASc
      CSB Student Conference Travel Grant Canadian Society for Biomechanics: CSB-SCB Aug 2022 Amount: $300• To assist with expenses related to the North American Congress on Biomechanics (NACOB).
    • Awarded to Marija Bakoc, MASc
      Ontario Graduate Scholarship Provincial Government (Ontario) May 2022 Amount: $15 000• Awarded based on strong academic performance and extracurricular involvement.
    • Awarded to Marija Bakoc, MASc
      College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Dean's Honor List University of Guelph Apr 2020 Recognition • Achieved an overall average above 80% throughout all four years of university.
    • Awarded to Marija Bakoc, MASc
      Academic All Canadian Honours U Sports Mar 2020 Certificate• Honor given on behalf of Ontario University Athletics (OUA).
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Mentor

      Issued by Girls​ SySTEM Mentorship Program on Sept 2022
      Girls​ SySTEM Mentorship ProgramAssociated with Marija Bakoc, MASc
    • Sponsorship Coordinator

      Issued by Science to Business Network (S2BN) on Apr 2022
      Science to Business Network (S2BN)Associated with Marija Bakoc, MASc
    • Health Management Volunteer

      Issued by YMCA-YWCA of Guelph on Oct 2020
      YMCA-YWCA of GuelphAssociated with Marija Bakoc, MASc
    • COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Volunteer

      Issued by University of Guelph on Apr 2021
      University of GuelphAssociated with Marija Bakoc, MASc
    • Big Sister Mentor: School of Engineering

      Issued by University of Guelph on Dec 2020
      University of GuelphAssociated with Marija Bakoc, MASc
    • Stage Manager: Annual School of Engineering Play

      Issued by University of Guelph on Sept 2019
      University of GuelphAssociated with Marija Bakoc, MASc
    • Community Volunteer

      Issued by Etobicoke Humane Society on Sept 2015
      Etobicoke Humane SocietyAssociated with Marija Bakoc, MASc