University of Waterloo Department of Kinesiology is pleased to be the knowledge partner for Biomechanics: The Machine Inside, a special exhibition at the Ontario Science Centre, opening February 8, 2017.
Waterloo faculty, staff, students and alumni are being offered discounted admission. Please call 1-888-696-1110 and use the code 10510 to purchase your tickets.
See us at the Ontario Science Centre
February 20, 2017 (Family Day)
Activities: Brain Hat, EMG Muscle Car, ResearchLive!
March 4, 2017
Activities: Brain Hat, EMG Muscle Car, ResearchLive!
March 11 to 17, 2017 (March Break)
Activities: Brain Hat, Hot Zone topic: EMG Muscle Car, ResearchLive!
April 22, 2017
Alumni Event
Activities: Brain Hat, Hot Zone topic: EMG Muscle Car
Full event details coming soon.
Featured activities
EMG Muscle Car
Learn about how we measure muscle activity and observe a fun demonstration where we use our own muscle activity to remotely steer a toy vehicle - our Muscle Car!
ResearchLive!
Dr. Niechwiej-Szwedo and her team will be studying the importance of binocular vision (i.e. being able to see well with both eyes) in the development of hand-eye coordination. This work will help develop enhanced assessment tools for children with impaired vision and potential new rehabilitation approaches.
Dr. Barnett-Cowan's team will explore whether greater comfort in experiencing virtual reality is related to better balance control. Since people experience virtual reality differently from each other, they will also assess whether these differences can be explained by genetics.
Learn more about Kinesiology and the University of Waterloo
- Kinesiology research
- Waterloo’s 60th anniversary
- Enrichment opportunities for elementary and secondary school students at Waterloo
Biomechanics: The Machine Inside was developed by The Field Museum, Chicago, in partnership with the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, with generous support provided by the Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust and ITW. Media Partner: Toronto Star