Holly Olvera graduated from Boise State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis in Biomedical Engineering in 2023. She is currently working towards getting her PhD in Biomedical Engineering at Boise State while exploring breathing biomechanics of infants. Outside of the lab, Holly enjoys spending time outdoors cycling, hiking with her dog, and coaching soccer.

Abby Brittain graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor and Master of Science degrees.  Her previous research experience is in sport biomechanics, and she is currently exploring a new side of biomechanics in the BABI lab while pursuing her PhD at Boise State. She loves working with infants and children of all ages and enjoys exploring musculoskeletal injury and disorder prevention at early stages of childhood development. Abby can be found outside of the lab doing any and every type of physical activity including CrossFit, hiking, biking, and playing a variety of sports.

Yafa Benavidez graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 2024, and currently pursuing a Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Her research is on the biomechanics of bed-sharing with the aim to better understand SUID (sudden unexpected infant death). She also has a secondary role in the lab of supporting PhD students. In her free time, she enjoys playing ultimate frisbee with some local club teams, and skiing when the season is right.

John Collins has a bachelors degree in athletic training and a masters in kinesiology emphasis in biomechanics. He has worked in different motion analysis labs ranging from military health to pediatrics before beginning the Biomedical Engineering PhD program at Boise State University. As a part of the Boise Applied Biomechanics of Infants lab, he is working on ways to better protect the location of the hip joint center in both kids with typically developing hips as well as those who may have developmental dysplasia of the hip. The goal of this work is to better inform clinical decision making. Outside of the lab, John enjoys, running, fly fishing, and coaching little league.

Andrew is a senior at Boise State University, pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He
supports research across the whole lab and assists with data collection, processing, and
analysis for multiple projects. He was born in Stockton, California and served in the United
States Navy for 4 years before starting at Boise State. Andrew enjoys biking, hiking, kayaking,
and exploring the great outdoors with his dog, Syldra.

Shameka Kimmel is a transfer student, pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science degree at Boise State University in Mechanical Engineering. She is in her final semester, planning to graduate in May of 2025. Shameka enjoys doing puzzles, practicing her photography or watching a good movie with her dogs during her free time.

Safeer is a Research Scientist in the BABI Lab. He is from Dhaka, Bangladesh, and over the last 12 years, has lived in Georgia, Missouri, Arkansas, and of course Idaho. At the BABI Lab, Safeer is exploring the biomechanics of how babies move and use their muscles during motor tasks, and what infant surrogate breathing models can tell us about carbon dioxide rebreathing in different commercial infant products. Safeer’s favorite aspects of the BABI Lab are the friendship he feels with every member of the lab, and the ease and transparency with which everyone in the lab communicates with each other on all matters professional, personal, or otherwise. Outside of work, you can find Safeer on road trips with his wife Ridi, making all kinds of music, and hiking the beautiful trails in and around the Boise metro area.

Wyatt Davis graduated from the University of Texas – Austin with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering and a minor in Business Foundations. He is now working towards his Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Boise State University while being a Graduate Research Assistant in the BABI Lab. Wyatt enjoys working on a variety of projects covering several areas of research in the BABI Lab. He is currently studying infant movement and respiration in commercial baby gear.  When not in the lab, Wyatt enjoys mountain biking and hiking in the foothills around Boise.

Sarah Goldrod graduated from Boise State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis in Biomedical Engineering and received her Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2023. 

Danielle Siegel graduated from Boise State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis in Biomedical Engineering and Applied Mathematics. She is currently working towards getting her PhD in Biomedical Engineering at Boise State as a Graduate Research Assistant in the BABI Lab. She enjoys working with the babies that come into the lab and learning more about their motor functions. Her primary focus of study is how babies achieve motor milestones, and what that means for safety in commercial baby gear. In her free time, Danielle enjoys teaching dance at a local studio and being a part of F.U.S.E. Dance Collaboration. Danielle is excited to be a part of the new BABI lab research team here at Boise State.