Department: Occupational Therapy
The New York Times: “Smarter Living” – Prof. Karen Jacobs quoted
(12/7/2020, The New York Times) The most important thing you can do is to take breaks, according to Karen Jacobs, an occupational therapist, board-certified ergonomist and clinical professor at Boston University. Ideally, you should get up and move every 20 minutes, untethering yourself from your computer and anything else that aggravates your carpal tunnel, a passage […]
Professor Simone Gill Named to AOTA Roster of Fellows
Associate Professor Simone Gill was named to the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Roster of Fellows for her contributions to innovative interdisciplinary science which advances motor performance skills. This honor recognizes AOTA colleagues who have made significant contributions to the profession of occupational therapy through knowledge, expertise, leadership, advocacy, and/or guidance. Gill directs the Motor […]
Dealing with Loneliness in College during a Pandemic
(10/16/20, BU Today) Expert Quotes: “Loneliness is a perceived disconnection from others,” – Dan Fulford, assistant professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy “Loneliness could really tip someone into mental health distress,” – Dori Stauss Hutchinson, Director of Services of the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation and associate professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy Read the article
Postdoc Awarded NIDILRR Switzer Fellowship to Study Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Adults with Autism
Postdoctoral Associate Elizabeth Schmidt was awarded a Switzer Fellowship from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) for her project “Understanding Sexuality and Community Participation in Adults on the Autism Spectrum.” Switzer Research Fellowships support highly qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, to conduct high quality research on the rehabilitation of individuals […]
Leading the Way: Boston University Entry-level OTD Capstone Presentations
College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College Department of Occupational Therapy invites you to attend Leading the Way: Boston University Entry-level OTD Capstone Presentations Date: August 21, 2020 Time: 9:00am-5:00pm Eastern Standard Time Location: Virtual via Zoom Sessions are in 20-minute time blocks: 10-minute presentations, 5 minutes for questions, and 5 minutes of transition time […]
PP-OTD Student Presentations – August 24, 25, and 26
Post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Student Presentations will take place on Monday, August 24, 2020 – Wednesday August 26, 2020. Join us via Zoom: https://bostonu.zoom.us/my/karenjacobsotergo Monday August 24* *All times are EST 8:45am–9:25am Lauren Telesmanic, OTR/L PromOTe Youth Mental Health: An Online Professional Development Continuing Education Program Academic Mentor: Jennifer Philips 9:30am–10:10am Allyson Lancey, […]
Remembering Professor Linda Duncombe
We are sad to share that Linda Duncombe passed away last week. We have lost a great colleague and friend. Professor Duncombe first joined the occupational therapy faculty at Boston University in 1974. She remained in that role for 34 years before retiring in 2009. Along the way, she became a double Terrier, earning both […]
Is Working from Home Becoming a Pain? Prof. Karen Jacobs quoted in Boston Globe
(5/14/2020, The Boston Globe) Expert Quote: “Our heads weigh about 10 to 12 pounds. Our neck muscles are really hurting.” – Karen Jacobs, clinical professor of occupational therapy Read the article
Professor Anne Escher Honored for Teaching Excellence
Anne Escher, clinical assistant professor of occupational therapy received the Whitney R. Powers Award for Teaching Excellence. This award recognizes an outstanding member of the Sargent faculty and is named in honor of Sargent Professor Emeritus Whitney R. Powers, a former Health Sciences Department chair who for more than 25 years shared his gifts as […]
Former BU Women’s Hockey Cocaptain Sammy Davis (Sargent ’19) is Top NWHL Draft Pick
(4/29/2020, BU Today) “Davis (Sargent’19, Wheelock’20) completed an impressive career at BU, finishing with 66 goals and 76 assists. After missing her junior season because of injury, she bounced back to finish her career the way she started it, as a scoring machine. She was the 2019 Beanpot MVP and a Hockey East First Team All-Star […]
Behavior & Health Senior Abbey McCracken Uses Bullet Journaling to Help Maintain Mindfulness and Self-care
(4/27/20, BU Today) Behavior & Health senior Abbey McCracken (Sargent ’20) started a bullet journal her freshman year of college after seeing the journals on Instagram. “I’ve always been super into using a planner, but I started dabbling in it because it was a way to channel my creativity, but also stay organized. It has […]
8 Sneaky Ways Your Stay-at-Home Habits Are Making Your Arthritis Worse – Prof. Karen Jacobs quoted
(4/30/2020, Creakyjoints) Expert Quote: “Use voice recognition software to give your hands a break” – Karen Jacobs, clinical professor of occupational therapy Read this article
Occupational Therapy Student Named Pardee Graduate Summer Fellow
The Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future has named doctor of occupational therapy student Marial Williams a 2020 Graduate Summer Fellow. Williams will study the intersections of music and public health in relation to communicable diseases. Beginning May 2, Pardee’s Graduate Summer Fellows will spend 10 weeks developing research papers to […]
Professor Karen Jacobs has Tips to Make your Home Office More Ergonomically Friendly
Adjusting to a work from home lifestyle can be tough, especially when you’re used to the benefits of the office. To help with the transition, Clinical Professor of Occupational Therapy Karen Jacobs shares tips on setting up your home environment to be more ergonomically friendly.