HELLO, I'M
Nadine Charanek
PhD Cognitive Science, Researcher and University Instructor
Nadine Charanek
PhD Candidate
Cognitive Science
Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
About
MY BACKGROUND
I have a passion for neuroscience, psychology, education, and all things related to the mind and brain. I have both the skill set and professional background necessary to carry out and take part in extensive cognitive research. My research interests include the fields of working memory, human factors and aviation research, cognitive aging, Alzheimer's and Dementia, autism, and bilingualism. Browse my site to see all that I have to offer.
Career Goals
Currently working in human factors research within the Canadian government to contribute expertise in aviation, healthcare, transportation, and defense.
Education
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
2021-2025
Carleton University – Ottawa, ON; Class of 2026
PhD Cognitive Science
GPA: 12.00/12.00
2018-2019
Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK
MA Applied Linguistics and TESOL
First Class Honours 1:1
2016
Cambridge University, Calgary, Canada
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)
2012-2015
Lebanese International University, Lebanon, Class of 2015
Distinction and Dean's Honorary Recipient
GPA: 3.87/4.00
Experience
WHERE I’VE WORKED
2023-present
Department of National Defense, Canada, Research Assistant
2023-present
National Research Council of Canada, Research Assistant
2021-2022
Carleton University, Instructor (Mysteries of the Mind, Intro to Cognitive Neuroscience)
2019-2021
Nibras International School, Dubai, EAL and Special Education Teacher
2016-2018
Nibras International School, Dubai, Classroom Teacher
Skills & Languages
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
Data Analysis
Regression, LMES, Multivariate, Factor Analysis, MVPA, Time-Series
Programming
R-Studio, Python, Psychopy, MATLAB, SPSS
Neuroimaging
FSL, MrTrix
Microsoft Office
PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Publisher, Teams
Educational Tools
Qualtrics, NearPod, Pear Deck, Google Classroom, Classroom Monitor, Atlas Rubicon
Research Tools
Chat-GPT, Zotero, Mendeley, Elicit, Lateral, LitMaps, Paper Digest, Connected Papers, BaseCamp, Notion, Gantt, Slack
Training
Certificate in Teaching Assistant Skills, Special Education Training, Curriculum Design, Educational Policy, Standardized Testing
English
Native Fluency
Arabic
Native Fluency
French
Intermediate French
Awards
WHERE I SHINE
Undergraduate Dean's Honorary Award Recipient (3 years), LIU
First Class Honours 1:1, Lancaster University, UK
PD McCormack Fund, Carleton University
Hamlin Graduate Award, Carleton University
International PhD Student of the Year Award, Findaphd.com
Interests
OUT OF OFFICE
Painting
Fashion Design
Travel
Classical Music
Cooking
Guitar PLaying
Singing
Stand-Up Comedy