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OpenSim News and Upcoming Events
by opensim-announcement＠simtk.org 22 Apr '13

22 Apr '13

*2013 Visiting Scholars Awarded* The NCSRR will host its third Visiting Scholars Program this summer. We selected three exceptional candidates from a large and highly competitive pool of applicants based on their outstanding scientific potential, strong computational skills, and past contributions in modeling and simulation.* *The 2013 Scholars include Ananth Gopalakrishnan, Luca Modenese, and Massimo Sartori. Read more about the scholars and their projects here<http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/scholars.html#2013Scholars> . *Participate in Upcoming Events* There are many OpenSim related events are coming up, including several workshops and seminars organized by researchers outside of Stanford: *OpenSim Webinar: Unraveling the biomechanics of hemiparetic gait through mechanical and neuromechanical simulations* Ilse Jonkers and Friedl De Groote, KU Leuven May 2, 2013 at 9:30am PDT Read more <http://opensim.stanford.edu/support/event_details.html?id=63> *NMSBuilder Seminar* Giordano Valente from the NMS Physiome Team May 10, 2013 in Sheffield, UK Read more<https://www.biomedtown.org/biomed_town/nmsphysiome/reception/news/seminar> *OpenSim Tutorial at the Dynamic Walking Conference * Ajay Seth and Dan Jacobs, Stanford University June 10, 2013 in Pittsburgh, PA Read more <http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/event_details.html?id=61&titl…> *OpenSim Workshop at the International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotic* s Kat Steele, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, and Jeff Reinbolt, University of Tennessee June 26, 2013 in Seattle, WA Read more<http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/event_details.html?id=65&titl…> *Workshop on Neuromusculoskeletal Modeling for Neurorehabilitation Technologies* Massimo Sartori, University Medical Center Goettingen, Monica Reggiani, University of Padova, and Juan Moreno, CSIC September 15-20 at the Summer School on Neurorehabilitation in Elche (Alicante), Spain Read more <http://www.car.upm-csic.es/bioingenieria/SSNR2013/workshop_neuromusculoskel…> *Interested in running your own OpenSim workshop or giving a webinar?* Let us know! Send a brief proposal including topic, location, dates to jenhicks(a)stanford.edu. *Sign up to be a Beta Tester* We are ramping up for the release of OpenSim 3.1, which will include scripting enhancements, new plotting functionality, muscle model refinements, and more. Sign up to be a beta tester<https://simtk.org/mailman/listinfo/opensim-testers>and get early access to these new features. -- *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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OpenSim 3.0.1 Release and OpenSim Events
by opensim-announcement＠simtk.org 09 Apr '13

09 Apr '13

*Download the OpenSim 3.0.1 Release* The OpenSim team is pleased to announce the release of OpenSim 3.0.1. This latest software release includes improved scripting functionality, new examples, and several bug fixes, in addition to all of the new features of OpenSim 3.0. - Download the software<https://simtk.org/project/xml/downloads.xml?group_id=91> - Read the full list of new features, examples and fixes<http://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu:8080/display/OpenSim/OpenSim+3.0.1+Rel…> *Participate in Upcoming Events* * * *Webinar: Unraveling the biomechanics of hemiparetic gait through mechanical and neuromechanical simulations* Ilse Jonkers and Friedl De Groote, KU Leuven May 2, 2013 at 9:30am PDT Read more and register<http://opensim.stanford.edu/support/event_details.html?id=63> *OpenSim Tutorial at the Dynamic Walking Conference* June 10, 2013 in Pittsburgh, PA Read more<http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/event_details.html?id=61&titl…> *Interested in running your own OpenSim workshop or giving a webinar?* Let us know! Send a brief proposal including topic, location, dates to jenhicks(a)stanford.edu. *Check out Examples and Projects from Past Events* *OpenSim Workshop for Pilot Project Awardees* The Stanford OpenSim team held an OpenSim Workshop from March 25-27 on the Stanford University campus for winners of Outstanding Researcher awards from the NCSRR Pilot Project Program. Participants worked in small breakout groups with OpenSim experts on their research projects. All the teams made excellent progress toward their research goals. Read more on the Workshop Webpage<http://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu:8080/display/OpenSim/Advanced+User+Wor…> . *OpenSim Workshop at CMBBE* We also ran a workshop at the International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering in Salt Lake City on April 3. Over 60 participants completed a hands-on exercise, simulating a drop landing and exploring ways to prevent ankle injury. You'll find the workshop slides and exercise handout on the CMBBE Workshop Page<http://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu:8080/display/OpenSim/CMBBE+Workshop+Ap…> . Best wishes, Jen -- *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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OpenSim Project News, Events, and Ways to Get Involved
by opensim-announcement＠simtk.org 21 Mar '13

21 Mar '13

OpenSim Community - We have lots of news and upcoming events to share, as well as ways for you to get involved with the OpenSim project: *Join the OpenSim Team at Stanford as a Biomechanics Research Assistant* We are looking for a research assistant with a BS or MS and OpenSim experience to: - Help create educational materials, including videos, software examples, and online training manuals - Conduct software testing and usability assessment - Assist with OpenSim outreach and community building activities Read the full job listing and apply here <http://stanford.io/1480QhG>. *OpenSim Project Charts a Software and Community Roadmap* The reception to OpenSim 3.0 has been great, with nearly 2000 downloads so far. Our team just held an extensive round of planning to shape the next release, incorporating all the feedback we've gotten from the OpenSim community. Check out the OpenSim Project Roadmap<http://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu:8080/display/OpenSim/OpenSim+Project+R…> which summarizes our plans. We encourage you to send us feedback on the roadmap! Are we hitting key user needs? Are we missing any big opportunities? How else can we encourage community engagement? *2012 Visting Scholar Andrew Anderson Awarded NIH R21* We are pleased to announce that past NCSRR Visiting Scholar<http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/scholars.html> , Andrew Anderson<http://medicine.utah.edu/orthopaedics/physicians/faculty/anderson.htm>, has recently been awarded an R21 grant from the National Institutes of Health for his project, "Musculoskeletal and Finite Element Modeling of Femoroacetabular Impingement." The project builds on his work with OpenSim as a scholar. *Download Our Muscle Model Review Paper and Benchmark Simulations* Matthew Millard and colleagues have published a paper reviewing the new muscle models in OpenSim. You can download their paper and the benchmark simulations from their Simtk Project Page<https://simtk.org/home/opensim_muscle> . *Participate in Upcoming Events* We have several events coming up in the next few months: - April 3 - OpenSim Workshop at CMBBE<http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/event_details.html?id=59&titl…> - June 10 - OpenSim Tutorial at the Dynamic Walking Conference<http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/event_details.html?id=61&titl…> *Webinar Series to Start Again Soon* Stay tuned for the return of the webinar series this spring. Email me if you're interested in giving a webinar. It's a great opportunity to get exposure for your research. Please include a potential topic. Best wishes, Jen -- *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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OpenSim Visiting Scholars and Pilot Project Programs
by opensim-announcement＠simtk.org 10 Jan '13

10 Jan '13

We are pleased to announce our Pilot Project Program Awardees for 2013. We'd also like to remind and encourage researchers to apply for the 2013 Visiting Scholars Program. Read more about each program below. *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 among our internal team and with the NCSRR Scientific Advisory Board. We selected two projects for Pilot Awards: - Sensory Components for Simulating Postural Feedback Control in OpenSim, submitted by Ian Stavness - A model for spasticity and contracture in OpenSim: refinement, validation, and dissemination, submitted by Marjolein van der Krogt We also granted a dozen Outstanding Researcher Awards, which includes travel funds to attend an OpenSim workshop. See the full list of 2013 Pilot Project Program Awardees<http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/pilot.html#Awardees> on our website. *Apply for the 2013 Visiting Scholars Program* We are now accepting applications for the 2013 Visiting Scholars Program. The program is a unique 10-week experience on the Stanford campus that fosters expertise and collaborations in biomechanical simulations for rehabilitation research. Applications are due on January 25, 2013. 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> 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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OpenSim and NCSRR Visiting Scholars Program 2013
by opensim-announcement＠simtk.org 20 Dec '12

20 Dec '12

*Apply for the 2013 Visiting Scholars Program* * * We are now accepting applications for the 2013 Visiting Scholars Program. The program is a unique experience that fosters expertise and collaborations in biomechanical simulations for rehabilitation research. Up to four individuals will be chosen to visit the NCSRR at Stanford University for a 10-week period from mid-June to late-August. Each visiting scholar will receive a $15,000 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 25, 2013. 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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Old messages from OpenSim Mailing List
by opensim-announcement＠simtk.org 19 Nov '12

19 Nov '12

OpenSim Users - The Simtk IT team restarted their mail server on the back-up server for Simtk.org and a few old messages were sent out as a result. I apologize for any confusion. Specifically, please disregard these two messages: "New version of OpenSim now available" (OpenSim 3.0 is still the latest version.) "OpenSim Project, how to contribute" (Though, as always, we encourage your contributions<http://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu:8080/display/OpenSim/How+to+Contribute> .) The message I sent earlier this morning: "OpenSim News and Upcoming Events" contains timely, relevant news about upcoming events, so please take a moment to read through it. Note that if you receive messages in digest form, these may all appear in the same digest. Again, apologies for the confusion! Best wishes, Jen *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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OpenSim News and Upcoming Events
by opensim-announcement＠simtk.org 19 Nov '12

19 Nov '12

*OpenSim Software to Help Design Smart Suits for Soldiers* The OpenSim project has a new contract with DARPA, through their Warrior Web Program <http://www.darpa.mil/Our_Work/DSO/Programs/Warrior_Web.aspx>. The funds will enable us to add injury risk meters, metabolic predictions, and other tools for performing simulation-based design with OpenSim, all of which will be made available to the biomechanics community. Read more about the project here<http://opensim.stanford.edu/support/darpa_warrior_web.html> . *Postdoctoral Fellowship in the NMBL Lab at Stanford* The OpenSim project at Stanford University, led by Scott Delp and the Neuromuscular Biomechanics Lab, is now accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow. Please see the full posting<http://biomch-l.isbweb.org/threads/24173-Postdoctoral-Fellowship-Neuromuscu…> for more information and forward to anyone who may be interested and qualified. *OpenSim Webinar Series* We've had several webinars this summer and fall on topics ranging from stroke-rehabilitation to muscle models. You can learn more and watch recordings at the OpenSim webinar page<http://opensim.stanford.edu/support/webinars.html>. Our next webinar will feature the NMS Builder software for creating OpenSim models from imaging data. *Title*: NMSBuilder Software for Creating Patient-Specific OpenSim Models *Speaker*: Giordano Valente, Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli *Time*: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. Pacific Time Read more and register here<http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/event_details.html?id=55> *Second Call for Abstracts for CMBBE Symposium* We encourage you to participate in the International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering (CMBBE) in Salt Lake City, Utah from April 3-6, 2013. The abstract deadline is December 14. The CMBBE Symposium will feature an OpenSim workshop, a special session on Dynamic Musculoskeletal Simulations, and a plenary talk by Scott Delp, director of the OpenSim project. Read more and submit abstracts here <http://cmbbe13.sci.utah.edu/> *Website Maintenance on November 21st* Our wiki-based documentation<http://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu:8080/display/OpenSim/OpenSim+Support> will be undergoing server maintenance on the evening of Wednesday, November 21st. Please be advised that the site will be down from approximately 5 to 9 pm Pacific Time on November 21. -- *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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Postdoctoral Fellowship - Neuromuscular Biomechanics Lab at Stanford
by opensim-announcement＠simtk.org 08 Nov '12

08 Nov '12

Colleagues - The OpenSim project at Stanford University, led by Scott Delp and the Neuromuscular Biomechanics Lab, is now accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow. Please see the posting information below and forward to anyone else who may be interested. Best wishes, Jen ------------- OpenSim <http://opensim.stanford.edu/> is a freely available, user extensible software system that is used by researchers around the world to develop models of musculoskeletal structures and create dynamic simulations of movement. OpenSim is supported by the National Center for Simulation in Rehabilitation Research <http://opensim.stanford.edu/about/index.html>, the DARPA Warrior Web Program<http://www.darpa.mil/Our_Work/DSO/Programs/Warrior_Web.aspx> and Simbios <http://simbios.stanford.edu/>, the NIH National Center for Simulation of Biological Structures. We are searching for an outstanding individual to study musculoskeletal dynamics and develop new methods to simulate and analyze human movement. The ideal candidate will have strong biomechanics research skills, experience in development of computational methods, and excellent computer programming ability. Prior experience with OpenSim and a background in experimental biomechanics, software engineering, controls, metabolics, and/or design of prosthetics is also desirable. Interested applicants should: (1) Send a letter indicating their interest and experience, a CV, and copies of two representative publications via e-mail to opensim(a)stanford.edu. (2) Complete the short online form<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFdwOWUyd3BMMklaN3AtOG…> . (3) Arrange for two letters of reference to be sent to opensim(a)stanford.eduwithin two weeks of submitting (1) and (2). We encourage applicants to also send links to software or simulations that they have developed. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. -- *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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Upcoming Webinar on Model-Based Stroke Rehab
by opensim-announcement＠simtk.org 02 Nov '12

02 Nov '12

*Watch Upcoming and Past Webinars* Our next webinar will feature B.J. Fregly and Carolynn Patten from the University of Florida. *Title*: Model-Based Stroke Rehabilitation *Speakers*: B.J. Fregly, Ph.D. and Carolynn Patten, Ph.D., P.T., University of Florida *Time*: Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. Pacific Time Register Here<http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/event_details.html?id=53> We've also posted recordings of past webinars on the OpenSim webinar page.<http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/webinars.html> These past webinars include an introduction to OpenSim 3.0, an overview of new muscles models in 3.0, and a session on applying OpenSim to study the biomechanics of obese locomotion. * Download Our Latest Software Release - OpenSim 3.0 *If you haven't already, we encourage you to download and start using OpenSim 3.0, our biggest upgrade to-date. OpenSim 3.0 includes: - Live model editing - Scripting in Matlab and the OpenSim application - New and improved muscle models - Expanded tools for visualizing forces and other motion data - Usability improvements for beginning users to advanced developers Download OpenSim 3.0<https://simtk.org/project/xml/downloads.xml?group_id=91> from our website. You can learn more about the release by reading the full feature list<http://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu:8080/display/OpenSim/New+Features+in+O…> and upgrade notes<http://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu:8080/display/OpenSim/Upgrade+Notes+for…> You can also watch a webinar recording<http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/event_details.html?id=49&titl…> from the release launch. We've updated our User's Guide<http://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu:8080/display/OpenSim/User%27s+Guide> , Developer's Guide<http://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu:8080/display/OpenSim/Developer%27s+Gui…>, and Tutorials<http://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu:8080/display/OpenSim/Examples+and+Tuto…> for the 3.0 release. Best wishes, Jen -- *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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Download OpenSim 3.0 and Watch Upcoming Webinars
by opensim-announcement＠simtk.org 26 Oct '12

26 Oct '12

*Download Our Latest Software Release - OpenSim 3.0 *Whether you are a new user or a long-time member of the OpenSim community, we encourage you to download and start using OpenSim 3.0, our biggest upgrade to-date. OpenSim 3.0 includes: - Live model editing - Scripting in Matlab and the OpenSim application - New and improved muscle models - Expanded tools for visualizing forces and other motion data - Usability improvements for beginning users to advanced developers Download OpenSim 3.0<https://simtk.org/project/xml/downloads.xml?group_id=91> from our website. You can learn more about the release by reading the full feature list<http://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu:8080/display/OpenSim/New+Features+in+O…> and upgrade notes<http://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu:8080/display/OpenSim/Upgrade+Notes+for…> You can also watch a webinar recording<http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/event_details.html?id=49&titl…> from the release launch. We've updated our User's Guide<http://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu:8080/display/OpenSim/User%27s+Guide> , Developer's Guide<http://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu:8080/display/OpenSim/Developer%27s+Gui…>, and Tutorials<http://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu:8080/display/OpenSim/Examples+and+Tuto…> for the 3.0 release. *Tune In for Upcoming Webinars* Our next webinar will feature Zach Lerner from Colorado State University as our first external speaker. Later in November, we'll have B.J. Fregly and Carolyn Patten from the University of Florida. *Title*: Creating Simulations with Real World Data - A Case Study of Obese Locomotion Biomechanics *Speaker*: Zachery Lerner, Colorado State University *Time*: Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time Register Here<http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/event_details.html?id=51&titl…> You can find more information and recordings of past webinars on the OpenSim webinar page.<http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/webinars.html> Best wishes, Jen -- *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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