Contact:
For general questions: grip-3DPrint@bme.ufl.edu
Request a 3D Printed Device, Adaptive Controller, or Toy: grip-family@bme.ufl.edu
Make a Donation or Become a Sponsor: grip-finance@bme.ufl.edu
Fundraising Affairs: gripfundraisinguf@gmail.com
Outreach Events Coordination: grip-outreach@bme.ufl.edu
Social Events: grip-secretary@bme.ufl.edu
Officers:
President: Ella Khaw
Email: grip-3DPrint@bme.ufl.edu
Vice President: Saanvi Kodiganti
Treasurer: Cole Demko
Secretary: Tomas Velasco
Fundraising Coordinator: Valery Fuhrer
Outreach Coordinator: Carly Johnecheck
Recipient Coordinator: Alice Chen
Marketing Coordinator: Maria Cedeno
Art Coordinator: Laney Sjuggerud
3D-Printed Assistive Devices Project Manager: Maya Dunn
3D-Printed Assistive Devices Project Manager: Ella McConnell
Adaptive Gaming Project Manager: Jenna Bello
Adaptive Gaming Project Manager: Ivan Perevorukhov
Research Project Manager: John McCauley
Research Project Manager: Olivia Tucker
3D Printing Manager: Reuben Abraham
3D Printing Manager: Madeleine Haddad
Faculty Advisor:
Prof. Daniel Ferris
Email: dferris@bme.ufl.edu
Prof. Umesh Persad
Email: upersad@ufl.edu
Activities
Founded in 2015 by a small group of students wanting to make a difference in the lives of children and teens with upper-limb differences, GRiP is dedicated to serving our local communities through the work that we do outside of school. GRiP’s mission is to use the skills that we have gained through our classroom work and experiences to make a difference in the lives of others. We design and manufacture 3D-printed assistive devices, adaptive controllers and toys, and many other projects to aid those in need across the world. We also conduct research in a variety of areas and strive to educate the community on STEM through outreach activities. We hold and participate in dozens of events each semester, including outreach, socials, fundraisers, and workshops. You can also find us at conferences such as the annual ATIA conference, where we showcase our designs to the community and develop contacts within the assistive technologies industry.
We are open to all majors and no experience is necessary! We will teach you all required skills, and your time commitment is as flexible as needed. We hope you will stop by our general body meetings or labs and consider joining our organization!
