Hadeel Abed

Experience

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  University of Waterloo

  Sept 2018 - Aug 2023

  - Led comprehensive field research of 4-5 individuals conducted in remote sites in Northern Ontario, providing technical and training support in field techniques and safety procedures, recording detailed field site information- Collected water using Van Dorn samplers and peristaltic pumps, and performed water quality analyses using multiparameter sondes to measure pH, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, and nutrient levels- Monitored and assessed biodiversity and environmental health, and navigated terrain with GPS and Garmin devices- Managed and organized data collected from field studies using statistical and computational biology software to analyse and interpret results, and transform into technical reports- Well versed in topics focused on environmental policies, water governance, economics, and water resource management- Currently in the process of publishing research findings to environmental science journals Show less - Collaborated with course instructor on virtual and in-person course development to update the lab manual by redesigning experimental figures, labels, and instructions to be more cohesive and clearer to the students- Upheld student professionalism and safety throughout labs, maintaining strict policies on lab etiquette - Supervised and trained students on how to perform intricate animal dissections using medical-grade instruments on specimens including rainbow trout, dogfish shark, pigeon, pig, etc. Show less - Conducted literature reviews to remain informed with current and relevant laboratory techniques and protocols- Orchestrated and executed research project including managing project timelines, submitting proposals, scheduling meetings, and running all stages of experimental trials under minimal supervision- Synthesized technical report on research findings, and publicly defended research to multi-disciplinary audiences- Followed strict laboratory standards including maintaining equipment, ordering supplies, and cleaning all glassware Show less

  • Research Scientist

    Sept 2020 - Aug 2023

  • After Hours Lab Supervisor

    Sept 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Microbiology Teaching Assistant

    Sept 2018 - Dec 2022

  • Zoology Teaching Assistant

    Jan 2020 - Apr 2022

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Sept 2018 - Apr 2020
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  W Store | Course Materials + Supplies UWaterloo

  Sept 2018 - Aug 2022

  Team Supervisor

  - Oversaw a team of 5-6 employees per shift, delegated work responsibilities, performed inventory - Managed administrative tasks including correspondence, customer records and document organization, ensuring efficient office operations

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  Mad Science of Toronto

  Jul 2019 - Sept 2019

  Science Instructor

  - Supervised and educated campers aged 4 to 12 years, teaching various science experiments and created an exciting learning environment

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  Science North & Dynamic Earth

  Oct 2023 - Apr 2024

  Science Communicator

  - Travelled across Canada to rural, remote, and Indigenous communities and presented an interactive science exhibit- Launched new programs and revitalized outdated workshops, presentations, and protocols to optimize performance efficiency and increased student engagement with educational material - Oversaw community engagement and outreach programs, and handled all media interactions including those involving local governments and tour marketing- Managed all social media presence, and maintained confidential logistic and financial records - Networked with Indigenous communities, learning and engaging in their cultural ways of knowing- Suggested improvements to management team on delivering information to various audiences for better outreach Show less

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  Pinchin Ltd.

  Jan 2025 - now

  Environmental Scientist