Awards Archives - Page 12 of 15 - Neuromechanics & Mobility Lab

ME Capstone Project Awarded Grant for Pediatric Medical Device Innovation

Keshia Awards, Media, News September 9, 2016October 12, 2021Exoskeleton, Orthosis, Pediatric

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

Keshia Awards, News August 5, 2016October 12, 2021ASB, Biomechanics

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.

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Sasha Portnova receives Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award

Keshia Awards, Graduation, News June 27, 2016October 12, 2021

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! Nate Sniadecki shakes hands with Sasha Portnova as he hands her the Undergraduate Research award placard at the graduation ceremony. Nate Sniadecki, Per Reinhall, and awardee, Sasha Portnova pose with the award placard at graduation ceremony.

Congratulations Michael Rosenberg, on your selection to join the TL1 Summer Program!

Keshia Awards, News May 13, 2016October 12, 2021

PhD student Michael Rosenberg smiles in front of a purple wall wearing a tan sweater.

Michael Rosenberg has been selected among a very competitive group of applicants to join the TL1 Multidisciplinary Predoctoral Clinical Research Summer Training Program for 2016. The training and program is funded by NIH.

Through the TL1 program’s interdisciplinary clinical and translational research experience, Michael will gain skills and development tools to help advance his research career.

The program focuses on enabling students to work with teams conducting research in the laboratory, in clinical/translational health care settings, and in the community.

Congratulations, Michael!

Kat Steele receives Junior Faculty Award from the College of Engineering

Keshia Awards, News April 20, 2016October 12, 2021

Kat Steele won the Junior Faculty Award for her novel and innovative research in biomechanics, high level of commitment to students and teaching, enhancement of participation of under-represented groups, and a direct contribution to the quality of the life of kids with cerebral palsy. Congratulations, Kat! The Mechanical Engineering department was awarded three of the total eight awards for the College of Engineering. Congratulations to Mark Jankauski for winning the Student Teaching Award and Eric Seibel who won the Faculty Research Award.