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Rebecca F. FriesenAlumniAdvisers: J. Edward ColgateMichael Peshkin

My research is in friction-modulated surface haptics, both modeling the underlying mechanisms of how to manipulate friction forces on a screen and using this technology to create compelling haptic experiences on touchscreen displays.

PhD Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern University, 2020

MS Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern University, 2016

BA Physics, Goshen College, 2009

2018 Fall: Co-Instructor for Introduction to Dynamic Systems

2018 Summer: Workshop leader for Northwestern's New TA Conference

2017 Fall: Guest Lecturer for Experimental Engineering

2017 Spring: TA for Experimental Engineering (ME224)

2014 Fall, 2015 Fall: TA for Introduction to Dynamic Systems (ME390)

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