National Biomechanics Day
National Biomechanics Day
From 2016 onwards, Elon’s Biomechanics lab has celebrated the National Biomechanics Day (NBD) – a nation-wide outreach event that focuses on educating and raising awareness of the field of Biomechanics for High school students. (Due to COVID-19, the NBD event was canceled in 2020).
National Biomechanics Day 2024
“Students and faculty from Elon’s Exercise Science and Physical Therapy Education departments recently conducted hands-on interactive activities explaining body mechanics to third-grade students at the Alamance Community School in Haw River.” -Srikant Vallabhajosula, Elon Today
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“On Thursday, April 11, Elon students and faculty visited high school students at Alamance Career and Technical Education Center to learn about biomechanics and health careers through student-led activities and discussions.”-Srikant Vallabhajosula, Elon Today
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National Biomechanics Day 2023
“Srikant Vallabhajosula conducts in-person National Biomechanics Day celebration in India. Vallabhajosula, associate professor of physical therapy education, collaborated with Ganges Valley School in Hyderabad and Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, India to conduct a hands-on STEAM-based learning session on Biomechanics as part of National Biomechanics Day celebrations.”-Srikant Vallabhajosula, Elon Today
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“On March 29 and April 5, Elon University faculty and students celebrated National Biomechanics Day with local Alamance County elementary, middle and high school students for integrated teaching and learning STEAM outreach workshops.” -Jasmine Powell, Elon Today
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National Biomechanics Day 2022
“For National Biomechanics Day at Elon this year, faculty and students from the Departments of Physical Therapy Education, Exercise Science and Performing Arts collaborated with students from Alamance Burlington School System’s Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) interested in the health sciences on Wednesday, April 6.”- Matthew Wittstein, Elon Today
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“For second year in a row, Elon University has proudly collaborated with the Ganges Valley School (Hyderabad, India), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (Manipal, India) and Samuel Merritt University (Oakland, California) to host the virtual National Biomechanics Day event in India on April 9.”- Srikant Vallabhajosula, Elon Today
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National Biomechanics Day 2021
“For National Biomechanics Day this year, faculty and students from the Departments of Physical Therapy Education, Exercise Science and Performing Arts joyfully gathered on Wednesday, April 14, with students from Alamance Burlington School System’s Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) interested in the health sciences.” – Matthew Wittstein, Elon Today
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“Elon proudly collaborated with the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (Manipal, India) and Boston University researchers to host its first National Biomechanics Day event in India on March 13, 2021. National Biomechanics Day is an S.T.E.A.M.-based educational outreach event aimed at introducing the field of biomechanics to high school students and teachers.” – Srikant Vallabhajosula, Elon Today
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National Biomechanics Day 2020
Due to COVID-19, Elon’s National Biomechanic Day celebration was canceled.
National Biomechanics Day 2019
“Elon’s National Biomechanics Day started with opening remarks about biomechanics and its importance in life. After opening remarks, a mix of Elon faculty, graduate and undergraduate student volunteers from three departments guided the high school students through discussion and activities to showcase the role of biomechanics in improving human performance.” – Gytis Balilionis, Elon Today
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National Biomechanics Day 2018
“Elon University joined the global biomechanics community on Wednesday, April 11, to host its third Biomechanics Day celebration. Produced by Exercise Science and Physical Therapy Education departments, the event drew more than 40 local high school students.” – Matthew Wittstein, Elon Today
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