I spoke at TEDxDetroit!
TEDxDetroit is an independently organized TED event. TEDx brings the spirit of TED’s mission of ideas worth spreading to local communities around the globe. The TEDx program began in 2009. TEDxDetroit is among the oldest and largest TEDx events worldwide.
You can watch my presentation from Wednesday, September 18, 2024 using the link below. I speak around the 4:42:30 timestamp.
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Robotics Outreach Ambassadors of 2024”
September 10, 2024
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2024 TEDxDetroit Speakers Announced”
August 16, 2024
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Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi Makes History As The First Black Woman To Obtain A Ph.D. In Robotics At The University Of Michigan”
May 15, 2024
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Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi Makes History As The First Black Woman To Obtain A Ph.D. In Robotics At The University Of Michigan”
May 14, 2024
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Dr. Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi speaks at THREE Graduation Ceremonies!
I had the honor of being selected to speak at not one, not two, but THREE graduation ceremonies at the University of Michigan: College of Engineering Graduate Student Ceremony (May 1, 2024), Commencement (May 4, 2024), and Black Celebratory (May 4, 2024).
A portion of my Commencement speech was featured in the official University of Michigan 2024 Spring Commencement Recap video.
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First Black woman to earn U-M Robotics PhD speaks at commencement”
May 4, 2024
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Spectrum Center announces 2024 award winners”
April 16, 2024
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Introducing the 2024 Bouchet Society Inductees”
April 12, 2024
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Bouchet Reception
Named for the first African American doctoral recipient in the United States, the Bouchet Society recognizes outstanding scholarly achievement and promotes diversity and excellence in doctoral education. This video shows the recording of the livestream for the induction ceremony at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor on Friday, April 12, 2024. Inductees were introduced and delivered a 3-minute thesis presentation of their research.
IEEE Spectrum Video Friday
My work was showcased in the Friday, April 5, 2024 edition of the IEEE Spectrum Video Friday.
“Cassie is able to walk on sand, gravel, and rocks inside the Robot Playground at the University of Michigan.”
Microsoft Future Leaders in Robotics and AI Seminar Series at the University of Maryland
The Future Leaders in Robotics and AI: Celebrating Diversity and Innovation Seminar Series is part of the University of Maryland and Microsoft Robotics and Diversity Initiative, sponsored by Microsoft DC Metro Engineering Site. This is a nationwide online seminar series for PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, or early-career professionals, especially underrepresented minorities and women. The seminar series will highlight the latest research and innovation in the field of robotics and AI. The series is intended to provide exposure and mentorship opportunities to the speakers, build a network of innovators across the country, and support the speakers’ career planning.
I presented on March 15, 2024.
PhD Defense
I defended my doctoral dissertation on January 18, 2024.
IEEE Spectrum Video Friday
My work was showcased in the Friday, November 24, 2023 edition of the IEEE Spectrum Video Friday.
“Cassie Blue showcases its ability to navigate a moving walkway, a common yet challenging scenario in human environments. Cassie Blue can walk on to and off of a 1.2 meter-per-second moving treadmill and reject disturbances caused by a tugging gantry and sub-optimal approach angle caused by operator error. The key to Cassie Blue’s success is a new controller featuring a novel combination of virtual constraint-based control and a model predictive controller applied on the often-neglected ankle motor. This technology paves the way for robots to adapt and function in dynamic, real-world settings.”
3 Minute Thesis Competition
The goal of Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition is to stimulate students to develop skills for effectively communicating their research in language appropriate for a non-specialist audience. I participated in 2023 at the University of Michigan, College of Engineering competition and won Engineering Innovation Runner-Up ($3000 prize).
Skip to time-stamp 45:19 for my talk in the video below.
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Celebrating the Robotics Outreach Ambassadors of 2023”
August 23, 2023
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The 2022 Robotics Outreach Ambassadors”
August 26, 2022
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“Why the McNeils give: Family legacy and a shared commitment to diversity”
May 20, 2022
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“Announcing the 2021 Robotics Outreach Ambassadors”
August 31, 2021
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“Data Robotics” Tech Talk hosted by BDPA and Daugherty — August 17, 2021
BDPA is a premier organization focused on nurturing and developing diverse working professionals and future IT leaders in STEM and all digital technology fields. Daugherty Business Solutions is a consulting consulting firm that works with its clients on a variety of business challenges.
On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, I along with my colleagues Eva Mungai and Grant Gibson were invited to BDPA’s monthly Tech Talk that was co-hosted with Daugherty to speak about our research work as Robotics PhD students. Below is the recording from that talk.
“A Scientist Walks into a Bar” — May 11, 2021
"A Scientist Walks into a Bar" is a monthly talk show at The Hideout in Chicago, IL. My colleague Eva Mungai and I went on the show on May 11, 2021. Here is the recording.
"Dosunmu-Ogunbi wins college leadership award”
March 24, 2017
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“MechSE undergraduate women named Knights of St. Patrick”
February 3, 2017
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“Scholarship Impact: Wami Dosunmu-Ogunbi”
November 22, 2016
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“This undergrad has perfected the balancing act”
April 15, 2016
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