June 2022 - Present

DCTP Research Fellow, Wayne State University, Michigan

Detroit Cardiovascular Training Program, Department of Physiology

• Conducting research in air pollution and cardiovascular Health of Detroit residents after the Incinerator shutdown in 2019.

• Using RStudio, Python and Stata programs for statistical analysis

September 2020 - June 2022 

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Wayne State University, Michigan

Courses taught at the Department of Economics: 

• Principles of Macroeconomics, Winter 2022

• Principles of Microeconomics, Fall 2021

• Principles of Microeconomics, Fall 2020

September 2019 - Dec 2021

Adjunct-Faculty, Oakland Community College, Michigan

Courses taught at the Department of Economics: 

• Eco 2610 Economics I (Macroeconomics) Summer 2021

• Eco 2610 Economics I (Macroeconomics) Winter 2021

• Eco 2620 Economics II (Microeconomics) Fall 2020

September 2007 - June 2010

Lecturer, University of Manitoba, Canada

Courses taught at the Department of Economics:  

• Microeconomic Theory and It's Applications

• Principles of Economics

• Introduction to Environmental Economics

• Introduction to Microeconomics

• Introduction to Macroeconomics

2017 to Present

PhD (c) in Economics, Wayne State University, Detroit, USA

-Field of Interest: Health and Environmental Economics

-Proficient in R statistical program

-Experience with Stata and Python statistical programs

2007-2009

Masters in Economics, University of Manitoba, Manitoba, Canada

-Focused on Development Economics and Health Economics

2000-2005

Honors Bachelors in Arts, Waterloo University, Waterloo, Canada

-Major: Economics

-Minor: Management studies

In progress

1. Syeda S. “Impact of Air Pollution on Socioeconomically Vulnerable Population- A Case Study of Detroit.” 

2. Syeda S. "How does air pollution affect infant health in the medically underserved community of Detroit?"

3. Syeda S. "Effects of Air Pollution on Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Mental Health of Children- A Case Study of the Detroit Incinerator"

4. Syeda S. "Air Pollution and Heart Health of Adults- A Case Study of the Detroit Incinerator" 

Publications

5. Hojjat H, Walton E, Svider P, Raza S, Lin H, Carron M, Syeda S, Hotaling J. “Routine Chest X-Ray following adult tracheotomy: Quality improvement or wasteful Practice?” Submitted to “Laryngoscope” Dec 2018 

6. Ramsey T, Guo E, Svider PF, Lin H, Syeda S, Raza SN, Fribley AM. “Laryngeal Cancer: Global Socioeconomic Trends in Disease Burden and Smoking Habits”. Laryngoscope. March 2018 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/lary.27068 

Oral Presentation:

Syeda, S. “Air Pollution and Neonatal health in Wayne County, Michigan.” Wayne State University. American Soceity of Health Economists (AshEcon) Annual Conference 2022, Austin, Texas. 

Chair at AshEcon Conference:

Syeda, S. “Hybrid: Managed Care in Public Insurance.” Wayne State University. American Society of Health Economists (AshEcon) Annual Conference 2022, Austin,         Texas. 

Poster Presentation

Ramsey T*, Guo E*, Svider PF*, Lin H, Syeda S, Raza SN, Fribley AM.  “Laryngeal Cancer: Global Socioeconomic Trends in Disease Burden and Smoking Habits”. MASAL Conference, Alma College, Michigan, February 2019 

Oral Presentation

Syeda, S. “Health Care not Sick Care: A Paradigm Shift.” Rhinocamp, University of Osmangazi, Marmaris, Turkey, May 2019. www.rhinocamp.org.

2021        AshEcon Diversity Scholarship, American Society of Health Economists, Washington, DC

2020        Interview with Dr. Humma Saif at Fun Platter: https://youtu.be/YEKtNWg-rKM

2020        Interview with Aasheyaan News at:  https://www.aasheyaan.com/interview-with-sarah- syed/

2020        Graduate Teaching Award, Department of Economics, Wayne State University

2019        Interview with RadioSangam.co.uk at: https://youtu.be/eRh2IwrgFV4

2018        Samuel Levin Scholarship Award for 2018, Department of Economics, Wayne State University 

2015        Community Leadership Award, People Helping People 

2008        Masters In Economics, Faculty of Arts, University of Manitoba           

2006       Award for Leadership, Ithena-Asheri Heritage Learning Institute 

2005       Graduation with Honors in Economics, Faculty of Arts, University of Waterloo  

2005       Award for Leadership and Dedication, Transcending All Borders Relief Aid                 

2002       Award of Appreciation, UNICEF, Canada 

2012- Present

People For Humanity, 503 (C) registered charity

  Founder and CEO

• Provided meals, Christmas gifts, and mentorship to the residents of various Detroit Homeless Shelters

• Turning empty lots in Detroit into vegetable gardens

• Afghan and Syrian refugee resettlement help

• Resume building workshops and free health screening for new refugees 

• Water bottles and filters for residents of Flint

• Various International projects focusing on sustainable development 

2015-2021

Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries (DRMM)

Volunteer  

• Provide meals, clothing, blankets to the homeless 

• Christmas gifts for homeless children 

• Resume building workshops for homeless teenage mothers 

2015-2017

Islamic House of Wisdom

Chair Person

• 1st Female Chair

• Lead interfaith and intra-faith work

• Social work and marriage counceling

• Provide COVID-19 support for the needy

• Organized community events

Email: sara.syeda@wayne.edu