IEEE Day Event: Athlete Engineering-Developing a Thriving Interdisciplinary R&D Environment

IEEE Day Event
Title: Athlete Engineering: Developing a Thriving Interdisciplinary R&D Environment
Speaker: David Saucier, Research Engineer, Athlete Engineering Institute (AEI), Mississippi State University
Free Pizza and drink will be provided.
Date: 1 Oct 2024
Time: 12:00 pm – 01:00 pm
Location:
In-person attendees:
Room 813, ORED Building, 301 Research Blvd, Starkville, MS 39759
(Please ask front desk receptionist for directions.)
Virtual:
https://ieeemeetings.webex.com/ieeemeetings/j.php?MTID=m60db5f3a8c1acc3fa265fd3ca7f15b66
Meeting number: 2530 807 8904
Password: xqMqUHsg223
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Access code: 253 080 78904
Contact for any questions: Dr. John Ball, jeball@ece.msstate.edu
Abstract: In this talk, MSU research engineer David Saucier will provide an overview of the diverse research conducted at the Athlete Engineering Institute (AEI). Projects discussed will cover wearable technologies, human performance, and human factors, focusing on various athlete personas, including sports, tactical, industrial, and at-risk athletes. The interdisciplinary nature of AEI's research involves multiple fields, such as engineering, kinesiology, and fashion design and merchandising. David will share lessons learned on how to foster a thriving R&D environment, emphasizing the importance of creating a team-focused culture and learning to speak a common language. This talk aims to equip attendees with tools and insights for applying these principles in their own careers and workplaces. David recently received the 2024 Bagley College of Engineering Research Support Staff Award and 2024 Zacharias Distinguished Staff Award for his work as lab manager for the Athlete Engineering Research Lab, including his efforts with student mentorship and collaboration.
Bio: David Saucier earned his BS in Computer Engineering and MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Mississippi State University, and has experience working in software development as a co-op at ADTRAN, Inc. David now applies industry-standard software and automation solutions to human performance and human factors problems. As the manager of the Athlete Engineering Research Lab, he trains and mentors students across disciplines on using the lab’s gold-standard equipment, including motion capture, force plates, instrumented treadmills and electromyography. His research focuses on human performance and validation of novel wearable technologies. David supports research with industry partners like Toyota, ABB Motors, Ingalls Shipbuilding, and the Mississippi Highway Patrol, and collaborates with vendors to implement innovative technologies through the lab's industry network. His primary skillsets include the use of Python for automation of data processing in lab validation and Microsoft Power BI for dynamic filtering and visualization of data in custom dashboards created for industry partners and MSU athletics. He also manages day-to-day lab project using Agile and lean manufacturing best practices.
Room: 813, Bldg: ORED, 301 Research Blvd, Starkville, Mississippi, United States, 39759, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/433194