Marshall AI Association
VP of Communications · previously Biotechnology Project Member
Co-developed Echo’s wearable EMG prototype and helped secure $1,000 in project funding before moving into communications leadership.
Reem Khan
building across
about me
I’m a freshman at USC’s Iovine and Young Academy, an inventor with three patent projects, and a product-minded builder working across human behavior, spatial experience, and emerging technology.
reach me @ reemkhan@usc.edu
LinkedIn ↗organizations & community
Trojan Street Aid
Volunteer
Organize supplies and support community-centered service rooted in care and dignity.
ProductSC
USC’s premier product management student organization
Designed the Intuit Runway financial-simulation experience through a collaborative product sprint.
Saplings · Reconstruct
Sustainability incubator · Founder and product builder
Founded and prototyped Reconstruct, a community platform for sharing reusable construction materials.
Rare Podcast
Co-hosting conversations around creativity, innovation, and student stories
Co-host and produce interviews that turn creative and entrepreneurial journeys into concise conversations.
Bloom
Student-led impact and mentorship
Helped grow a student community centered on mentorship, leadership, and belonging.
About
I build at the intersection of product strategy, emerging technology, and human-centered design. My work spans AI, spatial computing, health innovation, and early-stage ventures, with a focus on turning ambitious ideas into thoughtful, useful products.
experience
Product Manager
Jan 2026–Present
process
Brief overview
Relationship intelligence tools often miss the human context behind behavior, communication patterns, and proactive support.
Contribution
Researched user needs and the market landscape, then translated findings and technical constraints into product messaging, go-to-market recommendations, and roadmap priorities.
Outcome
Produced a defined direction for an AI-powered platform that uses behavioral and communication data to surface proactive relationship insights.
Product Manager
Jan 2026–May 2026
process
Brief overview
Runway helps small businesses look beyond historical reports and explore the short-term effects of financial decisions.
Contribution
Led user research, defined the product direction, designed the simulation flow, and prototyped the core decision-making experience.
Outcome
Delivered an interactive prototype and presentation for a financial simulation platform that compares cash-flow scenarios.
Founder
Jan 2026–Present
process
Brief overview
Aeris investigates whether sebum-derived VOC patterns could support earlier Parkinson’s screening before visible symptoms progress.
Contribution
Founded the project, researched scientific literature, evaluated technical feasibility, mapped healthcare stakeholders, and presented the product direction.
Outcome
Developed an early e-nose prototype direction using a sensor array and machine-learning classification, then presented Aeris at the IYA Venture Showcase.
Product Manager & Business Development
Jan 2026–Present
process
Brief overview
NeuroChron explores earlier identification of neurological decline through MRI analysis, before symptoms become apparent.
Contribution
Defined product positioning, developed roadmap recommendations, and translated the scientific approach into a clear health-intelligence experience.
Outcome
Produced the direction for an AI-enabled MRI analysis platform and supported its public presentation through USC Viterbi.
Founder
Jan 2026–Present
process
Brief overview
Echo investigates EMG-based translation of ASL muscle activity into spoken communication for Deaf and hard-of-hearing users.
Contribution
Lead product direction, coordinate early hardware testing and data collection, and translate accessibility needs into prototype requirements.
Outcome
Secured $1,000 in project funding and advanced an assistive wearable direction toward prototype development.
Innovative Sustainable House
construction innovation, Sustainability
process
Brief overview
A compact, adaptable housing concept designed around sustainability, affordability, occupant health, and community-building.
Contribution
Developed the architectural direction and modeled the modular duplex in Revit, incorporating passive design, recycled materials, renewable energy, and rainwater collection.
Outcome
Produced a detailed visual model showing how an affordable housing system could adapt across family sizes, climates, and environments.
Formula 1 Race Track
Auckland, New Zealand
process
Brief overview
A circuit, observation tower, and winner’s circle designed as an integrated Formula 1 venue in Auckland.
Contribution
Worked across the architectural and engineering process, considering structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, and landscape systems.
Outcome
Built a physical model and final presentation that demonstrate the complete venue design.
Fashion Impact Data Visualization
Interactive data storytelling · Fashion and the environment
process
Brief overview
An interactive data visualization exploring how fashion production and consumption affect the environment.
Contribution
Structured the data story, designed its visual system, and developed the interactive web experience.
Outcome
Published a browser-based visualization supported by a presentation deck.
Business Development + Growth
May 2022–Aug 2023
process
Brief overview
Supported an early-stage organization focused on advancing women through professional development and community.
Contribution
Researched target users, competitors, and potential partners; developed pitch materials; and supported outreach, fundraising, and growth initiatives.
Outcome
Delivered research and partnership recommendations that informed positioning and go-to-market planning.
Lead Mentor and Innovator
Aug 2021–May 2025
process
Brief overview
DiscoverSTEM guides young students from problem discovery through research, prototyping, and invention.
Contribution
Led mentorship sessions, made technical development approachable, and coached students toward prototype and patent-ready directions.
Outcome
Mentored more than 100 students across the innovation lifecycle and contributed to sustained community impact.
Halo
Break To Make Hackathon
Halo is an ear-cuff wearable that tracks stress through temperature and heart-rate signals, then intervenes by playing calming music.
Nike
2026
process
Problem
40% of U.S. high school students report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, and Gen Z reports the lowest mental health of any generation.
Solution
Developed Nike Quest, an augmented-reality game built into the Nike app. Players go on local adventures to earn points and unlock rewards such as early access to product drops.
Outcome
Delivered a presentation-ready proposal connecting product experience with Nike’s brand context.
Crocs
2026
process
Brief overview
A product collaboration concept exploring a new Crocs experience and use case.
Contribution
Researched the product landscape, developed the SoftShell direction, and designed the supporting prototype narrative.
Outcome
Delivered an interactive concept presentation communicating the proposed collaboration.
Snap
2026
process
Brief overview
An augmented-reality concept developed around Snap Spectacles and spatial interaction.
Contribution
Explored user behavior and AR opportunities, structured the experience, and designed the interactive presentation.
Outcome
Produced a focused Spectacles concept demonstrating the proposed user journey.
RKS Design
2026
process
Brief overview
A design consulting brief centered on product strategy and human-centered opportunity finding.
Contribution
Researched the company context, synthesized the opportunity, and developed a strategic design response.
Outcome
Presented a concise recommendation grounded in user needs and design strategy.
Fleur et Sel
2026
process
Brief overview
A brand and growth consulting concept developed for Fleur et Sel.
Contribution
Studied the brand, audience, and competitive context, then developed positioning and experience recommendations.
Outcome
Delivered a visual strategy presentation designed to strengthen the brand’s customer experience.
Mark
2026
process
Brief overview
A product concept and strategy response developed for Mark.
Contribution
Researched the problem space, shaped the product direction, and designed the supporting story and presentation.
Outcome
Delivered a presentation-ready proposal that communicates the concept and intended experience.
projects
health & assistive technology
Memory Care Device · Assistive Technology
process
Brief overview
More than 55 million people live with dementia worldwide (WHO 2024), with falls and wandering creating serious safety risks for patients and caregivers.
Contribution
Designed and prototyped a Raspberry Pi–based memory-care device combining patient monitoring, SMS alerts, and cognitive-development games.
Outcome
Built a working hardware and camera-streaming prototype demonstrating the core monitoring experience.
Conrad Innovator · Drone Defense · Public Safety System
Real-time monitoring, threat detection, and rapid response
process
Brief overview
Drone Defense addresses firearm detection and emergency response in public environments through continuous monitoring and rapid alerts.
Contribution
Researched the safety problem, designed the system direction, developed the business plan, and presented the proposed response model.
Outcome
Submitted the project to the Conrad Challenge and earned recognition as a Conrad Innovator.
XR Fitness Trainer · AI & Augmented Reality
AI-driven fitness coach for augmented reality training sessions and real-time feedback
process
Brief overview
An augmented-reality fitness coach designed to make guided training more responsive and motivating.
Contribution
Designed the training flow, feedback experience, progress model, and supporting product presentation.
Outcome
Delivered a complete product deck illustrating the user journey and core coaching interactions.
ClashXR · Mixed Reality Game · Supercell AI Hackathon
Gamifying and improving hand-eye coordination through fast-paced mixed-reality gameplay
2026
process
Brief overview
ClashXR is a fast-paced mixed-reality game that challenges hand-eye coordination through Supercell-inspired enemy hordes.
Contribution
Built the Meta Quest experience in Unity, generated 3D assets with Hexagen, rigged characters in Blender, and used Gemini and ChatGPT to accelerate implementation.
Outcome
Produced a playable hackathon build in which players use an X-Bow controller to defend against witches, skeletons, and balloons.
Molded By The Rock · XR Project
Extended-reality concept and experience design
process
Brief overview
An XR experience exploring immersive storytelling through environment, interaction, and spatial pacing.
Contribution
Developed the experience direction, structured the spatial narrative, and designed the supporting presentation.
Outcome
Delivered an XR project deck documenting the intended journey and interaction model.
spatial & XR
honors
Claude9 · MBSA Case Competition
AI product and strategy concept developed for the MBSA case competition.
Rewind · LA Tech Week & HackSC
1st Place at the LA Tech Week Hackathon. Built a community-driven film and television discovery platform and continued developing the experience through HackSC.
Promptly · AI4Good Hackathon · ShiftSC
1st Place. Developed a coding extension that optimizes AI prompts before submission to reduce repeated queries, token usage, and AI-related energy waste.
honors
Recognized Innovator at the Texas Capitol
Honored at the Texas Capitol by State Representative Salman Bhojani for innovation and youth entrepreneurship.
Presidential Volunteer Service Award: Gold
Recognized for 250+ volunteer hours mentoring students through DiscoverSTEM.
intellectual property
Armed Intrusion Management System
Patent published. Designed an AI-powered threat detection system to identify firearms and track high-risk activity in real time to improve public safety.
Safety Helmet Injury Protection System
Patent filed. Invented a smart helmet insert that detects head impacts and severity, logs collision data, and triggers real-time emergency alerts.
Touchless Sanitation Device
Patent filed. Designed a rapid, contactless sanitation system aimed at improving hygiene in high-traffic environments.
check out
USC Iovine and Young Podcast
Student-led conversations with creative industry professionals.
Engineering Portfolio
A deeper archive of engineering projects, prototypes, and technical work.