We continuously improve the mobility and function of people with disabilities through advanced engineering in clinical research and medical rehabilitation.
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Human Engineering Research Laboratories retweeted
21 Feb 2023
Shout out to our 1,787th donor, Katie Sears, who supported the Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL) 💙💛
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Human Engineering Research Laboratories retweeted
6 Jan 2023
Congratulations to the inventors of the National Inventors Hall of Fame Class of 2023! Visit our website to learn more about this exceptional class of creators, innovators and entrepreneurs who represent diverse fields, backgrounds and accomplishments. bit.ly/2H9x0Si
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Check out this new video for our engage campaign!
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The @uspto released a new educational website to inspire K-12 teachers and students. The site features a game starring our very own Rory Cooper, @herlpitt director and professor, where users can match him to his invention, the MEBot. Play the game here: equiphq.org/5/activity/card-…
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Human Engineering Research Laboratories retweeted
16 Nov 2022
So stoked to meet a hero of mine and my students @HopkintonHS, inventor Rory Cooper @PittTweet @DeptVetAffairs who is sharing his amazing story @InventEdNetwork @LemelsonFdn Convening 2022. Joyce Ward @uspto moderating a great discussion #STEM
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21 Jul 2022
We are ONLY 1 WEEK away from our open house! Join us for tours, poster presentations, and demos of current projects!
Register now at: pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/f…
You don't want to miss it!
#HERL #herlintern2022 fb.watch/ep7hLHQMDX/ via @FacebookWatch
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Human Engineering Research Laboratories retweeted
26 May 2022
Representing @herlpitt and the UPMC Mercy Adult Spina Bifida Clinic while attending PA Representative Dan Miller’s Annual Disability and Mental Health Summit at Beth El Congregation. #DisabilityAwareness #Inclusion #EquityinResearch #SpinaBifida #HERL
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Congratulations to HERL Director Dr. Rory A. Cooper for receiving the 2022 IEEE Biomedical Engineering Award for his extensive contributions to wheelchair technology.
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23 Feb 2022
THANK YOU! Because of the generosity of our 222 donors on 2/22/22, HERL will receive a bonus of $2000!
23 Feb 2022
With just a little under 5 hours to go, HERL is still in 5th place with 142 supporters.
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22 Feb 2022
Thank you so much to our 116 donors! Please share and encourage everyone to donate today! pittdayofgiving.com/campaign…
22 Feb 2022
We're #5 on our leaderboard!
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Can we do better?
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22 Feb 2022
Our donors have helped to make HERL a state-of-the-art machining and prototyping facility. HERL continues to meet new challenges head-on to provide individuals with disabilities the technology that allows them to lead more inclusive lives. pittdayofgiving.com/campaign…
22 Feb 2022
TODAY IS PITT'S DAY OF GIVING! Give now at pittdayofgiving.com/campaign… and help us win extra money from the University!
18 Feb 2022
HERL's Day of Giving page is open for donations! FYI, the Donor Scroll will not be populated until the Day of Giving starts at 12:01am on Tuesday, but your donations will still count toward our total!
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17 Feb 2022
For over 25 years, HERL has viewed challenges not as obstacles, but as opportunities to advance the fields of rehabilitation engineering and assistive technology. Help us with our research by donating during this year's Pitt Day of Giving on 2-22-2022 at pittdayofgiving.com/campaign…
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