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Biomechanics on our Minds

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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...).
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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.
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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.
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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.

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