Jessica Zistatsis applied to the 11th Annual Science and Technology Showcase (STS) to present the pediatric exoskeleton, PlayGait, she is developing for her master’s project. PlayGait received a financial reward for best marketing strategy and took 2nd place overall! Congratulations, Jessica!
Awards
Jessica Zistatsis awarded Mechanical Engineering Fellowship
Congratulations to Jessica for being acknowledged by the Department of Mechanical Engineering for her academic achievements and potential for success within her masters studies.
Jessica is dedicated to creating a pediatric exoskeleton which promotes improved walking patterns during daily life, outside of therapy sessions. This fellowship will allow Jessica to devote more time towards her research and studies. Congrats!
ME Capstone Project Awarded Grant for Pediatric Medical Device Innovation
A UW Mechanical Engineering capstone team‘s project has been awarded a grant to continue the development of a pediatric exoskeleton. The team collaborated with physical therapists at Seattle Children’s Hospital to develop their prototype and entered into the 2016 Target Challenge grant competition.
New England Pediatric Device Consortium (NEPDC) and the Center for Translation of Rehabilitation Engineering Advances and Technology (TREAT) Award $150K between four Medical Device Innovator teams.
We are pleased to announce Jessica Zistasis, a member of the capstone team, will join our lab to pursue this project and further its development for her MS.
Kat Steele wins the Young Scientist Award at ASB 40
Congratulations to Dr. Kat Steele for being named the Postdoctoral Young Scientist. Kat was awarded at the 40th anniversary of the American Society of Biomechanics conference in Raleigh, North Carolina, August 2-5, 2016. For more information, visit the ASB webpage HERE.
Sasha Portnova receives Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award
Sasha Portnova received the Department of Mechanical Engineering Outstanding Research Award during her undergrad graduation ceremony. Congratulations to Sasha for a most deserved award for her dedication to individuals with impaired upper limb mobility and perseverance in custom-fit, affordable orthoses. Next year Sasha will head to Northwestern University to continue her studies in Mechanical Engineering. Go Biomechanics and go Sasha!
