Kara A. Johnson, Ph.D.

Graduate Women in Biomedical Engineering (GWBE)

Co-President -- 2016-2020

In 2016, a fellow graduate student and I co-founded GWBE at the University of Utah. GWBE aims to raise awareness of social disparities in our field and be a positive driving force for promoting equality and diversity in STEM. GWBE aims to create a productive, inclusive environment in which we can facilitate peer and faculty mentorship, career development opportunities with academic and industry professionals, and community outreach and research dissemination.

1 Million Women in STEM Campaign

My Profile

I am passionate about encouraging women to pursue scientific careers. I am honored to be featured as part of the 1 Million Women in STEM campaign, which aims to spotlight 1 million STEM women to provide visible role models and inspire the next generation of girls.

Outreach Activities

Brain Awareness Week Activity Leader -- Department of Neuroscience, University of Utah -- Mar 2017, Mar 2019
Graduate Student Recruitment -- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Utah -- Feb 2017, Feb 2018, Feb 2019, Feb 2020
Science and Engineering Fair Judge -- Park City School District -- Feb 2017, Feb 2019
Community Service and Outreach Committee Co-Chair -- Biomedical Engineering Graduate Student Advisory Committee, University of Utah -- Nov 2016-2017
Hi-GEAR (Girls Engineering Abilities Realized) Camp Activity Leader -- College of Engineering, University of Utah -- Jun 2016, Jun 2017
Organizing Chair of Annual Bioengineering Leadership Retreat -- University of Utah -- Sep 2013-2015
Bioengineering Undergraduate Student Advisory Committee Member -- University of Utah -- Jul 2013-May 2016

Teaching and Mentoring

Inclusive Mentor Academy for Graduate Education (IMAGE) Program -- Office of Graduate Professional Development, University of Florida -- Spring 2025
Preparing Future Faculty Program -- Office of Graduate Professional Development, University of Florida -- Spring 2023
Undergraduate Research Mentor Development Program -- Office of Undergraduate Research, University of Utah -- Spring 2020
Fellowship Mentor -- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) Workshop (student-run), University of Utah -- Fall 2018, Fall 2019
- - Served as a one-on-one mentor for prospective NSF GRFP applicants. Provided feedback and guidance on their personal statements, research proposals, and overall application. One of three applicants were awarded.
Teaching Assistant -- Introduction to Image-Based Modeling (IIBM) Course, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Utah -- Spring 2018, Spring 2019
Teaching Assistant -- Image-Based Biomedical Modeling (IBBM) Course, Scientific Computing & Imaging (SCI) Institute, University of Utah -- Jul 2017, Jul 2018
Teaching Assistant -- Organic Chemistry II, University of Utah -- Spring 2015
Undergraduate Research Coordinator -- Comprehensive Arrhythmia Research & Management (CARMA) Center, University of Utah -- Sep 2014-Jul 2016
- - Developed and managed a cardiac MRI segmentation training program for undergraduate research assistants. Interviewed prospective undergraduates, provided technical training, provided guidance on funding applications from the university, and worked closely with the principal investigator(s) involved in their projects.

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Graduate Women in Biomedical Engineering (GWBE)

Co-President -- 2016-2020

1 Million Women in STEM Campaign

Outreach Activities

Teaching and Mentoring

kara.johnson@neurology.ufl.edu