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Dr. Kim Bigelow, associate professor, University of Dayton Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and director, University Engineering Wellness through Biomechanics Lab, was keynote speaker at AccessEngineering, Capacity Building Institute (CBI): Universally Designed Learning and Learning about Universal Design in Seattle. Engineering faculty, disability experts, and engineering students and professionals with disabilities gathered to share expertise, create resources and focus on accessible hands-on learning.
Preliminary research suggests the kicks, punches, and knee movements associated with kickboxing can improve balance and mobility in patients with multiple sclerosis.
“We’re humanists at heart — and that’s the beauty of engineering,” said assistant professor Kim Bigelow, the lab’s director. “The field is so broad, you can easily find a connection between the science and your passion. For me, it was finding ways to help people and improve their quality of life.”