Thank you to everyone who entered the Student Project Competition this year. The standard was very high which made the judging difficult but the Top 3 receiving prize money and a 1-year student membership have been selected. Congratulations!

1st place – Alessia Megna

2nd place – Benjamin Hennig

3rd place – Michael Karner

The sports science laboratory at Washington State University is seeking a motivated student interested in sport CFD research. The project will consider the aerodynamic behavior of sports balls, particularly balls with seams, and how seam geometry, orientation and spin affect the ball’s trajectory.  The project will also involve experimental verification using flow visualization techniques and ball trajectory using our custom pitching robot. Interested and qualified students should send a statement of interest to Professor Lloyd Smith. The closing date is January 31, 2024

The sports science laboratory at Washington State University is seeking a motivated student interested in sport impact research. The project will consider the sport of boxing, and involve characterizing equipment (especially boxing gloves), impact forces for different levels of play and punches, and compare these effects on player response (especially head acceleration). Interested and qualified students should send a statement of interest to Professor Lloyd Smith. The closing date is January 31, 2024.

Just one day left to submit your entry to the Student Competition this year and your chance to win cash prizes plus ISEA student membership. Full details are on the Student Competition page.

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers have recently published a report Sustainable, Inclusive, Innovative: The Role of Engineering in Sport. The report examines the importance of engineering in the world of sport and how the UK can capitalise on its leadership in the field.

Have you got what it takes to be our ISEA Media Coordinator?

With the closing date fast approaching, please send your application to isea@shu.ac.uk by 31/10/2023.

There is a vacancy at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK for a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering.

If you are interested, more details are available on the MMU website.

Job Role: ISEA Media Coordinator 

Company: International Sports Engineering Association (ISEA) 

Location: Remote 

Job Type: Part-Time (Paid Stipend: £1,000/year + ISEA Membership) 

Company Overview: The ISEA serves the global community of sports engineers by promoting the technical aspects of sports engineering and by providing a collaborative environment for the collecting and dissemination of knowledge in the field of sports engineering and technology. It is open to individual membership. 

Job Description: Are you passionate about sports engineering and looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the sports engineering community? We’re seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team as an ISEA Media Coordinator. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our online presence and fostering community engagement. 

Responsibilities: 

• Share and repost relevant posts from the sports engineering sector on our social media pages (LinkedIn, X). 
• Actively engage with comments and respond to inquiries on our social media channels. 
• Curate and create unique posts that highlight the remarkable work of the sports engineering community (minimum one post every two weeks). 

Qualifications: 

• Current Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD student in the sports engineering sector. 
• A strong interest in various facets of sports engineering. 

Benefits: 

• Competitive stipend of £1,000/year. 
• Membership with the International Sports Engineering Association (ISEA). 
• Unique opportunity to build a network of companies/academics/professionals. 
• Gain a deep understanding of the latest research and innovations in the field of sports engineering. 
• Flexibility in work hours. 

Application Process: To apply for this position, please submit the following: 

• Your resume or curriculum vitae. 
• A brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role and your relevant qualifications. 
• Any additional materials or examples of your work, if available. 

Please send your application to ISEA@shu.ac.uk by 31-October-2023. 

We look forward to welcoming a motivated ISEA Media Coordinator to our team. If you’re passionate about sports engineering and ready to help us build a vibrant online community, we encourage you to apply. For enquiries or additional information, please contact Stefan Schwanitz at stefan.schwanitz@mb.tu-chemnitz.de. 

There is a vacancy at Nottingham Trent University, UK in Sport Engineering. They are looking to recruit a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Engineering Biomechanics. They need someone who works in functional biomechanics – e.g. data collection, motion tracking, kinetics and kinematics, VICON.

If you are interested, more details are available on the NTU website.