Semifinalists for Exercise Science Regional Research Awards to Give Presentations Today

Ricky Perry, from left, Samantha Mohler and Sarah Ramey
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Ricky Perry, from left, Samantha Mohler and Sarah Ramey

Three University of Arkansas exercise science students who are semifinalists for awards from the Central States Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine will give presentations on their research from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, in Room 311 of the Health, Physical Education and Research Building.

Ricky Perry, a doctoral student, will give a presentation titled "Autograph and Physical Activity Improves Force Recovery from Volumetric Muscle Loss." Tyrone Washington is his faculty adviser.

Samantha Mohler, a master's student, will give a presentation titled "Determining the Appropriate Timing of Administration for Baseline Computerized Neurocognitive Testing (CNT) Following Maximal Exertion - Preliminary Analysis." R.J. Elbin is her faculty adviser.

Sarah Ramey, an undergraduate student will give a presentation titled "Cancer Cachexia: Metabolic Changes in Carbohydrate Metabolism of the Liver." Nicholas Greene is her faculty adviser.

The presentations are part of the Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation Research Seminar Series. The seminars are free and open to the public. The series is intended to expose students and faculty to research being conducted in the department.

Contacts

Heidi S. Wells, director of communications
College of Education and Health Professions
479-575-3138, heidisw@uark.edu

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