The Department of Physical Therapy presented at the annual American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting, held in Houston this year. Faculty delivered symposiums, platform, and poster presentations, showcasing the impactful and innovative work from the department. During the event, many faculty were recognized for their contributions to the profession: Franchino Porciuncula, James Cavanaugh, Jenna […]
Anne Escher, a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy was named to the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Roster of Fellows. She was honored for her remarkable contributions to the profession, in particular her leadership in advocating for access and inclusion. This honor “recognizes occupational therapists who through their knowledge, expertise, leadership, […]
Shilu Wang (Sargent ’25), a Sargent graduate student in the Master of Science in Nutrition program, has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious 2024 Lu Lingzi Scholarship. The Lu Lingzi Scholarship commemorates the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences student from BU’s Class of 2013, who was one of three people killed in […]
Swathi Kiran, the James and Cecilia Tse Ying Professor in Neurorehabilitation, and Clinical Professor Elizabeth Hoover have been recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) for their contributions to the professions of speech-language pathology and speech & hearing science. Kiran received the Honors of the Association, the highest award ASHA bestows, for her distinguished contributions […]
These awards recognize outstanding seniors who show great potential professionally, make strong contributions to extracurricular activities, and exemplify the ideals of service, loyalty, thoughtfulness, and excellence of scholarship. The 2024 recipients are: Bernard Kutner Award Established in 1972 in memory of Dean Bernard Kutner, the award is presented to a graduating senior in recognition of […]
Congratulations to all the Sargent College seniors who presented their honors thesis projects this semester. The Senior Thesis for Distinction is an opportunity for exceptional undergraduate Sargent College seniors to complete an in-depth research experience within a major or minor field of study. Under the supervision of a faculty mentor, this year, six students developed […]
Congratulations to the 2024 recipients of the Whitney R. Powers Award for Teaching Excellence, Staff Award of Merit, and the Faculty Award of Merit. Staff Award of Merit Katherine (KC) Barnes, Clinical Sites Manager The Staff Award of Merit honors a Sargent staff member who has demonstrated professional excellence and made a positive impact on programs, faculty, […]
Congratulations to our post-professional online doctor of occupational therapy class of 2024, who successfully completed their doctoral presentations on April 8, 2024. A complete list of student presentations is below. 2024 PP-OTD Student Presentations Student: Sarah Mickel, MS, OTR/L Presentation Title: EmpowerED: Elevating Early Childhood Educators for Student Success Academic Mentor: Lauren Telesmanic Student: Paula […]
Sargent College faculty Dean Jack Dennerlein and Professor Cara Stepp have been inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows. Election to the AIMBE College of Fellows is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to medical and biological engineers, comprised of the top two percent of engineers in these […]
Sargent speech, language & hearing sciences PhD students Erin Carpenter and Michael Scimeca received the prestigious Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31) from the National Institutes of Health. Erin is a member of the Aphasia Research Laboratory, and her research interests include bilingual and monolingual aphasia rehabilitation, neural […]
Sargent College is proud to once again co-sponsor BostonHacks!, a 24-hour event where students from different disciplines use technology to solve global challenges while learning about the intersection of data, computer, and health sciences. Hosted at Boston University, hundreds of students came together to work on challenge tracks including inclusive innovation, sustainable solutions, and digital dreamers. […]
Congratulations to Professor Diane Dalton, recognized as an Honorary Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy for her years of contributions to manual therapy education and practice.
Each year, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) honors a select group of outstanding recent PhD graduates to receive the Award for Early Career Contributions in Research. This accolade is designed to acknowledge “significant scientific accomplishments by individuals” beyond their training. We are so pleased that this year, two alumni of our PhD program in Speech, […]
At the end of each academic year, we recognize outstanding graduating seniors who show great potential professionally, make strong contributions to extracurricular activities, and exemplify the ideals of service, loyalty, thoughtfulness, and excellence of scholarship. Congratulations to this year’s Sargent College Undergraduate Award Winners: Bernard Kutner Award Established in 1972 in memory of Dean Bernard […]
Boston University College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College and the Travis Roy Foundation are pleased to announce the creation of the Travis M. Roy Endowed Scholarship Fund, established through a $1 million gift from the Foundation. Honoring the life and legacy of the late Travis Roy, the Fund will provide annual scholarship awards […]