Ricky Pimentel, PhD

A friend sent me the updated scientific method

@FranzBiomech @gregory_sawicki So happy to finally see this out there for the world to see. Been working on this beast for >2 years. Thank you Jason & Greg for all the support!

Latest modeling/simulation paper from @PeruvianOx asks a provocative question: Could walking with a diminished ankle push-off be a strategy used by older adults to mitigate the metabolic penalty we pay for lesser Achilles tendon stiffness? (1/3) journals.plos.org/plosone/articl…

If you're looking to start your PhD in #BME / #Biomechanics / #Rehab, then let me get this on your radar early. Check us out (abl.bme.unc.edu)! Chat with our group @AmSocBiomech and be on the lookout for a virtual open house with our team announced early this fall.

@joshrbaxter @AmSocBiomech Im interested!

Can't wait to talk about my research using computer vision to estimate walking economy! Join us this Thursday to learn more about & discuss data science at UNC 🤓📈

I've been incredibly lucky to learn from @FranzBiomech the past 4 years. He leads by example with genuine interest & compassion. Now that I've earned my PhD, the most important lesson I've learned is to ask: "WWJD - What Would Jason Do?" -and that is likely the best step forward!

@GT_PoWeR_Lab @JordynSchroede4 @gregory_sawicki @MEGeorgiaTech Congrats Dr. Schroeder!

Now presenting Dr. Schroeder!! Huge congratulations to @JordynSchroede4 on successfully defending her PhD!! Keep an eye out for cool work coming soon on long-term effects of altered foot-ankle mechanics. We’re so proud of you, Jordyn!

@LabCsu @jointbme @FranzBiomech Thanks @LabCsu ! I'm moving back to CO late summer / early fall, so I'll definitely be in touch. Maybe I'd be up for a homecoming visit for a 5k trot ...👀🏃🏽‍♂️

@jointbme @FranzBiomech Incredible to see and obviously well deserved @PeruvianOx!! Let us know the next time you're in FoCo so we can hear about all the amazing work you're doing!!

Congratulations to Ricky Pimentel for receiving a UNC Public Service Award for his work with ReCyclery and Latinx in Biomechanix (LiB). Ricky co-founded LiB to increase representation of Latinx individuals in biomechanics @FranzBiomech Read more here: go.unc.edu/n5P2X

@mollsdemarco @UNC @Recyclery_nc Thank you Molly! It was great to see you at the event 😀

Congratulations to doctoral candidate Ricky Pimentel for winning the @UNC Public Service Award for Graduate Students for his work to build equity and community in cycling with the @Recyclery_nc. Last photo: Ricky repairing bikes at Transit Equity Day 2023.

@felipecarpes @LatinxBiomech Sorry, we did not record the session to promote candid conversations. I understand it was a bit late. We might do another next year, and we can aim for different times. Stay tuned and see you next time!

@LatinxBiomech are you guys planning to record and share among the registered people? I am affraid it will be too late for me after a busy day in the office🥹

Join us, November 9th 8:30 pm ET | 5:30 pm PT virtually for LiB IN. Link to RSVP in Bio!

@LatinxBiomech is hosting an Industry Networking event TONIGHT at 8:30 eastern / 5:30 pacific! We will have panelists from Sports, Technology, Consulting, and Biomechanics fields. Register at linktr.ee/latinxbiomech. Come on by to chat about biomechanics positions in industry!

@HoonKimATC Great job Hoon! Proud of you

I got my first grant acceptance from NRF (National Research Foundation of Korea). Now, I can build my lab in Korea! “Identification of risk factors of lower extremity osteoarthritis in people with chronic ankle instability using musculoskeletal simulation”

I'm stoked to host these amazing industry panelists next week! If you're interested in working in industry, come learn more and network with us next Wednesday, 11/9. Sign up: forms.gle/Red1MbAg5S8ZXW… @LatinXinBME @cientificolatin @IMEUNC @UNC_CLC

I received a $50.00 donation supporting Climate Rise Day of Action 2022! support.climateride.org/index.cfm?fuse… #Climateride

I worked with a masters student yesterday to pilot her protocol to collect biomechanics on volleyball players. We used OpenCap then downloaded the data a few minutes later. She couldn’t stop smiling. It was contagious. I’m excited for the future of motion capture!

I received a $30.00 donation supporting Climate Rise Day of Action 2022! support.climateride.org/index.cfm?fuse… #Climateride

I donated in support of Climate Ride! support.climateride.org/index.cfm?fuse…

@allieelizbart @UNCcycling You got the sneak previews!

@PeruvianOx @UNCcycling The action pics 👌🏻🔥

This week, I'm so lucky to race at Collegiate Mountain Bike Nationals again as a PhD student and veteran rider for @UNCcycling! So much has changed since I last competed in 2014, but its great to still be riding and meeting other amazing racers. Life is always better on a bike!

Exciting years ahead @jointbme with a huge investment in the growth and vitality of our faculty! Kicking it off with this announcement: @jointbme and @UNCOrtho are hiring a joint tenure-eligible open rank position broadly related to musculoskeletal health. unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/240716