National Biomechanics Day: A Virtual Experience with Penn State Berks


Ever wonder what makes your body move? Come find out how muscles apply forces to bones to create movement without even thinking about it. Three expert biomechanists will demonstrate how engineering and mathematics can be used to unravel the mysteries of the human body. Biomechanics can be used to better understand complex concepts, improve sport performance, prevent injuries, and heal the body. Join us to be a part of the National Biomechanics Day celebrations worldwide.

This LionSide Chat will be presented by:

Dr. Allison Singles, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology & Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Joseph Mahoney, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering & Kinesiology
Dr. Benjamin Infantolino, Associate Professor of Kinesiology

 

See also: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snWG4gzJtk4

Discovering Engineering at Penn State Berks


This LionSide Chat is part of our “Majorly Prepared Series.” What is Engineering? What do Engineers do? How do I become one? What majors are available and what does Penn State Berks offer? What is being planned for Engineers week? Join us for an evening chat on these topics and other things related to engineering in general. You can talk to the program chairs and student representatives of Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology (EMET), Mechanical Engineering (ME) and 2+2 programs at Penn State. Come prepared with your questions and you can email them ahead of time to engineering.berks@psu.edu

Majors: 4 year degrees in Electro-mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering and all 2+2 Engineering Majors in Penn State University.

Simulating Infectious Disease Spread with an SIR Model

We will make a simple Susceptible-Infected-Removed (SIR) disease model in Matlab and simulate how a disease spreads in society. We will then make changes in the model to understand how changes to hygiene and distancing impact the results.

This LionSide Chat will be presented by: Joe Mahoney, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Kinesiology