# Karen Barrera

> Design @ Stanford University | Gates Scholar

Location: Stanford, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/karenbarrera

## Work Experience
### CGOE Studio Operator @ Center for Global & Online Education
Jan 2023 – Present | Stanford, California, United States
As a Tech Operator at SCPD, I assist in capturing and producing high-quality lecture recordings for the School of Engineering. My responsibilities include setting up and configuring cameras, microphones, and lighting to optimize recording conditions. Throughout recording sessions, I monitor audio levels, video framing, and overall quality, swiftly troubleshooting technical issues to ensure seamless operation. Collaborating closely with instructors and technical teams, I ensure the efficient setup and alignment of equipment while managing multiple camera angles to enhance visual perspectives for an enriched educational experience.

### Research Assistant @ Stanford University Social Learning Lab
Jan 2023 – Jan 2025
Collaborated with a team of researchers to design and implement experiments and activities focused on early adaptive learning strategies for children aged 4 to 6 and actively participated in data collection, organization, and analysis, utilizing qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to gain valuable insights into children's learning behaviors. This role has enhanced my research skills and deepened my understanding of psychology and adaptive learning processes.

### Psych Summer Research Intern @ Stanford University Social Learning Lab
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Stanford
Being a PsychSummer Intern in the Social Learning Lab, I contributed to the Environmental Adaptation in Learning Strategies (EALS) project led by post-doc Kat Adams Shannon. My responsibilities included participant recruitment and data collection at Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, video data coding, and conducting literature reviews. I closely collaborated with the Language and Cognition Lab throughout these tasks.


## Education
### Bachelor's degree in Design
Stanford University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/karen-barrera-9b5a82319

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Last updated: 2026-04-05