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Ruach Bicycle Club is a STEM based bicycle organization that teaches students how STEM relates to biking through hands-on experience and workshops. Our students learn how to ride and race BMX and Mountain Bikes, and attend STEM based programming.
This summer Ruach hosted a classroom series with the University of Pittsburgh's Rehab Neural Engineering Labs (RNEL) at Pitt Community Engagement Center in Homewood. RNEL conducts research in neuroscience and biomedical engineering. Together we provided students with an introduction to research and science with hands-on activities.
Students were introduced to Phillip McKenzie at the Brain-Computer Interfaces workshops. Philip, a C-4 quadriplegic, is part of a research program in which he has several electrodes implanted into his brain. When Phillip's brain is connected to a computer, he is able to complete tasks, control robots, and play games only using brain power. It's truly remarkable technology and was a great experience for the students.
Phillip moves the red dot on the screen by thinking about using his right arm.
Being a part of the Community Ambassador programs helps us to get more people on bikes and spread the word about the club and bike riding in general.
We would like to see more people practicing safe riding, using proper signals, and more protected bike lanes.
Community Ambassadors can break down barriers to biking by being visible in the community and encouraging others to get out and ride.
Follow along and learn more about Ruach Bicycle Club at the links below!
