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NCSRR/OpenSim Visiting Scholars Program: Call for Applications
by opensim-announcement＠simtk.org 13 Dec '13

13 Dec '13

The National Center for Simulation in Rehabilitation Research (NCSRR) is now accepting applications for the 2014 Visiting Scholars Program. The program is a unique experience that fosters expertise and collaborations in biomechanical simulations for rehabilitation research. Professor Scott Delp is the Director of this Center. Up to four individuals will be chosen to visit the NCSRR at Stanford University for a 5-week period from July 14, 2014 to August 15, 2014. Each visiting scholar will receive an $8,000 stipend. During their visits, awardees will receive training and mentoring to help them reach their research goals. They will have the opportunity to participate in formal meetings, discussions with OpenSim experts, and brainstorming sessions with their fellow visiting scholars to advance their research and the OpenSim project. The Visiting Scholars Program is intended for faculty members and postdoctoral fellows with exceptional skills in biomechanics, simulation, and computer science, who will advance the field of movement science through the development of new software, biomechanical models, and outstanding research. Applications are due on January 31, 2014. You can find out more about the program and download the application materials on our website: Learn More and Apply <http://opensim.stanford.edu/support/scholars.html> Please also forward this announcement to any of your colleagues or students who may be interested. Best wishes, Jen Hicks -- *Jennifer Hicks, Ph.D.* Associate Director | NCSRR<http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/about/index.html> R&D Manager | OpenSim <http://opensim.stanford.edu/> Stanford University 650-498-4403 | jenhicks(a)stanford.edu

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NCSRR Pilot Project Award Winners and Upcoming OpenSim Events
by opensim-announcement＠simtk.org 11 Dec '13

11 Dec '13

We are pleased to announce our Pilot Project Program Awardees for 2014. We also have news on several upcoming events and programs. *Pilot Project Awards* We got an outstanding response to our call for proposals this year. Given the high caliber of the applicant pool, we carefully reviewed the applications with the NCSRR Scientific Advisory Board. We selected two projects for Pilot Awards: - Frank Sup, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. An improved musculoskeletal model of below-knee amputees to aid in prosthetic design - Katherine Steele, University of Washington. Evaluating the theoretical and functional impacts of a synergy-based control strategy using OpenSim We also granted a dozen Outstanding Researcher Awards and Travel Awards, which include funds to attend an OpenSim workshop. - Outstanding Researcher Award Winners: Dennis Anderson, Ray Browning, Dominic Farris, Bradley Davidson, Jill Higginson - Travel Award Winners: Ajit Chaudhari, Carrie Peterson, Stacie Ringleb, Ricardo Matias, Gina Bertocci, Nils Hakansson, Thomas Sugar See the full list of 2014 Pilot Project Program Awardees<http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/pilot.html#Awardees> on our website. Congratulations to all the winners! *Upcoming OpenSim 3.2 Software Release* We've started preparing for our next release of OpenSim, which includes more scripting capabilities and examples, GUI usability enhancements, and several performance and bug fixes. Sign up to become a beta tester and get early access <https://simtk.org/mailman/listinfo/opensim-testers>. *OpenSim Webinar Series* Our webinar series will resume in January. Until then, you can check out any of the recordings you missed on the OpenSim YouTube Channel<http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGBiefGDmSuR5NbZFuGOrjnTBx--H-H3C> . *Coming Soon: Visiting Scholars and March Workshop Applications* Within the next week or two, we will post application materials for the 2014 NCSRR Visiting Scholars Program<http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/scholars.html>and the March 2014 Advanced User Workshop. Keep an eye out for news in your inbox and on our website. -- *Jennifer Hicks, Ph.D.* Associate Director | NCSRR<http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/about/index.html> R&D Manager | OpenSim <http://opensim.stanford.edu/> Stanford University 650-498-4403 | jenhicks(a)stanford.edu

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