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Katelyn Starr

About Me

I am a Bioengineering undergraduate at Stanford University with a passion for human movement, biomechanics, and the intersection of engineering and clinical care.

My journey is driven by a curiosity about how the human body works—and how we can use technology to help it work better. From analyzing ACL injury kinematics in the Neuromuscular Biomechanics Lab to studying muscle fascicle dynamics at the Julius Wolff Institute in Berlin, I’ve spent my academic career exploring the mechanics of motion.

  • I’m experienced in motion capture systems (OpenCap), MATLAB, and Python for data analysis. I’ve worked across international borders to contribute to gait analysis and ultrasound imaging research.

  • Beyond the data, I am a Spiritual Care Volunteer at Stanford Medicine. I believe that the best engineering solutions come from a place of empathy and a deep understanding of the people they are meant to serve.

  • When I’m not in the lab, I’m likely jumping rope. As a 3x Canadian National Champion and a member of Team Canada, I’ve learned the value of precision, persistence, and performing under pressure—skills that I bring into every research project I tackle.

I am currently working toward my BS in Bioengineering (expected 2026) with a minor in German Studies. I am always looking for opportunities to collaborate on projects involving biomechanics, medical device design, or any challenge that requires a blend of technical rigor and creative problem-solving.

You never fail until you stop trying

- Albert Einstein

Personal Achievments

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Complete Bronze level for the Duke of Endinburgh award

NCCP Coach Certification

NCCP Coach Certification and coached at recreational jump rope.

AP Environmental Science

University credit from achiving a 4 on the AP Enviromental Science Exam in grade 9.

First Aid & CPR Certified

Ready to save a life!

UofC Neural Plasticity Research

Examined the effects of febrile seizures on brain oxygenation

(click to view Dr Teskey's website)

Jump Rope Achievements

  • 16-18 Canadian National Champion 2022
  • Top Canadian Female Skipper in 2021
  • Alberta record holder of 92.5 in 30-second speed
  • Alberta record holder of 428 in 3-minute speed
  • 1st place in Mixed Single Rope Pairs in 2021
  • 4-time national champion (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022)
  • National Grands Award of top 3 in double dutch singles freestyle in 2019
  • On Team Canada for the 2021 Virtual International Competition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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