Media Archives - Neuromechanics & Mobility Lab

Dr. Steele featured on NINDS’s Building Up the Nerve podcast

Katie Media, News December 13, 2024January 6, 2025podcast

Dr. Kat Steele was featured on Season 5 Episode 5 of Building Up the Nerve, a podcast from National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) which aims to help you strengthen your science communication skills with tools and advice to use throughout your career.

In the fifth episode of the season, Dr. Steele and other professionals talk about Securing Funding for Research focusing on choosing what funding to apply for, “pitching” your science to different funders, and writing effective grant applications.

Listen to the podcast on Spotify!

Dr. Portnova featured on NIDILRR podcast

Katie Media, News November 21, 2024December 13, 2024Accessibility, assistive technology, podcast, Rehabilitation

Dr. Alexandra (Sasha) Portnova-Fahreeva was featured on Episode 19 of Spotlight, a podcast for the National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC), a federally-funded library focused on disability, independent living, and rehabilitation research.

In this episode, Jess Chaiken speaks with Dr. Sasha Portnova about Dr. Portnova’s experiences as a NIDILRR-funded fellow, her work in rehabilitation research, and the inspiration behind her podcast, Gears of Progress. They discuss the importance of scientific communication, mentorship, and the future of research in assistive technology.

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Dr. Alyssa Spomer on “Gears of Progress” Podcast

Katie Media, News April 3, 2024November 21, 2024Biofeedback, Cerebral Palsy, Exoskeleton, Gait, Gillette, podcast

“Gears of Progress” Episode Seven featured Steele Lab Alumni, Dr. Alyssa Spomer on biofeedback tech to improve motor control ankle exoskeletons, and work as a clinical scientist at Gillette Children’s Hospital.

Name: Gears of Progress

Platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Castbox

Release frequency: bi-weekly on Fridays

Theme: Podcast about research and innovations in rehabilitation engineering and assistive technologies aimed to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. Every episode will feature engineers, medical professionals, end-users, and organizations who focus on improving the health and well-being of individuals with disabilities. We will be covering topics such as emerging tech, outcome measures, medical practice, public policy, accessibility education, and so much more!

Twitter: https://twitter.com/GearsOfProgress

Dr. Kim Ingraham on “Gears of Progress” Podcast

Katie Media, News March 27, 2024November 21, 2024Exoskeleton, mobility, podcast, powered mobility

“Gears of Progress” Episode Five featured Steele Lab Alumni, Dr. Kim Ingraham on personalized controllers for lower-limb assistive robotics, powered mobility devices for kids, and a path to a faculty position.