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Jay 🦋 @jay.bsky.team · 7d

“It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.”
― Jane Goodall

💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero

Jane Goodall with monarch butterfly scarf

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American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) @aimbe-official.bsky.social · 15d

🚨 AIMBE calls on the scientific community to urge Congress to ensure timely passage of the FY2026 budget 👇

Strong, sustained funding for our nation's health and science agencies is essential for economic prosperity, U.S. global competitiveness, and public heath.

takeaction.io/aimbe/protec...

Protect Research: Finalize FY2026 Budget Now

Use AIMBE's letter template below to send an email to your Members of Congress on issues that matter. We encourage you to edit and personalize the note, sharing your individual experience. Please note...

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Brian Umberger @brianumberger.bsky.social · Aug 28

Please repost!

We have an open rank, tenure-line faculty position in biomechanics in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. At U-M we have great colleagues, exceptional resources, and biomechanics can be found all across the campus. #BiomechSky

Tenure-track Faculty Position in Biomechanics (Open Rank), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA - Biomch-L

The School of Kinesiology (http://kines.umich.edu) at the University of Michigan invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate...

biomch-l.isbweb.org

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Stephanie Naufel @snaufel.bsky.social · Jul 25

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Motor Learning and Neuromotor Ethics

Our Reality Labs EMG Foundational Research team is pleased to announce an RFP! The topic is on motor learning for EMG-based HCI and the related neuromotor ethics. Submissions are due September 1!

www.meta.com/blog/reality...

Request for Proposals: Motor Learning & Neuromotor Ethics | Meta Quest Blog

To foster innovation in this area, and to deepen our collaboration with academia, Reality Labs’ EMG Foundational Research team is pleased to invite faculty to submit their ideas to this request for re...

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He (Helen) Huang @helenhuang.bsky.social · Jul 20

My lab is seeking postdoctoral researchers to work on research in robotic prosthetics. We welcome applicants with expertise in any of the following areas: biomechanics, wearable robotics, motor control/learning, human factors, or physical human-robot interactions. nrel.bme.unc.edu/2025/07/new-...

New Post-Doc Positions in Wearable Robotics and Human Factors | The Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory (NREL)

nrel.bme.unc.edu

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Brian Umberger @brianumberger.bsky.social · Jun 14

At a time when broadening participation in science and engineering is under attack in the U.S., this generous donation from the De Luca Foundation will support the long term goals of the @amsocbiomech.bsky.social to expand access to biomechanics education and research.
🧪 #BiomechSky

American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · Jun 11

🎉 Big news! ASB received a $500K donation from the De Luca Foundation to expand access to biomechanics!
💡 Supports B-SURE Grants + travel awards for our Annual Meeting.
🙏 Thank you, De Luca Foundation!
🔗 Read more: asbweb.org/category/stateme...
#ASB2025 #STEM #Biomechanics

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American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) @aimbe-official.bsky.social · Jun 2

AIMBE is proud to be among the 53 scientific societies and organizations who signed onto @aas.org's letter to congressional leaders urging them to support the National Science Foundation (NSF) in light of proposed reorganizations and budget cuts 👇

Full letter available here: aas.org/sites/defaul...

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Alison Sheets @alisonsheets.bsky.social · May 31

If you care about the prosperity and safety that the US scientific enterprise provides, please reach out to your representatives. This proposed budget isn’t a done deal yet.

Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · May 30

🚨🚨 Friday night news drop from National Science Foundation!! 🧪

NSF just released its detailed budget request for next year: nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/files/00-NSF...

We knew it was going to be bad...and it lives up. Guts direct NSF support for a **quarter million people**

🧵 on some highlights...

Senior Researchers 60,400 --> 16,900
Other Professionals 14,400 --> 4,100
Postdoctoral Associates 5,500 --> 1,000
Graduate Students 41,500 --> 12,400
Undergraduate Students 37,300 --> 8,000
PreK-12 Teachers 42,900 --> 8,200
PreK-12 Students 128,100 --> 39,400
Total Number of People 330,100 --> 90,000

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He (Helen) Huang @helenhuang.bsky.social · May 27

Cool work. I might missed it. How did you get muscle activation pattern?

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He (Helen) Huang @helenhuang.bsky.social · May 27

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R. James Cotton @peabody124.bsky.social · May 27

Over the last few years we have been developing methods for markerless motion capture of biomechanics and getting them into the clinics, such as at @abilitylab.bsky.social.

We are now developing foundation models from these large datasets and testing what this enables. Two recent preprints:

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · May 27

My quote of the day

We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. The opposite of love is not hate, it’s indifference.

Elie Wiesel

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Jeff Yau 姚明穎 @jeffmyau.bsky.social · May 24

Saying that the US should let other countries take their turns at being the global leader in biomedical research really makes no sense at all.

Sure. While we’re at it, let’s also stop being leaders in terms of economic influence and military might.

Kudos to @jeremymberg.bsky.social’s quick reply

Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · May 23

Senator Durbin noted that some (I believe Republican Senators) had indicated the US had been doing more than its share of biomedical research and it was time for other countries take a turn.

I felt I had to interrupt to respond...

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.bsky.social · May 22

International students upend their lives to join American science, bringing their novel insights that drive innovation.

Now, they are being illegally targeted by Trump, because Harvard won't back down.

Classic bully behavior.

We Stand Up for International Students.

www.npr.org/2025/05/22/n...

Trump administration revokes Harvard's ability to enroll international students

International students make up more than a quarter of Harvard University's student body. Harvard says the government's actions, which could cut off a major revenue stream, are "unlawful."

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American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) @aimbe-official.bsky.social · May 14

This week, AIMBE hosted @helenhuang.bsky.social (Fellow '21) and her lab members, Dr. Varun Nalam & Brendan Driscoll, from NCSU/UNC!

They showcased their work on robotic prosthetics to congressional staffers during an NSF Expo organized by the Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF) 🦾🤖

From left to right: Brendan, Dawn, Helen, and Varun pictured during the CNSF Expo.

A picture of Varun, Helen, and Brendan engaging with an attendee during the CNSF Expo.

Left to right: Emily Edwards (Duke University), Jason Marvin (AIMBE), Brendan, Varun, Dawn Beraud (AIMBE), and Sarah Mandell (AIMBE) pictured during the CNSF Reception.

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IEEE EMBS @embs.org · May 10

Check out a new TSNRE Paper! The authors investigated how the brain and muscles respond to treadmill walking with bodyweight support in two environments: underwater and on land.

Read the paper here: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10981822?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social

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He (Helen) Huang @helenhuang.bsky.social · May 2

I had exactly the same reaction and feeling today.

Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · May 2

🧪 What the f is going on with NSF right now??? 🚨🚨🚨

There's been so many NSF updates within the past 48 hours that it's hard to keep track.

It feels like an onslaught. It *is* an onslaught. But it's still vital to remain focused, organized, and strategic.

So here's my recap of past 48 hours...

a man is holding his head with his eyes closed and the words focus focus focus behind him .

Alt: A man is holding his head with his eyes closed and the words focus focus focus behind him .

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Nature @nature.com · May 1

Staff members at the US National Science Foundation (NSF) were told on 30 April to “stop awarding all funding actions until further notice,” according to an email seen by Nature.

https://go.nature.com/44Ugf9V

Exclusive: NSF stops awarding new grants and funding existing ones

US science funder also plans to screen grant applications for compliance with ‘agency priorities’.

go.nature.com

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IEEE EMBS @embs.org · Apr 28

🚀 Dive into high-density surface #EMG decomposition with the latest #TNSRE Featured Article!
Discover groundbreaking advances & explore ongoing challenges in this exciting field. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10926713?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social

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He (Helen) Huang @helenhuang.bsky.social · Apr 2

I wish I knew the date ahead of time. Seems I will miss the DW again.

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Dynamic Walking 25 @dynamicwalking25.bsky.social · Apr 2

It's what you've all been waiting and hoping for; the deets on Dynamic Walking 2025! 🚶🎉

The when: July 14th - 17th
The Where: Aachen (Germany, but bordering the Netherlands)
The submission process: dynamicwalking2025.org
The deadline: April 25th

🚶‍♀️Hope to see you soon <3 🚶

DW25 Abstract Submission

The conference will take place in Aachen, Germany (on the border with the Netherlands) from July 14 to 17, 2025. We’ll be based in one location, with easy access to three different countries! Contact:...

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He (Helen) Huang @helenhuang.bsky.social · Mar 27

Consider sharing your study on prosthetics here 👇

IEEE EMBS @embs.org · Mar 26

Call for Papers on User-Centered Innovations in Upper-Limb #Prosthetics!

https://www.embs.org/tnsre/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2024/12/CFP-Special-Issue-Advances-in-Upper-Limb-HHProsthetics.pdf?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social

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Ashley Dalrymple @dr-shlee.bsky.social · Mar 21

Our Department is hiring a new Chair! We are specifically looking for an external candidate to join us here in Salt Lake City!
utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/179...

Department Chair for Biomedical Engineering

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Meghan E. Huber @mehuber.bsky.social · Mar 11

Postdoc opportunity to do digital twin research for human and humanoid agile locomotion with myself, Wouter Hoogkamer @umill.bsky.social and Donghyun Kim! See forms.gle/FRFtLNiY7j3z... for more info and to apply by 3/19.

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