Conferences and Presentations - Fall 2021

Laurel Davis-Delano, PhD, professor of sociology, co-presented “White pleasure and Native struggle: Conveyance and interpretation of Native American identity” at the American Sociological Association virtual conference in August 2021. Her co-authors were Joseph P. Gone (Department of Anthropology, Harvard University, and Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School) and Sita Strother (JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.).

Adam E. Feit, PhD, assistant professor of exercise science, co-presented the research from his dissertation, titled “Understanding the use of psychological skills and strategies in collegiate strength and conditioning” at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology virtual conference in October 2021. His co-presenters were Elizabeth M. Mullin, PhD, associate professor of exercise science and chair of the Department of Exercise Science and Athletic Training; Jasmin Hutchinson, PhD, professor of exercise science; and Brian Thompson, PhD, professor of exercise science and director of strength and conditioning.

Heather Gilmour, EdD, and Julie Wienski, EdD, both assistant professors of sport management and recreation, co-presented "Engaging Students in the Hybrid Classroom" at the Teaching Professor Conference in New Orleans in June 2021.

Joan M. Giovannini, MEd, adjunct education faculty, co-presented “Grading alternatives: ‘I got a good grade, but I didn’t learn anything’: How traditional grading structures interfere with equitable outcomes” at the Center for Urban Education Community of Teaching Symposium: Teaching through an Equity Lens held at Holyoke Community College in October 2021.

Steven W. Groccia, PhD, assistant professor of physical education, and Longxi Li and Meiqi Zhang, doctoral students in physical education teaching and administration, co-presented “Utilizing the personalized system of instruction (PSI) for remote physical education” at the virtual SHAPE America National Convention in April 2021.

Robert Gruber, PhD, assistant professor of philosophy, presented “Should we prioritize the welfare of animals over the welfare of people?” at the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Philosophy Invited Speaker Series in Richmond, Va., in October 2021.

Loni Kearney, MS, PA-C, assistant professor of physician assistant studies, and Meghan Migeon, DMSc, PA-C, associate professor of physician assistant studies, co-presented “A recipe for success: Creating and assessing program-specific competencies” at the Physician Assistant Education Association virtual education forum in October 2021.

Stephen A. Maris, PhD, assistant professor of exercise science and graduate coordinator, presented “The impact of exercise on vascular responsiveness to angiotensin II infusion as a novel method to measure cardiovascular function” at the New England American College of Sports Medicine Conference in Providence, R.I., in October 2021.

Matthew Mills, MA, ATC, and Brett Winston, PhD, ATC, both assistant professors of athletic training, co-presented “Designing and implementing problem-based learning to supplement clinical experiences” at the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions virtual conference in October 2021.

Michelle Moosbrugger, PhD, associate professor of physical education and chair of the Department of Physical Education and Health Education, co-presented “PETE/HETE Student Teachers’ Experiences Implementing an E-Cigarette Prevention Curriculum” at the virtual SHAPE America National Convention in April 2021. Her co-presenters were Christie Gonzalez-Toro, PhD’17; Tim Losee, PhD’19; Peter Stapleton, PhD’17; Staci Drewson, PhD’15; Shawn Ladda, EdD, G’85; and Irene Cucina, PhD’99.

Elizabeth M. Mullin, PhD, associate professor of exercise science and sport studies, co-presented “Transitioning into academic leadership positions: What to know and consider” at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology virtual conference in October 2021.

Oliver J.C. Rick, PhD, assistant professor of sports management and recreation, co-presented “Outdoor recreation, COVID-19 and the post-‘Anthropause’” at the virtual Sport, Animals, and Ethics Conference in May 2021. Rick also co-presented “Chinese sport, celebrity role models, and a burgeoning middle-class social identity” at the virtual AIESEP Scientific Conference in June 2021. His co-presenter was Jack L. Li, MS, MEd, a doctoral student and teaching fellow in the physical education program. In addition, Rick virtually co-presented “Downhill BMX, digital media, and DIY urbanism” virtually at the Leisure Studies Association Annual Conference in July 2021.

Sara Scribner, PhD, assistant professor of special education, presented “Oh, now that you mention it, they were all Black: Omissions of identity beyond disability in discussions around challenging behavior and community membership” at the New England Educational Research Organization virtual conference in April 2021. At the same conference, she also co-presented “Support, not silencing: Lessons learned from a multi-year PAR study.” Scribner also co-presented “I am not a researcher:” Lessons learned from an ‘inclusive’ research study” at the Society for Disability Studies virtual conference in April 2021. 

Martin C. Shell, MFA, professor of theater arts, co-presented a workshop titled “Integrating actor training and improvisation into patient centered communication, cultural competencies, and rapport” at the Mayo Clinic Humanities in Medicine Symposium: Engaging Across Disciplines: Toward a Practice of Transdisciplinarity held virtually in September and October 2021.

Brian Thompson, PhD, professor of exercise science and director of strength and conditioning, presented “How to continue to develop as a strength coach at any level” at the virtual National Strength and Conditioning Association virtual Connecticut State Clinic in June 2021. Thompson also presented “Developing a year-long strength training program for wrestling” at the National Wrestling Coaches Association virtual conference in July 2021.

Lori Vaughn, OTD, professor and chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy; Elizabeth McAnulty, OTD, associate professor of occupational therapy; and Nicole Wassell, MA, assistant professor of physical education and health education, co-presented “Online IPE assignment modification: Adapted physical education and occupational therapy collaboration during the pandemic” at the Interprofessional Education Collaborative virtual poster fair in October 2021.

Lorie Woodson, EdD, assistant professor and coordinator of the anatomy and physiology laboratory, presented “Analysis of student engagement and learning using real-time assessment strategies” at the Association for Biology Laboratory Education virtual conference in June 2021.

Sofija Zagarins, PhD, associate professor of public health, and Megan Harvey, PhD, assistant professor of health science, co-presented “The association between established diet quality indices and gestational weight gain in Hispanic women” at the joint annual meetings of the Society for Epidemiologic Research and the Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research in San Diego, Calif., in June 2021. At the same conference, Harvey and Zagarins co-presented “The association between diet quality indices and gestational age and birth weight among Latinas.”