National Biomechanics Day

About the Event

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What: National Biomechanics Day 2026

Who: High schoolers interested in biomechanics! (no experience necessary)

Where: Harvard Science and Engineering Complex (150 Western Ave, Boston, MA)

When: Sat May 16th, 2026

Time: 10am-4pm

 

In celebration of National Biomechanics Day, the Harvard Biodesign Lab invites high school students to spend a day learning about the field of biomechanics (the math and science behind how we move!). Students will tour research facilities and learn about motion capture techniques and measurement systems for biomechanics assessments. Students will be introduced to state-of-the-art wearable devices and then have a chance to think of their own solutions! Current Harvard Undergraduate and Graduate Students will talk about the role of biomechanics research in everyday life and provide their perspectives on educational and career paths. Current Harvard Clinical Research Managers will discuss responsible research practices, including the importance of diversity and inclusion.

Interested?

Please register here!

 

Thanks for attending NBD 2025!

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Find photos from previous year's events here.

About Us

We’re a group of Harvard Graduate Students, Researchers, and Clinical Research Managers who are all excited to share our biomechanics knowledge and experiences with you!

Lead Organizers

Sarah Cavanagh

PhD Candidate
upper extremity kinematics and neurorehabilitation, motor control

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Chelsey Campillo Rodriguez

PhD Candidate
wearable sensing, menstrual health, data science

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Jordan Feldman

PhD Candidate
biomechanics, wearable sensing, data science

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Ashley Brown

PhD Student

Biofeedback for exoskeleton control

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Jennifer Leestma, PhD

Postdoctoral Fellow

Sensorimotor function augmentation,  neurosurgical design, implantable mechatronic devices

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Patrick Slade, PhD

Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at Harvard University

Event Faculty Sponsor

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Conor Walsh, PhD

Professor of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard University
Associate Faculty Member at the Wyss Institute
Event Faculty Sponsor

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Contact Us

Please reach out to us at harvard.biodesign.outreach@gmail.com with any inquiries!