Archive from the Spring 2002 semester.

Biomedical Engineering
Design Projects

The Redesign of a Ski-Binding System to Reduce the Incidence and/or Grade of Knee Injuries

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James Burke

Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI

Academic Studies: Mechanical Engineering

Hobbies: Long walks, Skiing, Camping

Favorite Food: Brats

Favorite Beverages: Mineral Water

Favorite Madison Restaurant: LaBamba

Favorite Band/Musician: Berta

Favorite Television Shows: The A-Team, any television sports program that features a Detroit sports team

Favorite Movies: Fletch, Fletch Lives

Favorite Book: Catch 22

Pets: None

Most serious skiing injury: Split lip after attempted helicopter

Most serious injury overall: Ingrown toenail

Ski Quote: "I prefer a stiff binding for increased torque (or "whip") into and out of my G-S (Giant Slalom) turns."

Life Plan: Winter in the Alps, Summer in Milwaukee

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Owner: Willis Tompkins, Ph.D.
Author: Jason A. Berta.
Created: 22 February 2002.
Content updated: 13 May 2002.

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