Smart Cane

Smart Cane aims to satisfy our goals of both safety and independence to the large percentage of our population that rely on the use of canes. With this device, injuries can be prevented and help will be alerted in the event of a fall. Our design utilizes Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) which have the ability to track velocities and accelerations with the combination of a built-in accelerometer and gyroscope on a three-axis coordinate system. The IMU works hand-in-hand with a SMS radio to allow for SMS text messages to be sent. With the combination of an IMU and SMS radio, the cane is capable of sensing a fall and sending an immediate text message will to a pre-selected emergency contact.

Megan Chermack

Megan Chermack is a senior from Scottsdale, Arizona. In May, she will graduate from Saint Louis University with a bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering and a minor in Engineering Mathematics. In her time at SLU, Megan has been an active member in multiple organizations including Alpha Delta Pi, the Biomedical Engineering Society, MedLaunch, Tau Beta Pi, and Order of Omega. Megan also worked throughout her schooling as an undergraduate research assistant in SLU's Musculoskeletal Tissue Engineering Laboratory, as a barista at Crave Coffeehouse, and as a summer intern at a local biotech startup, UNandUP.

Cati Welby

Cati Welby is a senior from Dardenne Prairie, MO and is graduating from Saint Louis University in May with a Biomedical Engineering degree. Upon graduation Cati will begin her professional career with Medtronic working as an Associate Clinical Specialist in the Cardiac Rhythms Management division. During her time at SLU, she served on the Panhellenic Executive Board, worked in the Student Involvement Center, and was an active member in Order of Omega, Tau Beta Pi, and the Biomedical Engineering Society.

Owen Miller

Owen Miller is from Barnhart, Missouri, and is a senior Biomedical Engineer, graduating from Saint Louis University. After graduation, Owen will begin his professional career with Elite Orthopedics of Arthrex working as a technology specialist, assisting surgeons with orthopedic operations.

Jonel Olar

Jonel Olar is a senior from St. Louis and will be graduating in Spring 2025 with Biomedical Engineering and Magnetic Resonance Imaging degrees. He hopes to gain experience in medical imaging through MRI and potentially work his way up as a Radiologist. He enjoys exploring as a photographer, winning competitions in gaming, and learning Japanese and its culture.

Robert Bucks

Robert Bucks is a graduating senior from Troy, Illinois, majoring in Biomedical Engineering and on the Pre-dental track. After graduation, Rob plans to take a gap year shadowing and working in a dental office before beginning dental school. His interests include hiking and cycling.

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