Spotlights Posts for Spotlights The Problem Solvers OT and engineering students find common ground in the creation of custom 3-D printed assistive devices Better Treatment with Big Data Data analytics allow physical therapists at BU's Ryan Center to optimize treatment approaches. Going Strong in Old Age Understanding sarcopenia and frailty may provide the key to healthier aging for all Mixing Therapy and Play A month-long intervention improves children’s communication skills—and provides valuable clinical experience to graduate students. Confidence Matters Understanding the physical and emotional changes of weight loss may help improve patients’ health—one step at a time. Weighted Walking Kerri Graber (’17,’19) developed a practicum project to alleviate pelvic drop by exercising weak hip muscles. Tomorrow’s Professors Communication sciences educators and researchers are in short supply nationwide. Sargent aims to change that. National School Backpack Awareness Day, 9/18 Today occupational therapists all over the country will help backpack wearers "pack it light, wear it right." Jacobs Named Associate Dean for Digital Learning & Innovation Clinical Professor Karen Jacobs will leverage her extensive experience developing successful online or hybrid programs. “My Summer as a Zookeeper at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo” Behavior & Health student’s love of animals landed her a dream gig caring for cheetahs, gorillas, and other primates. SLHS Chair Michelle Mentis Named ASHA Fellow The status of Fellow is retained for life and is one of the highest honors ASHA can bestow. Autism, Depression and Our Brain’s Ability to Pay Attention Assistant Professor of Human Physiology Basilis Zikopoulos studies the attention filter of the human brain. Sargent Professor Receives Presidential Early Career Award Cara Stepp honored with the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. “Why Kraft Salad Frosting is a Wake-up Call for All of Us” – Prof. Joan Salge Blake Professor Joan Salge Blake on why we don’t need to disguise salad dressing as frosting to get kids to eat salad and vegetables DPT Students Receive Marquette Challenge Award of Merit Students recognized for raising more than $6,000 for the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research. Spotlights navigation ← Previous Next →