Outreach Programs
The Perry Initiative
The Perry Initiative is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to inspiring young women to be leaders in the fields of orthopaedic surgery and engineering, two fields in which women are drastically under-represented. We advance our mission by targeting women in high school and medical school through our outreach programs, providing them with hands-on exposure to these fields and mentoring support to pursue careers in orthopaedic surgery and engineering. The Perry Initiative developed Orthopaedics In Action (OIA) a unique, hands-on curriculum for middle and high school STEM classrooms that features real-world challenges from orthopaedic surgery and biomedical engineering. OIA features stand-alone 45-60 minute lessons appropriate for Grades 7 through 12 classrooms. OIA maps to Next Generation Science Standards and covers multiple Disciplinary Core Ideas and Science and Engineering Practices. It is designed specifically to bridge the gap between bioscience and engineering coursework and reinforce cross-cutting concepts in math and science. The Perry Initiative and our partners are committed to providing Orthopaedics In Action to educators nationwide at a low cost and with high-quality lesson plans and video professional development materials. Information about how educators can preview OIA lessons or purchase these materials can be found on our website. |
Doctoral Programs
BIOMS
Biomedical Engineering (BME)
Physical Therapy
Undergraduate/Graduate Programs
Exercise Science
Undergraduate Program Information Ranked 5th of all programs in the country by the National Academy of Kinesiology |
The Exercise Science major provides students with an outstanding educational experience that prepares them for careers in the health professions or health sciences. This is primarily a pre-professional program, preparing students for subsequent clinical, graduate, or professional programs. Students have access to research laboratories and facilities with advanced technology for specialized study in biomechanics, motor control, cardiovascular, skeletal, muscular and neural physiology. |
Engineering
Biomedical Engineering |
Biomedical engineering applies quantitative engineering analysis and design to biological and medical problems. It is a field dedicated to revealing basic knowledge of disease mechanisms to improve human health, and to developing new technologies and therapies to improve the quality of life. |
Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Program Information Biomechanical Engineering |
Mechanical engineering is one of the most diverse branches of engineering, and it involves the design and analysis of machines, structures, and materials by applying the principles of physics and materials science. Mechanical engineers can do it all, from designing cars, airplanes, and robots, to developing renewable energy systems, medical devices, and stronger and lighter composite materials. |