First OpenSim Fellows Selected
We are pleased to announce the inaugural set of OpenSim Fellows. This honor from the National Center for Simulation in Rehabilitation Research (NCSRR) recognizes a strong commitment to the OpenSim community and a deep expertise in biomechanical modeling and simulation. This first group of OpenSim Fellows includes 20 distinguished researchers from around the world, with a broad range of expertise.

Fellows (listed alphabetically) include Ravi Balasubramanian, Friedl De Groote, Scott L. Delp, Matthew S. DeMers, Ayman Habib, Jennifer Hicks, Jill Startzell Higginson, Chand T. John, Ilse Jonkers, Glen A. Lichtwark, Luca Modenese, Jeffrey A. Reinbolt, Massimo Sartori, Ajay Seth, Michael A. Sherman, Ian Stavness, Kat M. Steele, Thomas K. Uchida, Brian R. Umberger, and Jack M. Wang.

Visit the OpenSim Fellows Directory to learn more about their background and expertise. If you are interested in applying to be a fellow or want to learn more about the program, visit http://opensim.stanford.edu/support/fellows.html.

Tune In to the Next OpenSim Webinar
An OpenSim Framework to Estimate Muscle Dynamics during Locomotion with Elastic Exoskeletons
Dominic Farris, The University of Queensland
Gregory Sawicki, North Carolina State University and UNC-Chapel Hill
Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time
Read more and register

Take the Dynamic Walker Challenge and Learn More about Model Building and Scripting
Our last OpenSim webinar, led by Daniel Jacobs, focused on using Matlab scripting to build models and run simulations. The webinar also includes a hands-on portion. Starting with the provided example files, you can build your own walker and submit a video for the chance to win an OpenSim shirt.
Read more, watch the webinar, and participate

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Jennifer Hicks, Ph.D.
Associate Director | NCSRR
R&D Manager | OpenSim 
Stanford University
650-498-4403 | jenhicks@stanford.edu