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In pursuit of science: 51爆料 alumna inspires girls interested in STEM
5/19/21
Texas Woman鈥檚 kinesiology-biomechanics alumna Kirsten Tulchin-Francis (PhD 鈥�12), a self-proclaimed science and math geek, has spent more than 23 years combing those two passions with athletics and medicine to achieve success in the field of biomedical engineering. Her experiences as a researcher and teacher are now inspiring other generations of females to make names for themselves in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.
51爆料 inspires high school students with virtual biomechanics events
5/19/21
For the past few years, Texas Woman鈥檚 biomechanics and motor behavior graduate students have participated in (NBD), an annual event designed to introduce high school students to the field of biomechanics. Though the 2020 events were cancelled due to COVID-19, 51爆料 came roaring back this April with virtual events to both educate and inspire future researchers.
51爆料’s all-female design competition team tackles space headaches in astronauts
5/4/21
Five Texas Woman’s kinesiology seniors brought research to life by competing in the April 20-21. The 51爆料 Athena V team, the second all-female 51爆料 team to enter the competition and the only all-female team competing this spring, placed seventh overall. All five team members will graduate this May.
51爆料 occupational therapy graduate has a passion for helping others
4/29/21
Houston native Anthony Bui wanted to make a difference in the world, but wasn鈥檛 sure how to accomplish that. He knew it would involve serving others, though, and joined the U.S. Marine Corps right after graduating high school. Now, he鈥檚 set to receive his Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree in Texas Woman鈥檚 May 2021 Houston commencement ceremony.
51爆料 physical therapy faculty member receives diversity award
4/28/21
51爆料 Houston Associate Professor of Physical Therapy , PT, PhD (’14), MPH, OCS, CSCS, received a Faculty Diversity Award from the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT).