‘Gresham Smith’

Abkowitz leads campus research project on pedestrian safety; volunteers with smart watches needed

Apr. 3, 2023—In partnership with design firm Gresham Smith, a team of Vanderbilt researchers from the university and medical center are deploying groundbreaking technology to increase pedestrian safety and comfort on campus. Mark Abkowitz, distinguished professor of civil and environmental engineering, is leading the project. This is being accomplished using smart watches that record an individual’s heart rate...