American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting

项目总结/摘要 美国生物力学学会（ASB）是生物力学研究的最重要的学会， 在美国的参与。该协会的年度会议汇集了一个跨学科的小组， 研究人员感兴趣的机械原理应用于生物问题，无论是基本的， 应用。ASB成员的研究组合是高度跨学科的，并补充了任务 国家儿童健康和人类发展研究所（NICHD）医疗康复中心 研究（NCMRR）和国家关节炎和肌肉骨骼和皮肤病研究所（NIAMS）， 通过基础、转化和临床研究促进科学知识的发现和传播 旨在提高健康，生产力，独立性，以及人们的生活质量， 残疾或肌肉骨骼疾病。 ASB的2023年年会将在田纳西州诺克斯维尔举行，由学院的教师主持。 田纳西大学，诺克斯维尔。会议将以各种活动为特色，旨在促进一个活跃的 交流思想，包括在讲台上发言、专题海报展示会、特邀专题讨论会、主旨发言 讲座、海报展示、专题辅导、实验室图尔斯参观以及各种指导和多样性活动。 学生的参与和指导是社会的优先事项。预计会议出席人数将超过 800名代表，其中近一半预计是学生。已建立机制， 特别鼓励和支持妇女、代表性不足的少数群体和有 残疾。 沿着这些路线，在现任多样性主席Ajit Chaudhari博士的指导下，该协会将 继续管理多样性旅游奖计划，并组织三个主要活动，旨在（i） 为学会中处于职业生涯中期的科学家提供专业发展战略方面的指导（指导 午餐）（二）召集社会中的妇女，并为所有职业阶段的谈判提供策略 （三）科学中的女性召集学会成员讨论学术界的系统性偏见 以性别和性别认同为重点（多样性和包容性午餐），以及（iv.）让教育工作者参与进来， 学生，包括来自不同背景的当前旅行获奖者，在会议期间和之后（STEM 教育计划）.. 这项拨款申请旨在继续为24名与会者提供支持多样性旅游奖的资金。 会议以及一个突出的主题演讲人为干教育计划。旅行奖励现已 在ASB最近五次面对面会议（2015-19）中，每次都向残疾人士提供， 来自代表性不足的背景事实证明，这些奖项在增加多样性方面是成功的。 在年轻的活跃成员谁随着时间的推移将成为社会和该领域的未来领导者。

PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT The American Society of Biomechanics (ASB) is the foremost society for biomechanics research and engagement in the United States. The Society’s annual meeting brings together an interdisciplinary group of researchers interested in the application of mechanical principles to biological problems, both basic and applied. The research portfolio of ASB’s membership is highly interdisciplinary and complements the missions of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research (NCMRR) and National Institute Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin diseases (NIAMS) by fostering discovery and dissemination of scientific knowledge through basic, translational, and clinical research that aims to enhance the health, productivity, independence, and quality of life of people with physical disabilities or musculoskeletal diseases. The 2023 annual meeting of the ASB, which will be held in Knoxville, TN, is being hosted by faculty at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The meeting will feature a variety of activities designed to foster a lively interchange of ideas, including podium presentations, thematic poster sessions, invited symposia, keynote lectures, poster presentations, topical tutorials, laboratory tours and a variety of mentoring and diversity events. Student participation and mentoring are priorities for the Society. Meeting attendance is anticipated to exceed 800 delegates, of which nearly half are expected to be students. Mechanisms have been established to specifically encourage and support the participation of women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities. Along these lines, under the direction of the current Diversity Chair, Ajit Chaudhari, PhD, the Society will continue to administer a Diversity Travel Award program, and organize three key events designed to (i.) provide mentorship on professional development strategies to mid-career scientists in the Society (Mentoring Lunch) (ii.) convene the women in the Society and offer strategies for negotiation across all career stages (Women in Science), (iii.) bring together members of the Society to discuss systematic bias in the academy with a focus on gender and gender identity (Diversity and Inclusion Lunch), and (iv.) engage educators and students, including current Travel Awardees from diverse backgrounds, during and after the meeting (STEM Education Program).. This grant application seeks funding to continue supporting Diversity Travel Awards for ~24 attendees of the meeting as well as a prominent keynote speaker for the STEM Educational Program. Travel awards have now been offered at each of the last five in-person meetings (2015-19) of the ASB to individuals with disabilities and from underrepresented backgrounds. These awards have proven to be successful in increasing diversity amongst young active members who over time will become the future leaders of the Society and the field.