Pediatric Biomechanics
Choosing a Career in Injury Science Research
May 22, 2018
Ridhi Sahani plans to pursue a PhD in Biomechanical Engineering at the University of Virginia and shares why the Injury Science Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program helped her prepare for the future.
The CChIPS 2018-2019 Research Portfolio is Launched!
May 8, 2018
Learn about the nine projects funded for a new year of research at the Center for Child Injury Prevention Studies (CChIPS), which will be led by Principal Investigators from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and The Ohio State University.
ICYMI April 2018: Wearable Technology and Driving, Marijuana and Teenage Brain, Concussion and Dementia Risk, and More
April 30, 2018
Read more for our monthly roundup of interesting and important news in the world of child injury prevention.
Recent CIRP Publications- April 2018
April 24, 2018
This post highlights recent CIRP publications, since October 4, 2017.
ACIP Agenda is Set!
April 18, 2018
Registration is open for the 2018 Advances in Child Injury Prevention (ACIP) Conference, hosted by the Center for Child Injury Prevention Studies. Read on for an overview of the traffic safety-focused agenda.
ICYMI March 2018: Vacant Lots and Crime Rates, Gender Bias in Academic Publishing, Young Children and Political Protests, Digital Sexual Activity and Teens, and more
March 29, 2018
Read more for a roundup of newsworthy articles in the world of child injury prevention from March 2018.
Our Most Popular Blog Posts of 2017
December 27, 2017
As 2017 draws to a close, let's take a look back at Research in Action's most popular posts in the last year.
Interviews, ROI, and Surprising Results: Read the 2017 CChIPS Annual Report
November 6, 2017
Today, the Center for Child Injury Prevention Studies (CChIPS) released its 2017 Annual Report, featuring snapshots of child safety-focused research projects completed during the 2016-2017 project year.
Studying the Impact of Bracing on Child Occupant Protection
September 26, 2017
In this guest blog, Ridhi Sahani of Bucknell University shares her pediatric biomechanics research experiences as an Injury Science REU student at CIRP during the summer of 2017.
Empower Young Women to Pursue STEM Careers
February 14, 2017
With the success of the Oscar nominated film “Hidden Figures,” there has been increased attention on the role of women in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). In this post, CIRP@CHOP's Co-Scientific Director and Director of Engineering shares why it's more important than ever to encourage young women to pursue careers in STEM.