Three ABC Student Poster Prizes<\/strong> were awarded to student-created posters accepted for presentation at the\u00a02024 American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists\u00a0(AAOP)\u00a0Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#0085BD” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ml7os1k8pdoh.i.optimole.com\/cb:FMBB.50741\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/dev.ncope.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/megan-grunst.jpg” title_text=”megan grunst” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”65%” module_alignment=”right” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”50px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Megan Grunst<\/strong><\/p>\n Effects of Prosthetic Design Features on Osteoarthritis Risk in the Sound Limb: A Scoping Review<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Megan Grunst, MPO<\/strong> is a recent graduate of theNorthwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center and an incoming ProstheticResident at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering from theUniversity of Iowa, where she worked as a research assistant in the Human Performance and Clinical Outcomes lab studying carbon fiber custom dynamic orthoses.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ml7os1k8pdoh.i.optimole.com\/cb:FMBB.50741\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/dev.ncope.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2566344e-760b-b451-a98e-c5bc5d7e7871.jpeg” title_text=”2566344e-760b-b451-a98e-c5bc5d7e7871″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”65%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ml7os1k8pdoh.i.optimole.com\/cb:FMBB.50741\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/dev.ncope.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/85d3ad48-7d88-f9f5-2606-c111150e4888.jpg” title_text=”85d3ad48-7d88-f9f5-2606-c111150e4888″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”65%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Pauline M. Porucznik, MPO,<\/strong> is a recent graduate from the NUPOC and a P&O Resident at Ability Ottobock.care in Mechanicsburg\/Harrisburg, PA. She earned her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from the University of Scranton.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Kate M. Grylicki, MPO,<\/strong> is a graduate of NUPOC and is a current P&O resident at Evergreen P&O in New Bern, NC. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science and Gerontology from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#0085BD” admin_label=”Divider” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ml7os1k8pdoh.i.optimole.com\/cb:FMBB.50741\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/dev.ncope.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/0b1486a1-3f86-0ec1-9657-52f8d02cd13a.jpg” title_text=”0b1486a1-3f86-0ec1-9657-52f8d02cd13a” align=”right” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”45%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”50px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Jacob Wilbert <\/strong><\/p>\n Exposure to Orthotics and Prosthetics in Undergraduate Kinesiology Students in the Southern Unites States. <\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Jacob Wilbert<\/strong> is graduating from the Alabama State University’s P&O program in May 2024. He will continue on to a combined O&P residency with Hanger Clinic in Knoxville, TN. Jacob developed a passion to promote the awareness of O&P because he wishes that someone would have introduced him to the field much earlier in his education. He hopes to be the one to provide prospective students with this formal introduction so they too may come to know the value of careers in O&P.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#0085BD” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ml7os1k8pdoh.i.optimole.com\/cb:FMBB.50741\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/dev.ncope.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/d9827fbc-e4a4-02e8-f5df-167dbe41c73f.jpeg” title_text=”d9827fbc-e4a4-02e8-f5df-167dbe41c73f” align=”right” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”45%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”50px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Brogan Comstock <\/strong><\/p>\n Tensile Strength of Bio-propylene and Recycled Polyethylene as Alternative Materials for Ankle Foot Orthoses. <\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Brogan Comstock<\/strong> is a second-year master’s student in O&P from California State University – Dominguez Hills. She completed her undergraduate degree in psychology and kinesiology from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. Her education and experiences are influenced by learning how to better the physical and psychological well-being of others. 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Three ABC Student Poster Prizes were […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1401,"featured_media":41883,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" In proud partnership with the Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research (The Foundation<\/a>), we are pleased to recognize and congratulate the recipients of the 2024 ABC Orthotist & Prosthetist Scholarship and Scholarship for O&P Diversity.<\/p> The\u00a0ABC Orthotist & Prosthetist Scholarship<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0supports the continued academic success of 10 qualified O&P students, and the\u00a0ABC Scholarship for O&P Diversity<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0supports the academic success of four racially or ethnically underrepresented students in the O&P profession each year. Each recipient receives a $10,000 scholarship.<\/p><\/div> \u201cWe are excited to mark our third year of providing $10,000 scholarships to O&P students,\u201d remarked Billy Lester, CPO, ABC President. \u201cAs our profession continues to grow, so too does the need to grow and support the pipeline of diverse and talented individuals. Special thanks to staff and the volunteer reviewers that worked to make another year of scholarship selections possible.\"<\/em><\/p> Eighty-one students applied for the ABC Orthotist & Prosthetist Scholarship, and nineteen applied for the Scholarship for O&P Diversity.\u00a0<\/p><\/div> Congratulations to this year's recipients!<\/p><\/div>","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[106,365,151],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nFirst Prize<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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