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Congratulations to Nicole Zaino on being named a Gatzert Child Welfare Fellow

Elijah AccessEngineering, Awards, News, Projects, UbiquitousRehabilitation September 26, 2022

Nicole has black large glasses and brown shoulder length curly hair. She is wearing a grey patterned blouse in front of greenery. Nicole was selected from a extremely competitive application pool to become a 2022 Gatzert Child Welfare Fellow. This fellowship will support Nicole in her research and as she writes her dissertation contributing to the lives of children with disabilities. Way to go Nicole! ConGATZERTulation!

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Recent News

  • Congratulations – Mackenzie Pitts receives Gatzert Child Welfare Fellowship! October 9, 2026
  • ME Hoffman, R Abuatiq, K Bokowy, AL Fiss, J Looper, KM Steele (2026) “Up and down: analyzing physical activity and posture with wearable sensors during partial bodyweight supported play for young children with down syndrome” September 10, 2026
  • HA Feldner, K Keithley, KA Ingraham, A Fragomeni, N Zaino, A Sinclair, AN Meltzoff, PK Kuhl, KM Steele (2026) “Learning powered mobility: caregiver perceptions of young children’s capabilities and device impact” September 3, 2026
  • World Congress of Biomechanics 2026 September 1, 2026
  • Congratulations – Madeleine McCreary receives ASB travel award! August 30, 2026

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