Francine was born and raised on Long Island, New York. She graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 2023 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and an additional major in Biomedical Engineering. During her time at Carnegie Mellon, she was a member of the varsity track and field team, competing in the long jump and triple jump. She also worked as a part-time route setter at a local climbing gym. Her passion for sports inspired her to pursue research in biomechanics.
Research
Her research will focus on investigating the effects of running shoes and surface properties on running performance using forward dynamics musculoskeletal simulation. her research will focus on investigating the effects of running shoes and surface properties on running performance using forward dynamics musculoskeletal simulation.
External Activities
US-UK Fulbright Loughborough University Award