Cynthia Bir

professor of biomedical engineering, will present at the 2012 World Science Festival, an annual celebration and exploration of science that takes place each spring in New York City. Bir will be one of four young scientists participating in the youth-oriented "Cool Jobs" program on June 2. Bir was chosen for her exciting work and expertise in sports science and biomedical engineering. She will also be participating in a segment featuring an athlete who holds a world record for basketball free throws.