Instructor Jackie Lakin wins "Name the Sims" contest

Congratulations to Jackie Lakin, winner of last week’s “Name the Sims” contest! Lakin, an instructor, often uses the Sims in her courses and has become familiar with the entire Sim family. Lakin submitted the following winning names for the members of the Sim family:

• SimMan (the “mom”) – Gyneco (Gynny) Sim
• SimMan 3G (the “dad”) – Manuel (Manny) Sim
• SimMan Mobile – Travis (Trav) Sim
• SimBaby – Neona (Neo) Sim

Lakin’s creative names are based in the health sciences; for example, “gyneco” is used in the formation of compound words relating to “woman” or “female,” such as gynecology. “Gynny” is the winning nickname. Also, “neona” is a creative invention relating to “neonatal” or “neo,” meaning “new.” For her winning contribution, Lakin takes home a PTC sweatshirt. Staff members in PTC’s Healthcare Alliance department narrowed down the results to the “Top 4” nominees, which included submissions from Lakin, nursing student Katie Cooper, business administration student James Hinrichs, and nursing student Katie Holmstrom.

The new, high-tech SimMen (simulation manikins) are being used for students enrolled in healthcare programs that allow students to experience realistic patient scenarios in the classroom. The Sims talk, have heartbeats, bleed, and more! During the contest, the Sims were on display, and students and staff were encouraged to stop by the display, meet the Sims, and submit names for each.


Photo: Lakin poses with "Mr. Bones," a model skeleton.