The impressive achievements of Occupational Biomechanics and Ergonomics Lab (OBEL) teammates Daniel Armstrong, Laura Healey, Sarah Remedios, and Christopher Moore were recognized at the 2019 Applied Health Sciences Recognition Reception.
Each year the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo hosts the Recognition Reception to celebrate student success and achievement. The 2019 list of recipients included four OBEL teammates. Christopher Moore was recognized for his research excellence through receipt of a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Undergraduate Student Research Award (USRA). First year Master's student Sarah Remedios was awarded the RBC Athletic and Community Excellence Award in recognition of her strong commitment to community service, volunteerism, and leadership within the University and broader community. Second year Master's student Laura Healey and first year Doctoral student Daniel Armstrong were both recognized for their scholarly and reseach excellence through receipt of NSERC postgraduate scholarships. Laura also received the Employers’ Advocacy Council Scholarship, recognizing her scholastic excellence and a demonstrated ability to conduct research in the area of occupational health and safety. Congratulations to Daniel, Laura, Sarah, Christopher, and all 2019 Applied Health Science scholarship and award recipients!