Black Biomechanists Association

Together we're moving Black science forward! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!👏🏾❤️

Though February is over, Black history is a living legacy and you can still support us here: bit.ly/bhm100-bba

The #biomechanics community is amazing!!🤩 This Black History Month we raised funds that will support the programming, mentorship, and community-building that strengthen the future of Black biomechanics and scientific innovation.

Support the next 100 years of Black scientific innovation: bit.ly/bhm100-bba

*$402 raised as of this morning (Amazing! Keep it going!!🤓)

Today we honor Dr. Roscoe Lewis McKinney, the first Black scholar to earn a PhD in anatomy (1930). Dr. McKinney went on to establish the 1st Department of Anatomy at Howard University's School of Medicine & make substantial contributions to the Gray's Anatomy textbook.

👩🏾‍🏫💡⚙️ Celebrating 100 years of Black scientific innovation—while investing in what’s next. This February, help us Move Black Science Forward: bit.ly/bhm100-bba

5 days left to apply for the 2026 NBD Grant Program! Don’t miss your chance 🦾⭐ #NBD2026

Deadline: Jan 31
Apply: thebiomechanicsinitiative.o...

International access issues? Try a VPN. If you still can’t reach Membership Toolkit, email info@thebiomechanicsinitiative.org to register.

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LA TIMES BEST SCIENCE BOOK OF 2025 Why is it so expensive to be a woman in America? From a rising star in economics comes the first comprehensive look at the costs women face and why the bill runs especially high for women of color—with a foreword by Chelsea Clinton. The “pink tax” has gained widespread recognition in recent years, but what happens when you look at the costs that define a woman’s entire life, especially across racial lines? In The Double Tax, Harvard researcher Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman summarizes the disparities that women face as they navigate life’s biggest moments. Not only do the numbers reveal that women incur higher costs than men, but also that Black and white women lead vastly different lives, marked by dramatic gaps in job opportunities, salaries, housing costs, childcare access, and generational wealth. She coins this gap as the “double tax,” the compounded cost of racism and sexism. Through rigorous research and interviews with women across the country, Opoku-Agyeman calculates the extra money, time, and effort that women are expected and forced to pay at every stage of their life. While the evidence may be discouraging, The Double Tax offers actionable solutions for how everyday people, local communities, and global leaders alike can help relieve women of these costs for good. Only by understanding where the gaps are and where the double tax arises can we begin to even the playing field for all.

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#TheDoubleTax #booksky

Join us on Monday for the first, joint ReproRehab and @daprdata.bsky.social Statistically Speaking seminar, What is Statistical Power on Monday at 12 pm Pacific.

The 2025-2026 BME TT Faculty jobs list has 105 positions. #FacultySearch #BME #BMEJobsList

Add a job: forms.gle/bwEzwHAEehBj...
Jobs list: ericaprattlab.com/bme_jobs_list/

📢 Friendly reminder! Deadline for @amsocbiomech.bsky.social Competitive Grant Awards is January 15.
Available awards: ✅ Junior Faculty Research Grant ($5k) ✅ Research Travel Grant ($1.5k) ✅ Up and Comer Mentorship Award
Get your applications ready! 🔬🧬 Details: asbweb.org/competitive-gran...

Black Biomechanists Association Holiday Social December 17th at 6pm (ET). Join us with free membership: bit.ly/BBA-membership

Our Holiday Social is back!☃️

We're almost at the finish line! You deserve to destress and celebrate all that you've accomplished this year. Join us for a relaxing evening with your BBA friends😊

(link in bio for free membership)

BBA Day of Giving. Support Black Scientists. Donate with PayPal.

It's #GivingTuesday!❤️

Please consider donating: bit.ly/giveBBA

All donations support the amazing programs and events BBA offers year round for underrepresented scientists. Together we can make biomechanics more inclusive and accessible!😊

1 week left!

This is your last chance to submit your abstract for #WCB2026, one of the most influential congresses in our field.

One week. One opportunity. No extensions.

Abstract Submission Deadline: December 5, 2025 (23:59 PST)

Submit Now: wcb2026.com/call-for-abstra...

Happening today! Please reach out for the registration link if you don’t already have it. See you there 🤓

‼️ 🚨 THIS WEEK - please share widely 🚨 ‼️

Join @blackbiomechs.bsky.social for an industry panel on actionable insights for successfully transitioning from academia to industry.

Friday, Nov 7 4-5pm ET / 1-2pm PT.

Direct message or email for registration link - exclusive to BBA and ASB members.

Happening tomorrow, don't forget to register! See you there. 🤓

🎓 Prepping for the academic job market? 🎓
Join us for an Academic Job Application Workshop 9/25 @ 12PM ET

🕒 90 mins | 🎤 Faculty Panel + 💬 Breakout Q&A

Come ready with questions for our panelists on how to best draft/fine-tune your applications!

Register: northwestern.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Happening tomorrow! No registration required. Drop in and enjoy a night of drinks, appetizers, and networking with fellow hashtag#orthoreasearchers. ⤵️ #ORSAmbassadors

‼️ Attention ASB’ers! ‼️

Spread the word: The Postdoc Affinity Group will be at Il Tetto at Sienna Mercato (942 Penn Ave) Wednesday night starting at 7pm.

Swing by to meet up with fellow ASB postdocs. Can’t wait to see you there!

FYI: Senior PhD students interested in postdocing are also welcome.

🔗 Building Community at ASB 2025 🔬
ASB 2025 is about more than cutting-edge biomechanics research—it’s about connection, collaboration, and celebrating the voices that shape our field! 🧠🤝👟
Check out some of the exciting social events!

#ASB2025 #Biomechanics #ProfessionalNetworking

🏙️ ASB 2025 kicks off in 3 days!
Wednesday has workshops and events — a perfect warm-up before the full conference.
🧠 Morning & Afternoon Workshops
🎓 Student Welcome @ 17:30
🥂 Opening Reception @ 18:00
🎉 Student Night Out @ 19:30
📍 asbweb.org/program
#ASB2025 #Biomechanics

Reminder to send ISB/ASB presentation info. We'd love to highlight your amazing work! bit.ly/bba-present25

Let's see where NBD shows up this summer! Wherever you see the NBD logo this summer (Hint: #ISB2025 and #ASB2025 are coming soon!), snap a pic, tag us, & use #NBDintheWild and #NBD2026 in your post for a chance to win!

Let’s see how far biomechanics spreads this summer!

#NBD2025 was a global celebration—25 countries, 7K+ students! Check out our latest updates: bit.ly/4m9lF6s.

Submit your media + event info to be featured in our video, magazine, and more: bit.ly/3IGrk5q

#NBD2025 #ScienceMeetsFun #Biomechanics

🌟 Congrats to Dr. Brooke Odle (@HopeCollege), winner of the 2025 Jean Landa Pytel Award!
Her work in rehab biomechanics and inclusive mentorship is making a powerful impact in our field and beyond.
#ASB2025 #PytelAward #Mentorship

Image of a center typing prompt with a calendar and megaphone surrounding it. Prompt reads: Are you presenting at ASB or ISB this summer? Let us know. Background text reads: BBA Presents! We're highlighting biomechanics by Black scholars.

Are you presenting at ASB (@amsocbiomech.bsky.social) or ISB this summer? Let us know!😁 bit.ly/bba-present25

🎉 Congratulations to Our Newly Elected ASB Leaders! 🎉
👏 Silvia Blemker – President-Elect
👏 Jenna Yentes – Program Chair-Elect
👏 Frankie Wade & Karl Zelik – Nominating Committee
Thanks to all who ran & voted! Terms begin after #ASB2025.
#Biomechanics #Leadership #Community

I have agreed to chair Models and Motor Control at ISB (tuesday morning). I'm looking for a co-chair who is student/postdoc in this area. If you have a mentee or person to suggest please let me know!

🎓 Faculty in biomechanics—apply for the ASB Faculty Scholars Award to attend #ASB2025!
✅ Quick app
✅ Travel support
✅ Priority for non-R1 & underrepresented regions
📅 Deadline: July 14, 2025
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#FacultyOpportunity #Biomechanics #AcademicTravelSupport

Happening tomorrow! Hope to see you there 🖥️ 💵