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PhD Student Kari Loverro Receives Award for Research
Our PhD Student, Kari Loverro, received the Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Dean’s Award at Boston University’s 2015 Graduate Research Symposium. Loverro presented her research on “Muscle Activation during Single Leg Squat Is Affected by Position of the Non-Stance Limb”.
Lab Member Carson Garvin Recognized
Our student lab member Carson Garvin was honored with the "outstanding poster" award at Boston University's 17th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Garvin presented her research on "The Effects of Service Dogs in Balance and Gait when Used as Assistive Devices for the Mobility Impaired".
Cara Lewis Receives Outstanding Mentor Award
Cara Lewis, assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training, has been chosen to receive the Outstanding Mentor Award from the Boston University Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP). Lewis is one of three 2014-2015 professors selected for this honor, based on undergraduate student nominations.
The 17th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium will be held on Friday, October 17, 2014 from 11-1:30 pm. More than 250 students from all disciples will present posters highlighting their summer research projects. The Symposium is a wonderful opportunity to see the various types of research conducted across the University.
Lewis will be presented with her award during a Symposium ceremony in the GSU Metcalf Ballroom from 1-1:30pm. All Sargent faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend.
Bostonia: “Walk this Way”
Cara Lewis featured in Bostonia magazine.
Expert quote:
“My goal is to intervene early on, so that osteoarthritis doesn’t progress—or doesn’t even develop.”
Boston.com: Watch the Way you Walk
Cara Lewis featured on Boston.com.
Expert quote:
“They may not be pushing with their foot as much as they should be or they may be taking too long of a step, so their leg ends up far behind them.’’