April 2026 - Bmegradstudents-list

FW: Wed 5/6: Robotics Seminar -Center for AI and Robotics in medicine (CARE)
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 30 Apr '26

30 Apr '26

Elliott J. Rouse, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor of Robotics, Mechanical Engineering University of Michigan Auctions, preferences, & wearable robots: the development of meaningful exoskeletons & robotic prostheses Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | 11:30 am WEST LAFAYETTE - GRIS 134 ABSTRACT Lower-limb wearable robots-such as exoskeletons and robotic prostheses-have struggled to have the societal impact expected from these exciting technologies. In part, these challenges stem from fundamental gaps in our understanding of how and why these systems should assist their wearer during use. Wearable robots are typically designed to meet a single, specific objective (e.g. reduction of metabolic rate), however, in reality, assistive technologies impact many aspects of gait and user experience. In this talk, I will discuss our recent work leveraging user preference as a 'meta-criterion' in design and control, through which the wearer is able to internally balance the quantitative and qualitative tradeoffs that accompany wearing these technologies, including stability, comfort, exertion, or speed. I will highlight our work understanding user-preferred assistance settings in a variable-stiffness prosthesis / orthosis, as well as bilateral ankle exoskeletons. These studies will highlight that user-preferred assistance settings are reliable yet diverse. In addition, I will discuss the Open-Source Leg ecosystem, an open-access hardware and software platform for studying the control of robotic leg prostheses. Finally, I will introduce a new approach for understanding the success of assistive technologies using tools from behavioral economics. I will describe and quantify the economic value provided by ankle exoskeletons, including the cost incurred from wearing the added mass, as well as the value added by the assistance alone. Together, this talk will underscore the role of the user in the development of wearable robots, and advocate for a shift away from the conventional, single-objective assessment of these technologies. BIOGRAPHY Elliott J Rouse is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Robotics and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan. He directs the Neurobionics Lab<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fneurobion…>, who studies the dynamics of how and why people use wearable robotic systems. His group uses this understanding to develop novel hardware designs, including the Open-Source Leg<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopensourc…>. In addition, Dr. Rouse is a Senior Research Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC). He is a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award and the Henry Russel Award at UM. He is on the Editorial Board of Wearable Technologies and is the Co-Chair of the IEEE RAS Technical Committee on Biorobotics. He received the BS degree in mechanical engineering from the Ohio State University and the PhD degree in biomedical engineering from Northwestern University. Subsequently, he joined MIT as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the MIT Media Lab. Prior to joining U-M, Dr. Rouse was a principal investigator at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab / Northwestern University, and worked as a mechanic in professional Le Mans autoracing. In 2019 - 2020, he was visiting faculty at (Google) X where he co-founded their exoskeleton development team. In 2024-2025, he was on sabbatical at the Robotics and AI (RAI) Institute, where he worked on advanced machine design workflows.

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FW: 2026 AI Summer Bootcamp for Undergrad / Grad / Postdocs
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 29 Apr '26

29 Apr '26

As some of you may have heard, we are rolling out the 2026 AI summer bootcamp for undergraduate and graduate students. We created this bootcamp with the goal to provide (limited but genuine) support to our students as they go out and find jobs. We understand that not everyone is looking for a programming-related job. But we think that some universal interview experiences and strategies could be applicable to different disciplines. We also fully understand that a two-week bootcamp is too short to teach anything substantial, but we hope that at least we can raise some awareness as the students prepare for jobs. The bootcamp website is here; I am also attaching our flyer in this email. https://purdue-ai-bootcamp.github.io/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ai…> Registration Link: bit.ly/AIJobInterview Free for all Purdue students. They can contact the lead instructor for the discount code. Date: May 18 - May 29, 2026 Format: In-Person and Online Thanks, Stanley Chan Elmore Professor of ECE and Statistics Director of Engineering AI Curriculum

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Graduation Information
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 29 Apr '26

29 Apr '26

The finish line is almost here! If you are walking across that stage for the first time, the second or third time, we celebrate you! 1. Weldon is hosting a Graduation Celebration on Thursday, May 14, from noon to 2 pm for you and your family. Come grab a light lunch, take pictures and celebrate with your BME family. 2. We have gifts for our graduates, which will be available that day. If you cannot make it on the 14th, stop by the academic office next week and pick up your gift. 3. The Weldon logoed backdrop will be up and available for picture taking next week. 4. If you have not found a Weldon yet, you better get searching! 5. Get ready to take your next giant leap! [cid:image001.jpg@01DCD7C2.622436C0] Boiler Up! Rhonda Jones (she/her/hers) Program Administration & Events Specialist Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering O 765.494.3940 | C 765.427.2065 rwjones(a)purdue.edu [cid:image002.png@01DCD7C2.622436C0]

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Purdue Engineering FREE AI Bootcamp - May 18-29
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 27 Apr '26

27 Apr '26

For even more information: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECE/News/2026/purdue-engineering-launches-fr… [Purdue University College of Engineering] Two-Week Bootcamp [Job Interview in the AI-Era: Coding, Systems, and Agents] Summer 2026 This two-week program targets individuals preparing for coding interviews by studying the structure and questions of a typical coding interview process. Topics Include: * Python and Object-Oriented Programming * Data Structure and Scalability * Memory and Complexity * AI Agents: From Design to Usage * Machine Learning System Design * Job Interview Skills * Breaking Problems Down * Talking to Your Interviewers * Timed Programming Exercises Supported by the Think AI Purdue Engineering Initiative Register now Website: purdue-ai-bootcamp.github.io/<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/49399315/1612864651/109120819/0/120588/?x=7a…> Lead Instructor: Wei Chen (chen2732(a)purdue.edu<mailto:chen2732@purdue.edu?subject=&body=>) Faculty advisor: Stanley Chan (stanchan(a)purdue.edu<mailto:stanchan@purdue.edu?subject=&body=>) Prerequisites: Basic programming skills in Python; ECE 20875 or equivalent (Python for Data Science) Eligibility to enroll: Purdue students with a valid @purdue.edu email address are eligible to take the course (in-person or online) at no charge with use of a valid discount code. General Public: The online course is open to individuals 18 years of age or older, assuming pre-requisite basic programming skills in Python. Date: May 18 - May 29, 2026 Time: MWF 10am-12pm Eastern Time In-Person: Available to Purdue students only Online: Anyone Course Price: $99.00* *contact lead instructor (chen2732(a)purdue.edu<mailto:chen2732@purdue.edu?subject=&body=>) for discount details.

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[Bmeroundtable-list] FW: MJIS 3052C Cold Room – Usage Policy Notification
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 27 Apr '26

27 Apr '26

Good morning, We are implementing a standardized Cold Room Usage Policy for the MJIS 3052C cold room to support safe, organized, and well-managed operation of this shared research space. At present, access to the MJIS 3052C cold room is limited to a small number of faculty research groups who have been directly involved in policy development and implementation. These groups have received detailed guidance and are currently transitioning to operating in accordance with the policy. This message is intended to provide general awareness to our broader Weldon School Community to: • Clarify that the MJIS 3052C cold room is transitioning to a controlled-access shared resource, with a target effective date of May 11, 2026 • Avoid confusion regarding access and use of the space • Provide a pathway for onboarding as additional users or needs arise over time Relevant documentation includes the following: • MJIS 3052C Cold Room Use Policy document (attached) • Cold Room Access Request Form (attached) • Cold Room Training and Policy Acknowledgement Form (attached) If your research program anticipates a need for cold room access, please reach out to Susan Hardy or me to further discuss expectations and onboarding. Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a safe and well-managed shared environment. Best regards, Sherry <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2F…> -- Bmeroundtable-list mailing list Bmeroundtable-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/bmeroundtable-list

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FW: IE Distinguished Seminar Speaker - Dr. Joshua J. Jacobs
by Crystal D O'Neal 27 Apr '26

27 Apr '26

From: Leza R Dellinger <lrdellin(a)purdue.edu> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 9:44 AM To: Lisa A Stacey <staceyl(a)purdue.edu>; Crystal D O'Neal <cdoneal(a)purdue.edu> Subject: IE Distinguished Seminar Speaker - Dr. Joshua J. Jacobs Good Morning - Can you please send to your faculty / graduate students? [cid:image001.jpg@01DCD62A.0E115660] Thank you! Leza Dellinger Sr. Director of Operations Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering Purdue University Grissom Hall - Office 168 765-494-5444

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[Bmeroundtable-list] Meet with Leif Havton
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 26 Apr '26

26 Apr '26

Leif Havton is our distinguished seminar speaker on Wednesday, April 29. I am still in need of people to meet with him on Wednesday and Thursday. His schedule can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1do2cv2UM2tczgGhhaIygOmyYGRe_urwJ/edit?u…<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…>. Boiler Up! Rhonda Jones (she/her/hers) Program Administration & Events Specialist Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering O 765.494.3940 | C 765.427.2065 rwjones(a)purdue.edu [cid:image001.png@01DCD5B3.1057BD00] -- Bmeroundtable-list mailing list Bmeroundtable-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/bmeroundtable-list

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Lunch/Meeting with Purdue Center for Musculoskeletal Engineering Finalist - Dr. Yu Seon Kim
by Crystal D O'Neal 24 Apr '26

24 Apr '26

Good evening all, I hope you are doing well and are looking forward to an enjoyable weekend! Next week, we are bringing in Dr. Yu Seon Kim, who is our faculty finalist for a position within the Purdue Center for Musculoskeletal Engineering and we are hoping to get some student engagement while he's here! On Monday, we will be hosting Dr. Yu Seon Kim in Indianapolis and are looking for students to have lunch in SL220A from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. On Tuesday, we will be hosting him in West Lafayette, and are looking for students to meet with him in 3041 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. (snacks will be provided). I've attached his CV for your reference. Please let me know if you are interested in meeting with Dr. Kim, and I will add you to the calendar invites. Thank you all very much for your consideration! Sincerely, Crystal O'Neal Administrative Manager Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering 206 South Martin Jischke Drive, Room 3003C| West Lafayette, Indiana 47907 cdoneal(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cdoneal@purdue.edu> [cid:image001.jpg@01DCD411.AA97CD40] [https://res.public.onecdn.static.microsoft/assets/bookwithme/misc/CalendarP…] <https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/1b43da6f85ea41e584c7489a6a7f9898…> Book time to meet with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/1b43da6f85ea41e584c7489a6a7f9898…>

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FW: Please share: CARE Seminar: May 6: Elliott J Rouse (WL)
by Crystal D O'Neal 24 Apr '26

24 Apr '26

Good morning! On behalf of Juan Wachs, Director of the Center for AI and Robotics in Medicine, would you kindly share this seminar announcement with your faculty, resident, and graduate student lists? Interested faculty and partners can also schedule an appointment to meet with Prof. Rouse at Purdue West Lafayette. Please email jmsibley(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jmsibley@purdue.edu> with your availability. [cid:image002.png@01DCD3DB.54D6E3E0] PURDUE WEST LAFAYETTE - GRIS 134 - 11:30am Thank you in advance for your assistance. As always; -Julia. Julia M. Sibley Research and Strategic Initiatives Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering Pronouns: She | Her | Hers (Why Pronouns Matter<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehr…>) Grissom Hall 315 N. Grant Street #184 West Lafayette, IN 47907 o: 765-496-4921<tel:7654964921> jmsibley(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jmsibley@purdue.edu> [signature_807885084]

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TOMORROW: Lunch with Faculty Candidate - Scott Verbridge
by Crystal D O'Neal 23 Apr '26

23 Apr '26

Good morning! I'm looking for 7-10 students to have lunch in MJIS 2001 with Scott Verbridge tomorrow! We will be having Chipotle catered. Attached is his CV for your reference. If you are interested - shoot me an email or Teams message, and I will add you to the invite! Sincerely, Crystal O'Neal Administrative Manager Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering 206 South Martin Jischke Drive, Room 3003C| West Lafayette, Indiana 47907 cdoneal(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cdoneal@purdue.edu> [cid:image001.jpg@01DCD313.98583830] [https://res.public.onecdn.static.microsoft/assets/bookwithme/misc/CalendarP…] <https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/1b43da6f85ea41e584c7489a6a7f9898…> Book time to meet with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/1b43da6f85ea41e584c7489a6a7f9898…>

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