Volunteers Needed for a Research Study on Biomechanics of Walking

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

January 11, 2023 Community Well-Being, Education, News, Research

Babak Hejrati, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, is recruiting subjects for his NSF CAREER study, a research study on biomechanics of walking. The purpose of this study is to study the effects of vibration feedback on walking.
You may qualify if you:
● Are 65 years old or above
● Able to walk independently
Experiment details:
● Takes about an hour and half
● $50 compensation
● Involves walking for several brief periods Location: Memorial Gym, University of Maine Campus, Orono, ME (18 Gym Dr, Orono, ME 04473) See this above flier for more details and contact information.