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Mom & Postdoc Life. Research Fellow, Mayo Clinic. Co-founder of the Black Biomechanists Association ✊🏾

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BBA Day of Giving. Support Black Scientists. Donate with PayPal.

BBA Day of Giving. Support Black Scientists. Donate with PayPal.

It's #GivingTuesday!❀️

Please consider donating: bit.ly/giveBBA

All donations support the amazing programs and events BBA offers year round for underrepresented scientists. Together we can make biomechanics more inclusive and accessible!😊

02.12.2025 07:17 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image of a center typing prompt with a calendar and megaphone surrounding it. Prompt reads: Are you presenting at ASB or ISB this summer? Let us know. Background text reads: BBA Presents! We're highlighting biomechanics by Black scholars.

Image of a center typing prompt with a calendar and megaphone surrounding it. Prompt reads: Are you presenting at ASB or ISB this summer? Let us know. Background text reads: BBA Presents! We're highlighting biomechanics by Black scholars.

Are you presenting at ASB (@amsocbiomech.bsky.social) or ISB this summer? Let us know!😁 bit.ly/bba-present25

14.07.2025 15:46 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
A photo looking out towards the sea, with a sandy path in front and long grasses leading up to the shore. White, digital text is repeated on top of the image as follows:

THERE IS ENOUGH IF WE SHARE

THERE IS ENOUGH IF WE SHARE
THERE IS ENOUGH IF WE SHARE
THERE IS ENOUGH IF WE SHARE

THERE IS ENOUGH IF WE SHARE
THERE IS ENOUGH IF WE SHARE

THERE IS ENOUGH IF WE SHARE
THERE IS ENOUGH IF WE SHARE

THERE IS ENOUGH IF WE SHARE
THERE IS ENOUGH IF WE SHARE
THERE IS ENOUGH IF WE SHARE

THERE IS ENOUGH IF WE SHARE
THERE IS ENOUGH IF WE SHARE
THERE IS ENOUGH IF WE SHARE

A photo looking out towards the sea, with a sandy path in front and long grasses leading up to the shore. White, digital text is repeated on top of the image as follows: THERE IS ENOUGH IF WE SHARE THERE IS ENOUGH IF WE SHARE THERE IS ENOUGH IF WE SHARE THERE IS ENOUGH IF WE SHARE THERE IS ENOUGH IF WE SHARE THERE IS ENOUGH IF WE SHARE THERE IS ENOUGH IF WE SHARE THERE IS ENOUGH IF WE SHARE THERE IS ENOUGH IF WE SHARE THERE IS ENOUGH IF WE SHARE THERE IS ENOUGH IF WE SHARE THERE IS ENOUGH IF WE SHARE THERE IS ENOUGH IF WE SHARE THERE IS ENOUGH IF WE SHARE

I'll say it over and over.

I do not believe in gate keeping.

I do not believe in pulling up the ladder.

I believe in kicking the wall down like the Kool-Aid man, and making room as I go for those who come next.

Just because it was hard for me, doesn't mean it has to be hard for anyone else.

19.06.2025 16:46 πŸ‘ 6860 πŸ” 1473 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 11

Please share this broadly. It is really important for those outside of science to join in the discussion of the importance of research for public health. @blackbiomechs.bsky.social @amsocbiomech.bsky.social @brianumberger.bsky.social

20.06.2025 20:07 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Four images in a grid. Image 1: applications and grants binders on a desk. Image 2: pile of $100 bills. Image 3: white piggy bank with black oversized glasses. Image 4: stacked coins next to a light bulb. Text reads, How It Works: Lab Funding. Black Biomechanists Association and ASB Postdoc Affinity Group professional development series. Virtual Panel, Audience Q&A. June 26, 2025. 12:00pm (ET) / 9:00am (PT). Registration link provided.

Four images in a grid. Image 1: applications and grants binders on a desk. Image 2: pile of $100 bills. Image 3: white piggy bank with black oversized glasses. Image 4: stacked coins next to a light bulb. Text reads, How It Works: Lab Funding. Black Biomechanists Association and ASB Postdoc Affinity Group professional development series. Virtual Panel, Audience Q&A. June 26, 2025. 12:00pm (ET) / 9:00am (PT). Registration link provided.

Lab funding pays for a lot of things: researchers, equipment, training. Interested in how it all works? Join the new professional development series, hosted by us & @asb-postdocs.bsky.social, to learn from experts & ask questions!πŸ€“πŸ’΅

Registration is open to all: bit.ly/hiw-funding

16.06.2025 19:36 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3
ASB long form logo on left of vertical bar with De Luca Foundation logo on right. Logos overlaid on yellowed graphic of davinci's biomechanics drawings, knee reaction force diagram, and knee replacement xray

ASB long form logo on left of vertical bar with De Luca Foundation logo on right. Logos overlaid on yellowed graphic of davinci's biomechanics drawings, knee reaction force diagram, and knee replacement xray

πŸŽ‰ Big news! ASB received aΒ $500K donationΒ from theΒ De Luca FoundationΒ to expand access to biomechanics!
πŸ’‘ Supports B-SURE Grants + travel awards for our Annual Meeting.
πŸ™ Thank you, De Luca Foundation!
πŸ”— Read more: asbweb.org/category/stateme...
#ASB2025 #STEM #Biomechanics

11.06.2025 16:02 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

β€œπŸŽΆGo Best Friend! Yeah that’s my Best Friend!!” πŸ₯³πŸ₯³πŸ₯³

31.05.2025 00:32 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Congratulations Class of '24-25! Image shows graduation banner and students in graduation attire with diplomas

Congratulations Class of '24-25! Image shows graduation banner and students in graduation attire with diplomas

Congrats to our BBA members who recently graduated! Special s/o to those that made #BlackBiomxHistory by earning their PhDsπŸŽ“πŸ‘πŸΎ

Introducing Dr. Felicia Davenport, Dr. AnaΓ«lle Charles, Dr. Obinna Fidelis, Dr. Kayla Seymore, Dr. Cameron Nurse, & Dr. Sandra Stangeland-Molo. We’re so proud of you! (1/7)🧡

31.05.2025 00:01 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Submit your LOI by June 13 for the Stryker/ORS Women’s Research Fellowship. This award supports postdocs conducting translational #musculoskeletal research who identify as women or gender non-conforming.
1 year of support | Up to $50K
Learn more: www.ors.org/stryker-ors-...

29.05.2025 19:22 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image of a tan workshop flyer with event details and program logo. Text reads: 2025 Empowerment in Motion Mentoring Program (EMMP) workshops. Join a 90-minute session designed to support mentors and mentees on key topics of mental health for mentors and mentees, dos and don'ts for mentors and mentees, and coaching framework. April 2nd and April 4th workshop times listed.

Image of a tan workshop flyer with event details and program logo. Text reads: 2025 Empowerment in Motion Mentoring Program (EMMP) workshops. Join a 90-minute session designed to support mentors and mentees on key topics of mental health for mentors and mentees, dos and don'ts for mentors and mentees, and coaching framework. April 2nd and April 4th workshop times listed.

Spring workshops have arrived🌼

Join us for a virtual mentoring workshop, brought to you by our collaborative Empowerment in Motion Mentoring Program (EMMP)

These events are open to everyone!
Details and registration in our bio πŸ”—

21.03.2025 14:49 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
Infographic for BBA Black History Month Town Hall. Feb 28th at 6pm EST. Lifting voices. Supporting community. Features new BBA logo and cartoon portraits of Black people.

Infographic for BBA Black History Month Town Hall. Feb 28th at 6pm EST. Lifting voices. Supporting community. Features new BBA logo and cartoon portraits of Black people.

Closing out #BlackHistoryMonth with a community event ✊🏾

Now, more than ever, it's important we stay connected & engaged. Join us for a town hall to lift Black voices & support our scientific community.

Free Membership to access exclusive member events. Link in bio!

#blackbiomxevents #biomechanics

28.02.2025 13:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Wow. I just had a discussion about this very issue last week. One of the underappreciated goals of all the recent anti-DEI propaganda is to make you feel as if those who support DEI efforts are on the fringe. Don't believe the hype.

27.02.2025 04:33 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

@blackbiomechs.bsky.social is now on Bsky. Give em a follow!
#BiomechSky
#biomechanics

26.02.2025 20:12 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0