Maker Faire Long Island 2023
Are you Stronger than a Lemur?
Home: New York, United States
Do you think you’re strong? Do you think you’re stronger than a lemur? In this activity you’ll be able to collect your grip strength to see how strong you are compared to other students in New York and to some fascinating primate species.
https://www.animalmotionlab.com/
Makers
Michael Granatosky
Michael Granatosky is an evolutionary biomechanist interested in the remarkable diversity of animal form and function. His work has taken him all over the world and he has had the opportunity to work with a range of animals including frogs, parrots, primates, and tigers. He is excited about sharing his passion for animal movement to the public and finding creative ways to use biomechanics as a learning tool to promote scientific literacy and interest.
https://www.animalmotionlab.com/
Edwin Dickinson
Edwin Dickinson is a postdoc in Anatomy at the New York Institute of Technology. His background is in comparative biomechanics, studying how differences in morphology affect functional performance in the natural world. As such, he works with many types of animals, including frogs, bats, tigers, and lemurs!
Melody Young
Melody W. Young is a DO/PhD student in the Anatomy Department at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine and her research is focused on understanding the mechanical necessities associated with climbing across animals ranging from s
Stratos Kantounis
What Inspired You to Make This?
Biomechanics can be a powerful tool for engaging students in biology. This project is part of a funded outreach program to teach students about anatomy, evolution, zoology, and data interpretation.
