Kate Patterson
Kate Patterson
Biomechanical and Materials Engineering Student (Fourth Year)
Queen's University
I am a fourth-year Biomechanical and Materials Engineering student at Queen's University and have been working as a Research Assistant for 2 years in the Building and Designing Assistive Technology (BDAT) Lab. Throughout this position, I have collaborated on research in emotion differentiation through eye-tracking technology, developed a head and neck support device for children with cerebral palsy, and been a lead designer for the Go Baby Go (GBG) project. I am very excited to share the results of the GBG program and dive into the planning, designing, and building that occurred behind the scenes, ultimately providing 11 children with a customized ride-on-car. This project exposed me to interdisciplinary collaboration with client interaction, strengthened my technical skills, and allowed me to make a meaningful impact. It has inspired me to seek work where I can apply my engineering knowledge to therapeutic and clinical applications. Please stop by our booth to hear more about "Start Your Engines: Ride-On Toy Cars for Early Power Mobility."