Prosthetics

  • Vanderbilt University

    Mechanical engineering graduate student designs prosthetic for Army veteran athlete

    Paul Slaughter knew early on he wanted an engineering degree that would help amputees, even writing in a high school career essay about designing prosthetics to assist athletes. The Vanderbilt Mechanical Engineering graduate student recently got that opportunity when he designed a prosthetic leg for Army veteran Kelly Elmlinger… Read More

    Oct. 28, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    Vanderbilt engineers tripped people 190 times, but it was for a good cause

    Paul Slaughter knew early on he wanted an engineering degree that would help amputees, even writing in a high school career essay about designing prosthetics to assist athletes. The Vanderbilt Mechanical Engineering graduate student recently got that opportunity when he designed a prosthetic leg for Army veteran Kelly Elmlinger… Read More

    Jun. 19, 2019

  • Vanderbilt University

    Design Day showcases Mars habitat, interstate cap, dozens of innovations

    Paul Slaughter knew early on he wanted an engineering degree that would help amputees, even writing in a high school career essay about designing prosthetics to assist athletes. The Vanderbilt Mechanical Engineering graduate student recently got that opportunity when he designed a prosthetic leg for Army veteran Kelly Elmlinger… Read More

    Apr. 25, 2019

  • Vanderbilt University

    ME senior and x-country Commodore takes on track, lab work and rocket design

    Paul Slaughter knew early on he wanted an engineering degree that would help amputees, even writing in a high school career essay about designing prosthetics to assist athletes. The Vanderbilt Mechanical Engineering graduate student recently got that opportunity when he designed a prosthetic leg for Army veteran Kelly Elmlinger… Read More

    Oct. 26, 2018

  • Vanderbilt University

    CREATE labs recognized for impact of National Biomechanics Day event

    Paul Slaughter knew early on he wanted an engineering degree that would help amputees, even writing in a high school career essay about designing prosthetics to assist athletes. The Vanderbilt Mechanical Engineering graduate student recently got that opportunity when he designed a prosthetic leg for Army veteran Kelly Elmlinger… Read More

    Jun. 28, 2018

  • Vanderbilt University

    Smart prosthetic ankle moves with user over rough terrain

    Paul Slaughter knew early on he wanted an engineering degree that would help amputees, even writing in a high school career essay about designing prosthetics to assist athletes. The Vanderbilt Mechanical Engineering graduate student recently got that opportunity when he designed a prosthetic leg for Army veteran Kelly Elmlinger… Read More

    Jun. 26, 2018

  • Vanderbilt University

    Company co-founded by BME alumnus launches design platform for custom fit products

    Paul Slaughter knew early on he wanted an engineering degree that would help amputees, even writing in a high school career essay about designing prosthetics to assist athletes. The Vanderbilt Mechanical Engineering graduate student recently got that opportunity when he designed a prosthetic leg for Army veteran Kelly Elmlinger… Read More

    Jun. 11, 2018

  • Vanderbilt University

    Zelik receives two major young investigator awards for biomechanics work

    Paul Slaughter knew early on he wanted an engineering degree that would help amputees, even writing in a high school career essay about designing prosthetics to assist athletes. The Vanderbilt Mechanical Engineering graduate student recently got that opportunity when he designed a prosthetic leg for Army veteran Kelly Elmlinger… Read More

    Jun. 15, 2017

  • Vanderbilt University

    Zelik named NIH Career Development Award Winner; earns grant, mentorship

    Paul Slaughter knew early on he wanted an engineering degree that would help amputees, even writing in a high school career essay about designing prosthetics to assist athletes. The Vanderbilt Mechanical Engineering graduate student recently got that opportunity when he designed a prosthetic leg for Army veteran Kelly Elmlinger… Read More

    Feb. 23, 2016

  • Vanderbilt University

    Zelik, team discover hip, foot muscles more important to walking than previously thought

    Paul Slaughter knew early on he wanted an engineering degree that would help amputees, even writing in a high school career essay about designing prosthetics to assist athletes. The Vanderbilt Mechanical Engineering graduate student recently got that opportunity when he designed a prosthetic leg for Army veteran Kelly Elmlinger… Read More

    Jul. 9, 2015