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Katherine M. Steele is the Peterson Endowed Professor and Associate Chair of Research in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington. She leads the Neuromechanics & Mobility Lab, focusing on integrating dynamic musculoskeletal simulation, motion analysis, medical imaging, and device design to enhance human mobility. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and both her Master's and doctoral degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University. Her interdisciplinary work includes collaboration with multiple hospitals such as the Denver Children’s Hospital and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, emphasizing engineering applications in medicine. Steele has received several accolades, including the Career Development Award from the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center and the National Science Foundation CAREER Award. In 2020, she co-founded the Center for Research & Education Accessible Technology & Experiences (CREATE), which aims to improve access for individuals with disabilities in various engineering fields. She is also a co-founder of AccessEngineering, an NSF-supported initiative to support the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in engineering careers. Her current research focuses on advancing assistive technologies for children with developmental disabilities, including conditions like Cerebral Palsy.
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago •
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital •
Denver Children's Hospital •
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