Hana Karim

Hana Karim

Manager, Curriculum Developer and Teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Biomedical Engineering Student at University of Waterloo

  • Education

    • Scholars' Hall

      2016 - 2019
      Middle School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Head Coordinator of Events Club, Assistant Editor for Schoolwide Newsletter

    • University of Waterloo

      2023 -
      Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc Biomedical/Medical Engineering 4.0 GPA

      Activities and Societies: GreenHouse (social impact incubator for students in entrepreneurship), Executive for Students for Action and Activist clubs

    • Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute

      2019 - 2023
      International Baccalaureate International Baccalaureate 97.5%

      Activities and Societies: Co-President of Music Council and Concertmaster of Strings Ensemble Member of the CHCI Swim Team, Reach for the Top Team, Math Club and Creative Writing Club

  • Experience

    • Crania Schools

      Jan 2016 - now
      Manager, Curriculum Developer and Teacher

      Managed the Boardwalk location and worked in conjunction with teachers and students to better improve the quality and experience of individuals.Developed coding and robotics curriculum for MIT Scratch, HTML, CSS and JavaScript classes, using Microsoft PowerPoint and other software toolsTaught classes, online during the pandemic and in-person in math, coding, & robotics.

    • Freelance

      Jan 2020 - Jan 2020
      Online JavaScript Game Developer

      Created multiple online games based in JavaScript, HTML and CSSSee GitHub: https://github.com/csfunweb1

    • Technovation

      Jan 2020 - Aug 2023
      Co-Founder and Developer for EatAware

      Developed ‘EatAware’, an AI based, healthy eating app that combats eating disorders in teenage girls, using Thunkable and Google AI with University of Waterloo Software Engineering student, Hannah DuSee pitch video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LNy5wBu2Cc

    • University of Waterloo

      Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
      Kinesiology Lab Assistant

      Worked in Professor Robin Duncan's UW Lipid Enzyme Discovery lab, conducting gel electrophoresis & PCR tests on extracted mice tissue samples.

    • Grand River Hospital

      Aug 2022 - Jun 2023
      Healthcare Assistant

      Worked in varying spots throughout the hospital, helping and directing patients of all backgrounds so as to ease their time in the hospital

    • KA Imaging Inc.

      Jun 2023 - Jul 2023
      Reveal Detector Marketing Specialist

      Engaged and educated health administrators at the Annual American Healthcare Radiology Administrators (AHRA) conference in Indianapolis, USA about the Reveal SpectralDR detector technology and clinical applications.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • MEDIC Emergency First Aid

      Canadian Red Cross
      Jan 2022
    • Suzuki Violin - Grade 10 Certification

      Suzuki Violin
      Sept 2022
    • RCM Piano - Grade 8 Certification

      The Royal Conservatory of Music
      Jan 2023
    • Bronze Cross

      Lifesaving Society Ontario
      Mar 2022
    • Standard First Aid

      Canadian Red Cross
      Jan 2024
    • SC1295 From Analytic to Clinical Validation: Moving AI/ML into Practice

      SPIE
      Feb 2024
    • CPR (CPR)

      Canadian Red Cross
      Jan 2024
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Hana Karim
      Global Impact Creator Grant Accelerator Center Sep 2024 A $12 000 grant associated with an innovative initiative designed to help students, faculty and recent graduates from Waterloo explore global entrepreneurship opportunities. The program focuses on exploring unmet needs in the critical areas of human, planetary, and animal health and developing innovative solutions that have the potential to make global impact.
    • Awarded to Hana Karim
      Professor Josef Paldus Engineering Scholarship University of Waterloo Jul 2023 A $20 000 scholarship awarded to an outstanding student entering Year One of Biomedical Engineering. It was founded by Barbara Paldus (BASc '93 Electrical Engineering, BMATH '93) in memory of her father, Josef Paldus, Distinguished Professor Emeritus in Applied Mathematics, and dedicated teacher and researcher to support the next generation of excellent engineers.
    • Awarded to Hana Karim
      Western National Scholarship University of Western Ontario May 2023 A $50 000 scholarship awarded by the University of Western Ontario. National Scholarships are designed to recognize all-round excellence. They are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic performance to candidates who demonstrate ability for creative and innovative thought and a passion for the pursuit of learning. National Scholarships also recognize exceptional achievement in extracurricular activities such as the arts and athletics. A special emphasis is placed on a candidate's… Show more A $50 000 scholarship awarded by the University of Western Ontario. National Scholarships are designed to recognize all-round excellence. They are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic performance to candidates who demonstrate ability for creative and innovative thought and a passion for the pursuit of learning. National Scholarships also recognize exceptional achievement in extracurricular activities such as the arts and athletics. A special emphasis is placed on a candidate's commitment to community service through ongoing contributions to school and community life. Show less
    • Awarded to Hana Karim
      Jones Family Scholarship University of Waterloo Apr 2023 A $4 000 scholarship awarded to an outstanding student entering Year One in the Faculty of Engineering
    • Awarded to Hana Karim
      Opterus Rebel with a Cause Award: Finalist Opterus Rebel with a Cause Committee Apr 2023 A $10 000 scholarship for young women, between the ages of 18-26 and enrolled/will enrol at a Canadian post-secondary institution, who are pursuing a STEM or Arts educational path. The awards are inspired by Founder, Janet Hawkins’ mother, Dr. Helen McKilligin, and sister, Valerie Ann Hawkins.
    • Awarded to Hana Karim
      University of Waterloo President's Scholarship of Distinction University of Waterloo Feb 2023 A one-time $2 000 scholarship offered to students admitted to the University of Waterloo with above a 95% average
    • Awarded to Hana Karim
      Honor Roll Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute 2023 Maintained a 4.0 GPA
    • Awarded to Hana Karim
      Placed in the 99th percentile on the SAT College Board Dec 2022
    • Awarded to Hana Karim
      Placed in the top 2% of students for the Caribou Math Contest Brock University 2022 Placed in the top 2% and top 100 students for the Grade 11-12 Caribou Math Contest
    • Awarded to Hana Karim
      Received a certificate and placed 2nd in school on the UW Fermat and Hypatia contests University of Waterloo 2022
    • Awarded to Hana Karim
      Received a certificate and placed 3rd in writing center on the AMC 12 contest University of Waterloo 2022
    • Awarded to Hana Karim
      International Semi-Finalist in Technovation Coding Competition Technovation 2021 International semi-finalist in Technovation Coding Competition for Artificial Intelligence, healthy eating app for teenagers.
    • Awarded to Hana Karim
      Kiwanis Music Festival Gold Medalist Kiwanis Music Festival 2021 Gold medalist in Kiwanis Music Festival for Piano
    • Awarded to Hana Karim
      Received a certificate and placed 2nd in school on the UW Cayley and Galois contests University of Waterloo 2021
    • Awarded to Hana Karim
      Kiwanis Music Festival Gold Medalist Kiwanis Music Festival 2020 Gold medalist in Kiwanis Music Festival with Orchestra and Quartets
    • Awarded to Hana Karim
      Received a certificate and placed 2nd in school on the UW Pascal and Fryer contests University of Waterloo 2020
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Swim Lessons Assistant

      Issued by Upper Beechwood 1 on Jan 2019
      Upper Beechwood 1Associated with Hana Karim
    • English Second Language Instructor

      Issued by Kenyan Kids Foundation on Mar 2021
      Kenyan Kids FoundationAssociated with Hana Karim