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American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · 9d

🚨 Final Call!
The deadline to submit session proposals for the WCB 2026 is tomorrow (Sept 30) ⏰
Don’t miss your chance to present your work, inspire collaboration, and connect with top minds in biomechanics 🌍🧠💡
📢 Submit now: wcb2026.com/call-for-sessio...
#WCB2026 #Biomechanics

American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · 15d

⏳ Just 7 days left!
Submit your session proposal for #WCB2026 and be part of the world’s largest biomechanics gathering 🌍💡
🗓️ Deadline: Sept 30
📢 Submit your proposal today: wcb2026.com/call-for-sessio...
#WCB2026 #Biomechanics #Innovation

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American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · 22d

🚨 Just 2 weeks left!
Submit your session proposal for WCB 2026 and take the stage in Vancouver 🇨🇦 to share your biomechanics expertise 🌍💡
🔗 wcb2026.com/call-for-sessio...
#WCB2026 #Biomechanics #Innovation #CallForProposals

American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · 28d

🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 ASB Graduate Student Research Grant recipients!
These outstanding graduate students have been awarded funding to support their biomechanics research over the coming year. We look forward to seeing their progress next summer! 🌟🧠🔬
#Biomechanics #StudentSuccess

American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · Aug 14

🌅 ASB 2025 is off and running! 🏃‍♀️🚶‍♂️
Thanks to everyone who joined the Fun Run this morning to kick things off.
📢 First session starts at 9:00 AM — see you there!
#ASB2025 #FunRun #ConferenceKickoff #Biomechanics

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American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · Aug 13

📸 Find A Fellow Photo Challenge is ON at #ASB2025!
✅ Meet an ASB Fellow
✅ Take a photo together
✅ Post with #ASB2025 + tag amsocbiomech
🏆 Most-found Fellow revealed at the Business Meeting!
Celebrate the legacy and leadership that shaped our field — one photo at a time.

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American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · Aug 13

📣 Introducing ASB GIVES: Because when we give, students grow! 🌱
Empower student leaders, foster collaboration, and spark innovation.
🙌 One-time donation or sponsor a chapter.
👉 https://asbweb.org/donations/
Let’s grow the future of biomechanics—together. #ASBGives #Biomechanics #ASB2025

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American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · Aug 13

🚀 ASB 2025 is almost here!
Biomechanics is on the move. Post a pic en route wearing your favorite science gear: lab coats, nerdy tees, biomechanics swag, you name it.
Tag your post with #ASB2025 so we can cheer you on—let’s make science visible and vibrant. 💪🔬✈️

American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · Aug 12

🔗 Building Community at ASB 2025 🔬
ASB 2025 is about more than cutting-edge biomechanics research—it’s about connection, collaboration, and celebrating the voices that shape our field! 🧠🤝👟
Check out some of the exciting social events!

#ASB2025 #Biomechanics #ProfessionalNetworking

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American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · Aug 10

🏙️ ASB 2025 kicks off in 3 days!
Wednesday has workshops and events — a perfect warm-up before the full conference.
🧠 Morning & Afternoon Workshops
🎓 Student Welcome @ 17:30
🥂 Opening Reception @ 18:00
🎉 Student Night Out @ 19:30
📍 asbweb.org/program
#ASB2025 #Biomechanics

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American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · Jul 30

⏳ 2 weeks to #ASB2025!
Presenting in Pittsburgh? Review the prep checklist 👉 asbweb.org/presenter-guidel...
Need help? Join Poster & Presentation Office Hours on Aug 1 @ 2PM ET.
Let’s get ready! 💪
#Biomechanics #ConferencePrep

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American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · Jul 29

📣 Calling all ASB 2025 attendees!
Join the ASB 2025 Mentor-Mentee Match to connect with a mentor who aligns with your goals.
🗓️ Deadline: Thursday, July 31
🔗 https://asbweb.org/mentoring-program
#ASB2025 #MentorshipMatters #Biomechanics

American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · Jul 23

🎉 3 Weeks to #ASB2025! 🎉
Meet our keynote speakers:
👨‍🔬 Dr. Cooper – Rehab engineering pioneer, revolutionizing mobility tech
👩‍🔬 Dr. Maher – HSS Chief Research Officer, turning polymers into cartilage repair tech
Let the countdown begin! ⏳
#Biomechanics #KeynoteSpotlight

American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · Jul 22

🎨🧠💡 Reminder: Tomorrow (July 23) is our online workshop on making better figures for posters & presentations!
🖌️ Adobe Illustrator
📈 R Graphs
📊 MATLAB Toolboxes
📧 Email [email protected] for the link!

#ASB2025 #Biomechanics #ASBStudents #DataViz #BeautifulGraphs

American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · Jul 20

✈️ Congratulations to the recipients of the #ASB2025 NextGen Biomechanics Travel Award! 👏 We’re proud to recognize this year’s awardees—your passion and potential are shaping the future of biomechanics!

#TravelAward #BiomechanicsCommunity #EarlyCareerResearchers

American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · Jul 18

👏 Huge congrats to this year’s recipients of the #ASB2025 Student Travel Awards—we’re excited to see your research in action!

#StudentTravelAward #BiomechanicsStudents #FutureOfScience

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American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · Jul 18

🌟 Meet the #ASB2025 Up and Comer Award winners!
This award supports early career researchers from underrepresented groups through mentorship with ASB Fellows:
🔹 Maria Ramos Gonzalez (MIT)
🔹 Hannah Houde (UTMB)
🔹 Gauri Desai (UMD)
🔹 Lucinda Williamson (UIC)
#Biomechanics #MentorshipMatters

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American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · Jul 17

🏆 Shoutout to Dr. Ying Fang, winner of the 2025 ASB Junior Faculty Research Grant! She’s launching new research on fall prevention that bridges biomechanics and psychology. Big things ahead! 👏 #ASB2025 #Biomechanics #NeuroRehab #FacultyResearch

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American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · Jul 17

🏆 Big congrats to Soyong Shin (@cmu.edu) for winning the 2025 ASB Pre-doctoral Award! His work on AI-powered motion tracking (WHAM, DeepGaitLab) is making biomechanics more accessible and scalable. See it in action at #ASB2025 ! 👏📱
#Biomechanics #OpenScience #AIinHealthcare

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American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · Jul 17

🏆 Congrats to Dr. Scott Uhlrich (@UofU) for winning the 2025 ASB Early Career Achievement Award! His work on digital health & biomechanics (OpenCap, OA interventions) is transforming mobility research. See him at #ASB2025 !
#Biomechanics #OpenScience #DigitalHealth

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American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · Jul 16

We’re thrilled to announce the finalists for the🏅 Clinical Biomechanics Award and 🏆 Journal of Biomechanics Award! These awards recognize groundbreaking research in biomechanics.
Congratulations to all the finalists! We can’t wait to celebrate your contributions at #ASB2025!

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American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · Jul 15

👏 Congrats to Dr. Josh Caputo (@Humotech), winner of the 2025 Goel Award for Translational Research!
His work is revolutionizing how we design and test wearable tech—from prosthetics to exoskeletons.
#ASB2025 #GoelAward #Biomechanics #WearableTech

American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · Jul 15

🌟 Congrats to Dr. Brooke Odle (@HopeCollege), winner of the 2025 Jean Landa Pytel Award!
Her work in rehab biomechanics and inclusive mentorship is making a powerful impact in our field and beyond.
#ASB2025 #PytelAward #Mentorship

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American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · Jul 15

👏 Congrats to Dr. Peter Adamczyk, winner of the 2025 ASB Founders’ Award!
His work in prosthetics, gait, and rehab robotics is advancing mobility science—and mentoring the next generation along the way.
#ASB2025 #FoundersAward #Biomechanics

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American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · Jul 14

👏 Big congrats to Dr. Jeff Crandall, winner of the 2025 Jim Hay Memorial Award!
His pioneering work in injury biomechanics has transformed safety in sport and beyond.
#ASB2025 #HayAward #Biomechanics #SportsScience

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