Category: Department of Kinesiology

Paper from UW-Madison’s Miller recognized by American Kinesiology Association

UW–Madison’s Kathleen Miller has received honorable mention recognition in the 2020 American Kinesiology Association (AKA) National Graduate Student Writing Award competition. Miller is a doctoral student with the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology and a predoctoral trainee in the UW Cardiovascular Research Center. This award was given for her first-author manuscript titled, “Age-Related Reductions …

Working on Grand Challenges project a transformative experience for Bartloff

UW–Madison PhD student Jennifer Bartloff felt lucky to have the opportunity to join the Grand Challenges team led by faculty members Kreg Gruben (Department of Kinesiology) and Peter Adamczyk (Department of Mechanical Engineering) soon after her move to Madison in 2019. Grand Challenges is an initiative within the School of Education that supports meaningful research …

NIH grant to help Schrage improve understanding in how women, men regulate blood flow in brains

There are clear differences between men and women when it comes to how blood flow within their brains respond to stressors. The incidence of strokes, for example, is much lower in females until they experience menopause. After their hormone level changes, their risk rises. Yet there is little known about why this is the case. …

Class of 2020 spotlight: Rosborough sets sights on career in public health

Despite the difficult final weeks away from campus, members of the Class of 2020 look to the next chapter in their lives. Cecilia Rosborough is one such spring graduate, hoping to lead and inspire her community through a career in public health. Next week, she will graduate with a bachelor of science in kinesiology, as well as …

Charania named UW-Madison’s 2020 Newman Civic Fellow

By Xai Xiong, Morgridge Center for Public Service communications UW–Madison named student Shehrose Charania as its 2020 Newman Civic Fellow. Charania joins 290 community-committed students representing Campus Compact member colleges and universities from 39 states, Washington, D.C., Mexico, and Greece. Newman Civic Fellows are nominated by university presidents and chancellors for their potential for public …

‘Porchtraits’ a snapshot of our School of Education community

The world looks very different than it did just over one month ago. These are unprecedented and uncertain times, with people experiencing a mix of emotions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Indeed, living through a situation like this is new to all of us. While the challenges are many, it’s important to remember you are …

UW-Madison’s Kuhrasch offers tips to help parents keep their kids active

As the COVID-19 pandemic shuts down schools across the nation, many parents are concerned about keeping their children active without the help of physical education (PE) classes. But UW–Madison’s Cindy Kuhrasch, who oversees the School of Education’s physical education teacher education program, sees these new circumstances as an opportunity to showcase the full potential that …

UW–Madison School of Education No. 1 among public institutions in U.S. News rankings

UW–Madison’s School of Education and several of its programs are once again ranked among the very best in the nation in the 2021 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools rankings released Tuesday, March 17. UW–Madison is home to the No. 1-ranked public school of education in the nation, a distinction it is sharing …

UW-Madison’s Fields taking part in ‘Preparing to Care’ events

UW–Madison’s Beth Fields is helping lead sessions of an upcoming series of events titled, “Preparing to Care.” A preview of the series notes: “No one is ever prepared to become a caregiver for a loved one diagnosed with dementia. This series is designed to help you prepare and plan for the future.” These events are …

UW-Madison’s Bell receives National Achievement Award for Athletic Trainers

UW–Madison’s David Bell recently received the National Achievement Award for Athletic Trainers from the Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society (PRiSM). Bell is a national leader in examining the risks associated with sports specialization and youth athletics. He is an associate professor with the Department of Kinesiology‘s athletic training program, and director of the Wisconsin Injury in …