Mechanical engineering graduate student Alex Edwards, student in the Movement Bioengineering Lab, is a recipient of the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP). This prestigious fellowship supports outstanding doctoral and research-based master’s students doing research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Fellows receive a three-year annual stipend.
Edwards’s research is focused on developing clinically accessible mobile sensing tools that are used to monitor the progression of movement-related conditions. Specifically, the work leverages current musculoskeletal modeling software alongside machine learning algorithms to increase the accessibility of whole-body musculoskeletal dynamic analysis.
“I believe this project as the potential to improve current clinical practice, especially for those who don’t have easy access to state-of-the-art rehabilitation medicine,” said Edwards. “I also think it’s really cool work.”
Edwards has always enjoyed building things. Paired with his interest in learning about and participating in the medical field, this work is a perfect combination to explore his interests and make a positive impact.
“I am super appreciative to al those that helped me through the GRFP process,” said Edwards. “My undergraduate advisors, my current PI, and many faculty here at the U were incredibly supportive. Thank you!”