
Biomechanics on our Minds
Your favorite biomechanics podcast! Melissa Boswell, PhD, and Hannah O'Day, PhD, researchers at Stanford University, talk to researchers around the world about the exciting field of human (and animal) movement biomechanics. They also cover overcoming failures, collaborations, open science, leadership, and more. For more information, visit our website biomechanicsonourminds.com.
Latest episodes

Oct 16, 2019 • 59min
Episode 21: Competitions for All People | Alena Grabowski and Roland Sigrist
After a new Journal Jumble segment, we talk with Professor Alena Grabowski of University of Colorado Boulder on her biomechanics research with para-athletes and how we can use science to promote inclusivity in the Olympics. After, we talk with Roland Sigrist the Executive Director of the Organising Committee of the Cybathlon, an international championship for robot-assisted competitors with disabilities, and get an inside scoop on the 2020 Cybathlon.

Sep 27, 2019 • 32min
Student Voices Episode 1: That Grad School Thing | Grace Kellaher and Scott Uhlrich
On the first episode of Student Voices, we learn about what graduate school is all about. Grace Kellaher, a Master's student at University of Florida College of Health & Human Performance, interviews Stanford University Bioengineering PhD student Scott Uhlrich about the best ways to transition to graduate school, advice for navigating graduate school, and things he wished he knew as a beginning gradate student.

Sep 11, 2019 • 49min
Episode 20: ACL Health Kneeds Biomechanics | Kate Webster and Tim Hewett
Drs. Kate Webster and Tim Hewett talk with BOOM about the important role biomechanics plays in keeping athletes healthy, particularly when it comes to ACL injuries.

Aug 28, 2019 • 48min
Episode 19: Researching Strong as Steele | Julie Steele
In this episode with Julie Steele, we cover all things biomechanics and research - from studying biomechanics of surfing to how to fail fabulously to giving back to local communities.

Jul 19, 2019 • 1h 12min
Episode 18: Navigating Scientific Conferences | David Shiffman, Holly Bik, and Taija Finni
In Episode 18, BOOM interviews Professors David Shiffman, Holly Bik, and Taija Finni on how to navigate scientific conferences. We talk about networking, fashion, cultivating collaborative atmospheres, recharging, and how to make the most of your experience!
David Shiffman: 6:06
Holly Bik: 30:15
Taija Finni: 51:18

Jul 1, 2019 • 53min
Episode 17: Tackling Gray Area Challenges | May Liu
In this episode, we talk with May Liu of intuitive surgical. She shares why she loves tackling the difficult, "grey" problems and gives great advice on how to overcome some of the challenges of graduate school.

May 31, 2019 • 41min
Episode 16: May the Forces and Torques Be With You | Deanna Gates
In this episode of BOOM, we talk with Professor Deanna Gates of the University of Michigan on rehabilitation biomechanics and her work on prostheses and orthotics. She shares her experiences as a biomechanics consultant and rehabilitation work for the military, as well as her motivation for becoming a biomechanist (hint: in a galaxy far, far away...).

Apr 22, 2019 • 49min
Episode 15: Bringin' the Hamner Down on Design | Sam Hamner
In this Episode, we talk with Dr. Sam Hamner on the design process. We also learn about his experiences at a non-profit and his current role at a start-up, Cala Health.

Mar 27, 2019 • 44min
Episode 14: MAP BOOM and the Future of Wearables | Thor Besier
In episode 14, we talk with Associate Professor Thor Besier of The University of Auckland about the Musculoskeletal Atlas Project and the future of wearables! Our Bit of Boom is brought to you by Biomechanics in the Wild (http://sites.nd.edu/biomechanics-in-the-wild/) and we end with our most recent research fails.

Feb 21, 2019 • 40min
Episode 13: Mindsets to Grow from Failure | Jen Heemstra and Meredith Henry
How do we stay resilient against unexpected outcomes of science research? On this episode, we talk with Professor Jen Heemstra and Dr. Meredith Henry from Emory University on having a mindset to grow from failure.