Sarah Hasnain
Champion for Tech + Human Impact
Software Developer to the Stars
WIP: Mother of Astrobiomedical Engineering
About ME
Creating innovative and impactful solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges, with technology.
Engineering innovative and impactful solutions to complex, current issues by leveraging my interdisciplinary background.
I embrace the challenge that comes with creating solutions in a fast-paced industry. In past work, research, and hackathon experiences, I have gained insight regarding facets of such environments, including scope management, as well as learning, applying, and executing new technical skills while anticipating industry need.#SarahxTech 👩🏻💻✨
Education
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Bachelor's Degree: Physics
Minors: Computer Science, Mathematics
Founder & President, Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Cohort
NEXT Scholar, The New York Academy of Sciences
Bonner Leader, The Corella and Bertram F. Bonner Foundation
“I virtually met Sarah Hasnain the day she ran the Rewriting the Code IG [Instagram] feed for the day.
This #womanwithgrit will not only change the world someday, she’s already altering its course now.
Sarah is brilliant, committed to making a difference by creating an intersection between #disability and #technology, and is also growing an expertise in #space — as in outer space.”
C.A. Harnett
Speaker, Consultant, HR Professional
Skills
I foster my skill set across multiple disciplines.
Languages
English, American Sign Language (ASL; Fluent)
Programming Languages
C++, Java, Javascript, MATLAB, Parallax, Python, Wolfram Language, Unity 3D
Leadership
Adaptability, Communication, Collaboration, Project Management, Scope Management, Speaking Engagements
Software
AutoCAD, GitHub, Google SketchUp, Linux, Mathematica, Microsoft Office Suite, Open Science Framework, Ubuntu
Projects
From programming to product design, I engage in many innovative projects.
AGU Analytics
Informatics research for the American Geophysical Union (AGU)
January 2017 - Present
Update: The journal preprint for this project is now accessible on Earth ArXiv: eartharxiv.org/vpk23/
Creating software to analyze data from the AGU, namely, trends in research disciplines throughout the years of the AGU's conference series, who is performing this research, and where there are opportunities to collaborate.
My team is working to produce an intuitive UI to access this information, thus encouraging opportunities for research collaboration among its member-base.This project is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) GEO-LINK Grant.
Won 2nd Place at the first-ever AGU Open API Challenge
More information here: osf.io/trxp4
A.S.T.E.R.O.I.D.
Applying Solar Thermal Energy for Resource-Opulent In-Situ Deconstruction
April 2016
Won People's Choice Award at the NASA International Space Apps Challenge for an original project, A.S.T.E.R.O.I.D. (Applying Solar Thermal Energy for Resouce-Opulent In situ Deconstruction).
A.S.T.E.R.O.I.D. utilizes solar energy to extract materials from the surfaces of asteroids, innovating the current perception of "asteroid mining."
Space Apps is a two-day hackathon in which participants create solutions to issues regarding space exploration, travel, research, and technology.
RoboRoach
Modified Boe-Bot, coded using Parallax
January 2014 - March 2014
Constructed a servomechanism that was controlled by the movement of a cockroach, and synced through Bluetooth.
Overcame issues regarding software compatibility, outdated code language (Parallax), and configuring device components
Gained experience in researching, as well as programming microcontrollers and servo motors
Speaking Engagements
I am a champion for diversity in STEM, and an invited speaker who presents throughout the DMV area.
NASA International Space Apps
Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD
In collaboration with NANOGrav and The Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, this summer, I worked alongside Dr. Lina Levin-Preston as I researched optimization of the MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa [Summer 2018]. Our 10-week project involved coding a series of programs to leverage MeerKAT's 64-interferometer array.
By observing the most pulsars as possible in the least possible integration time, MeerOps enables researchers to optimize their limited, reserved time on the telescope.I have been invited to present this research at the 2018 NASA International Space Apps Challenge.
Women of the World 2018
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Baltimore, MD
I presented on-stage alongside Dr. Kate Biberdorf as we discussed experiences as women pursuing careers in STEM. As a Mechanical Engineering and Physics student, as well as Founder and President of the NDMU Society of Women Engineers, I represented the perspective of students and the next generation of female STEM professionals.
WOW is a UK-based festival that celebrates the achievements of women and girls, as well as looking at the obstacles they face across the world.
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