Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #198
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Submission Number: 198
Submission ID: 9046
Submission UUID: bfdc1de3-7bb8-4481-897e-073c76a11d34
Submission URI: /student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal
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Created: Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:16 AM
Completed: Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:49 AM
Changed: Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:49 AM
Remote IP address: 146.201.10.38
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Webform: Research Symposium Program Portal WF
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| Primary Student Contact First Name | Katherine |
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| Primary Student Contact Last Name | Hodges |
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| Primary Student Contact FSU Student Email | kch25@fsu.edu |
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| Major(s) of all individuals presenting this work | High school student; intended major: Engineering |
| Bio of all individuals presenting this work | My name is Katy Hodges, and I am a full time dual-enrolled junior at The Collegiate School. I am interested in the Engineering field, and I hope to be a Biomedical engineer. I am a competitive swimmer, and I read and paint in my free time! |
| Poster Title | Prosthetics: Progress, Possibility, and People |
| Abstract | Prosthetics worldwide are evolving rapidly with the emergence of new technologies. Put simply, prostheses are artificial devices used to replace a missing limb. Prosthetics provide an opportunity for individuals who were born without a limb to experience the convenience of an additional hand or leg, while offering amputees improved mobility and restoration of their limb. Everything in prosthetics is highly engineered, from optimizing the aesthetic appearance to the function or material. With the focus on a particular aspect of the device, there is often a trade-off with other qualities particularly lacking. Passive prostheses, for example, prioritize appearance with a particular lack of functionality. Nevertheless, these are popular and well-used prosthetics despite the lack of mobility. This research aims to evaluate and define prosthetic qualities and the reasons why a patient might dislike or discontinue usage of prostheses. I intend to collect data through evaluating previously conducted research studies and make connections that bring to light a new perspective. Additionally, the uses for prosthetics are vast, from military uses, recreational activities, to everyday tasks such as picking up a cup of coffee. Advances in prosthetics have allowed patients to move their prosthetic device with a thought and improved the weight and comfort with 3D printed designs that are custom to the patient. |
| Research Mentor Name | Madisyn Flammia |
| Research Mentor's College (or High School) | The Collegiate School |
| Research Mentor's Department (or Subject) | Research |
| Research Mentor's Email | mjf24@fsu.edu |
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| Keywords | Prosthetics, amputees, technology |
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| Work | Exploratory (the research question has been identified and design of approach is outlined) |
| Presentation Modality | Face to Face Poster session |
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| I will be printing my poster | No |
| Year | 2026 |
| Annual description | 5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025 |
| Update URL | https://pc.fsu.edu/student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?element_parents=elements/student_photo&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=-u6JlqEMkYO7DXqI4nMtPNQhm1HRTwIRRs7pn7gjdy4 |