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The University of Oregon has been a participant of the Woolmark Performance Challenge since its inception in 2018, and – incredibly – seven of its students have been selected as finalists across the
years.
Woolmark interviewed Susan Sokolowski, Founding Director and Professor of the Sports Product Design Graduate Program, to learn more about the program and gain insights into their approach to
entering WPC.
AWARDED
Carly’s system of apparel under the athlete’s dry suit specifically tailored to the female body, providing
superior support, strategic insulation, and light protection using 100% Merino wool won the 2020
Woolmark Performance Challenge + Helly Hansen Internship
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Congratulations to Gabi Lorenzo for receiving a 2022 WiST Fellowship!
The WiST Fellowship program provides meaningful work experience, in the sports tech industry by strategically pairing students with partner companies.
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Dan’s Intelligent Smocking Skiwear project won the 2021 Woolmark Performance Challenge + Salewa
Internship
AWARDED
Congratulations to Deshui Yu for being selected as a 2022 IDSA Graduate Student Merit Award Winner
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Congratulations to Jessie Silbert for receiving the ITAA 2020 French European Innovative Design Award for her "Shelter in Place Convertible Poncho" project.
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Congratulations to Kyle Forsdick for receiving the ITAA 2020 French European Innovative Design Award for his "Fjord Sub Zero Protective Wakeboarding" wetsuit.
AWARDED
Congratulations to MC Smith - 2nd year SPD student for winning the ITAA Innovative Design
Scholarship - for her "Hardwater Parka" concept.
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Dr. Susan Sokolowski wrote an article for The Conversation on cool touch T-shirt materials. Follow the link below to read more.
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Recent SPD graduate, Jenny Null, was featured in an article by the Outdoor Women's Alliance on her capstone project, redesigning uniforms for female park rangers.
AWARDED
AHFE paper titled “Investigation of 3D Functional Grip Shape to
Design Products for Dog Walking and Hiking,” written by Dr. Susan Sokolowski, Jenny Null and Chrissy Bettencourt won a best paper award at the 2020 annual conference.
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UO SPD Founding Director and Associate Professor Dr. Susan Sokolowski and Emeritus Dr. Karen LaBat from the UMN wrote an article about at-home COVID face mask materials selection, fit and design.