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The Clipboard Spring 2007 |
Department of Kinesiology College of Human Sciences Iowa State University |
******************************************************** Student Accomplishments The students of Kinesiology made the Department proud in so many ways this spring. “Congratulations to all these fine undergraduate students and to the faculty and staff for your work with them,” said Jerry Thomas, Department Chair. Below you will find some of the students who received honors and recognition this spring. Students ranked among the top 2% in the College of Human Sciences Danielle Barkema (senior in HHP) Rachel Bell (sophomore in diet and exercise) Ivy Elsbernd (sophomore in HHP) Elizabeth Hageman (junior in HHP) Darcy Kruger (sophomore in HHP) Isaac Miller (junior in HHP) Mckenze Schultz (senior in HHP) Amy Vos (sophomore (in diet and exercise) Karla Walsh (sophomore in HHP) |
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********************************************************* At the spring Honors Poster Presentations, Kinesiology faculty were involved in eleven projects. Six Kinesiology students made their presentations and in addition, faculty advised five students from other majors. They all made us proud! Kinesiology Students: Yolanda Coil, exercise science-human medicine, Stress Reactivity in Overweight and Normal Weight 8-18 Year Old Boys, advised by Joe Eisenmann
April Hoffmeyer, exercise science-pre-physical therapy, Impact Variability in Runners with a History of Lower Extremity Overuse Injury, advised by Stacy Meardon and Tim Derrick
Brad Julius, exercise science-human medicine, Evidence of Bone Turnover Following an Acute Impact Bout, advised by Tim Derrick
Nicole Lokenvitz, exercise science-pre-physical therapy, The Effect of Support Surface on Walking Balance in Healthy Young Adults, advised by Ann Smiley-Oyen
Annette Poduska, exercise science human medicine, Computer Model Construction of the Human Foot, advised by Tim Derrick
Andrea Sulewski, athletic training, Research-based Evidence for the Proprioceptive Rehabilitation of Ankle Injuries, advised by Ann Smiley-Oyen
Students outside of Kinesiology included: Katie Elsbernd, mathematics & French, Teaching Math Through Dance, advised by Janice Baker
Heather Newhouse, biochemistry, Case Study-Overtraining in IronMan Training Using Perceived Effort, Heart Rate, and Salivary Cortisol Levels as Markers, advised by Rick Sharp
Jessica Northey, accounting and political science, Baby It’s Cold Outside, Foxtrot Choreography, advised by Janice Baker
Elizabeth Vanderah, biology, Perspectives on Evolving Modern Dance, advised by Janice Baker
Katherine Wiegert, biology, Motor Learning, Retention, and Transfer in People with Parkinson’s Disease, advised by Ann Smiley-Oyen
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************************************************************* Dr. Smiley-Oyen Named Outstanding Honors Mentor Dr. Ann Smiley-Oyen, Associate Professor in health and human performance, received the Award for Excellence in Honors Mentoring and Advising from the Iowa State University Honors program. Dr. Smiley-Oyen was recognized during the Honors program poster presentation and reception on April 25. “Ann has always worked with Honors students in her lab and included them on many research projects. She has advised a number of Honors theses. We are very proud of Ann and her work and this award is well-deserved”, says Dr. Jerry Thomas, Department Chair. This is the second time a Kinesiology faculty member has received this award in the past 5 years. Dr. Tim Derrick received the award in 2003.
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************************************************************* Outstanding Kinesiology Students Shine at Carolyn Siskoff, and April Hoffmeyer played key roles during recent graduation ceremonies and demonstrated the superb quality of students in Kinesiology. Carolyn Siskoff, a graduating senior in Kinesiology from Davenport, Iowa, led the procession as the student marshal in the College of Human Sciences graduation celebration. During her college career, Carolyn provided leadership for the Women in Science and Engineering program, served as president of the Pre-Physical Therapy Club, and led a team for Destination Iowa State. She volunteered at the Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy Center at Iowa State, the Mary Greeley Physical Therapy Clinic in Ames, and the Genesis West Medical Center in Davenport. April Hoffmeyer, a senior in Kinesiology and a native of Sioux City, Iowa, was selected to represent the College of Human Sciences as its student marshal at the University’s spring commencement. April was selected because of her “well-rounded accomplishments, including excellent grades, honors project, extensive high-quality service, professional activities, and character”, according to Jackie Blount, Associate Dean of the College of Human Sciences. As student marshal, April carried the banner for the College of Human Sciences at the university commencement ceremony in Hilton Coliseum on May 5th. CHS Dean, Cheryl Achterberg, introduced April at the university ceremony and made a few comments about her many accomplishments. April was also asked todeliver a brief speech on behalf of all graduating students at the college commencement ceremony on May 4th. April graduated with distinction, completed the Honors Program and is a member of a number of honor societies. While at Iowa State, she served on the Human Sciences Student Council, organized more than 15 events to raise funds for the Children’s Miracle Network, and mentored students on current issues and concerns, through the GRIP program. She worked as a student assistant for the Cyclone Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy Clinic and served as both a Cyclone Aide and a Student Ambassador. Dan Determan, incoming president of the Human Sciences Student Council, also presented April with the very first CHS Graduating Student of the Year award during the College graduation ceremony. Kinesiology was honored to have such wonderful students representing the department during graduation ceremonies. They have both served the department, college and university very well during the college careers. We look forward to hearing about their future successes. |
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************************************************************* Exemplary Peer Mentor Award Winners The University recognized two Kinesiology Peer Mentors as “exemplary” this spring. Dawn Caffrey, received the award as a “returning mentor” and Kathleen Houston was selected as one of the winners in the “class-affiliated mentor” category. There are over 150 mentors working with learning communities across campus. Seventeen exemplary mentors were selected for recognition. This is the sixth year that the awards have been given. “Both of them have done a fine job. They made a difference with the new Kinesiology majors in helping them to understand our Department and ISU,” says Dr. Jerry Thomas, Department Chair. Kathleen graduated in May with a B.S. in the community and public health option and Dawn will complete her internship in health & fitness management this summer and graduate in August. Congratulations Dawn and Kathleen!
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************************************************************* Kinesiology Scholarship Winners 2007-08 The Kinesiology Scholarship & Awards Committee & faculty selected the following students for scholarships & awards for the 2007-08 academic year. Dean Anderson served as Chair and the committee members included Dr. Ann Smiley-Oyen, Dr. Frank Schabel, Cindy Frederickson and Carol Cordell. Congratulations students! Germaine G. Guiot Outstanding Senior Award Harry Schmidt Outstanding Senior Award National Association for Sport & Physical Education Outstanding Student Award Stephanie Stumpf Germaine G. Guiot Scholarship Barbara E. Forker Leadership Award Barbara E. Forker Scholarship Beran International Service Scholarship Robert Watkins & Mary Schwartz Athletic Training Achievement Award Winifred Tilden High Scholar Award - Undergraduate Students Winifred Tilden High Scholar Award - Graduate Students HHP Doctoral Teaching Award Honor Societies and Other Honors Earned Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Fall: Lindsay Thompson Spring: Danielle Barkema Congratulations to the students below who attended Iowa State under one of the scholarship programs listed below. Graduates for 2007 include: George Washing Carver Scholarship Multicultural Visions Program Scholarship Hixson Opportunity Awards |
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