Brenda Sposato Bonfiglio
Clinical Assistant Professor
Disability and Human Development
Contact
Building & Room:
438 DHSP
Address:
1640 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Office Phone:
Email:
About
Brenda is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Disability and Human Development (DHD) at UIC. She teaches graduate courses in Assistive Technology, specifically related to the area of Seating, Positioning and Wheeled Mobility, in the UIC Assistive Technology Certificate program. Brenda received a master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Virginia with a research concentration in rehabilitation engineering and has been a RESNA certified assistive technology professional (ATP) since 1997. Brenda is a frequent presenter and contributor at national and international conferences and has authored articles on rehabilitation technology.
Notable Honors
2009, Educator of the Year, UIC Department of Disability and Human Development
2001. 2010, Distinguished Service, RESNA - Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America
2007, 2009, Certificate of Appreciation, RESNA - Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America
Education
Masters of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering (MEBME), University of Virginia
BS, Biology and Mathematics, Boston College