November 21, 2024
According to the article, researchers found that a quick lateral shake of the head, dubbed a "spontaneous headshake after a kinematic event" (SHAAKE), may indicate a concussion. UW–Madison's Julie Stamm, who was not involved in the study, said it was “long overdue” to recognize this headshake in a more formal way.
November 8, 2024
UW–Madison alumna Mayrena Hernandez, who earned her PhD in kinesiology from the School of Education in 2022, was recently quoted in a USA Today article discussing the role of athletic trainers in addressing the needs of young athletes.
November 6, 2024
UW–Madison’s new Tribal Educational Promise Program, announced by Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin in Dec. 2023, offers full financial support for undergraduate degrees to Wisconsin residents who are enrolled members of federally recognized Wisconsin Indian tribes.
October 30, 2024
Multiple media outlets have tapped into the expertise of UW–Madison’s Julie Stamm in recent discussions about concussion treatment and management.
September 24, 2024
Postdoctoral fellow Kaylin Didier and professor of kinesiology Bill Schrage are leading a project that aims to increase understanding of how radiation — which exists in high levels on the journey to Mars — affects human immune cells.
September 20, 2024
Professor Luis Columna is championing more diverse voices in the field of kinesiology.
September 18, 2024
Kinesiology professor Dane Cook and his lab are leading research on chronic multisymptom illnesses, including long COVID.
September 18, 2024
New kinesiology faculty member Jacob Meyer is interested in developing and testing behavioral interventions to treat mental health conditions, particularly depression. In particular, he’s exploring ways to integrate movement into mental health treatment and determine how physical activity actually changes mood at the molecular and mechanistic levels.
September 9, 2024
A leader in the School of Education has been honored for her exemplary mentorship of scholars across campus by the University of Wisconsin Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR).
September 9, 2024
As the 2024-25 academic year gets underway, UW–Madison’s Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program is welcoming a new director for the first time in more than two decades. Patrick Hills-Meyer is taking over the leadership role from Andy Winterstein, who retired this summer after spending 38 years on campus — including serving since 1998 as director of the program.