December 12, 2023
If The Shoe Slips
Pitt Bioengineer Kurt Beschorner receives 4-year, $2.1 million grant for developing slip-resistant footwear evaluation tools in food service settings
Pittsburgh
view of shoes in Kurt's lab
Beschorner’s study aims to develop and validate shoe selection and inspection tools for the food service industry using a user-centered design approach, with the intention of these tools being adopted by the industry to prevent slip and fall accidents.