Sargent welcomed students from Medway High School to celebrate National Biomechanics Day last month. Students were introduced to biomechanics research and careers, touring our space and interacting with technology in our Human Adaptation Lab and Movement & Applied Imaging Lab. The group of Medway High students were invited to BU after winning 1st Place in […]
Boston University Trustee, community volunteer, and philanthropist Sharon Ryan (Sargent ’70) will deliver the Sargent College commencement address on May 21. Ryan will address undergraduate and graduate students from the Sargent Class of 2023 earning degrees in health disciplines including health science, human physiology, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech, language & hearing sciences. […]
Second-year BU doctor of occupational therapy students were at the Massachusetts State House to advocate and share information about the important role of occupational therapy in health and rehabilitation. Students presented on topics including mental health, children and youth, productive aging, work and industry, and health and wellness. Occupational therapy aims to maximize health, well-being, […]
Thank you to the BU Sargent community for supporting the BU Aphasia Resource Center’s volunteerism group this semester. Thanks to donations from students, staff and faculty, group members took several carloads of gently used clothing and shoes to Cradles to Crayons. And thanks to the generosity of so many, the group’s bake sale on Wednesday raised more […]
The Boston University Department of Occupational Therapy cordially invites you to an alumni reception at the AOTA INSPIRE 2023 Conference in Kansas City. WhenFriday, April 21, 20237:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. WhereLoews Kansas City Hotel City Beautiful D Ballroom 1515 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, MO
“Common Factors, Unique Alliances: Exploring the Role of Common Factors in Physical Therapy Practice” Presented by Mary-Beth Holmes, PT, PhD Clinical Assistant Professor and Co-Director of Clinical Education, Sargent College, Department of Physical Therapy Friday, September 30, 2022 1-2 p.m. 635 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA Sargent College Room 220 Refreshments will be served prior to […]
The BU Sargent College Department of Occupational Therapy invites you to attend “Leading the Way: Boston University Entry-level OTD Capstone Presentations.” Date: August 19, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard TimeLocation: Hybrid (In-Person and via Zoom) Sessions are in 20-minute time blocks: 10-minute presentations, 5 minutes for questions, and 5 minutes of […]
Pediatric surgeon, researcher, educator and former chief of pediatric surgery Patricia Donahoe, MD, (Sargent’58) will deliver the Sargent College commencement address on May 22. Director of Pediatric Surgical Research Laboratories at Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Donahoe will address undergraduate and graduate students from the Sargent Class of 2022 earning degrees in health disciplines including health […]
Autism advocate and scientist Dr. Temple Grandin toured Sargent College during her visit to Boston University. Dr. Grandin met with Sargent faculty and students to hear about autism research underway across our programs, including in Sargent’s Families & Autism Research Lab, Human Systems Neuroscience Lab, and Motor Development Lab Later in the day, Dr. Grandin […]
The Boston University Department of Occupational Therapy is pleased to host a reception for OT Alumni at the 2022 American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Conference in San Antonio. WhenThursday, March 31, 20227:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. WhereGrand Hyatt San Antonio River WalkPresidio AB600 E. Market St.San Antonio, TX