Just how much will Nike's high-end Vaporfly running shoe change this year's Olympic marathon and track & field events? PhD studentGeoff Burnstalked with the Wall Street Journal to take a look at the tech inside the shoes.
When the Women's National Basketball Association debuted in 1997, it was a watershed moment for women. Now, more than 20 years later, the WNBA perseveres despite mounting financial challenges. Sport Management professorRod Forttalked with the New York Times about why.
Movement Science assistant professorMichael Vesia, PhD student Elana Goldenkoff, and team welcomed young scientists into the Brain Behavior Lab this fall. The visit was part of F.E.M.M.E.S., a program that encourages girls to learn and explore their potential in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Sport Management professorKetra Armstronghas been named one of nine inaugural recipients of University Diversity and Social Transformation Professorships. These scholars are internationally recognized researchers and the professorship is reserved for only the highest level of achievement.
The Michigan Concussion Center has developed two online learning opportunities that are free and open to everyone: A certification course that satisfies sport concussion training requirements in the State of Michigan, and a teach-out that helps the general public understand concussion.
Corporations pay big money to brand sporting arenas and events. The NBA G League is Gatorade's entry into the name game. Sport Management associate professorDae Hee Kwak talked to Front Office Sports about the partnership.
Patty Donohue Ebach (MS '85) has spent her career managing wellness programs and fitness facilities. She is currently the recreation manager at the Schoolcraft College Fitness Center & Sports Dome. "I have stayed in this field in one way or another for 30+ years. I have thoroughly enjoyed the ride," she said.
After getting a master's degree at Michigan State and interning for the Florida State football program, Jason Williams (AT '12)returned to U-M as an athletic trainer for the football program. "Kinesiology classes challenged me to think outside the box and become a well-rounded athletic training clinician," he said.
After six years in the Marine Corps, Movement Science student Leona Keller began her next adventure: college. After graduating, she plans to get her master’s in Athletic Training while continuing to do the research she has grown to love.
At his internship last summer, Applied Exercise Science student Mitchell Siegel helped the next wave of National Basketball Association talent prepare for the biggest night of their lives: the NBA Draft Combine.
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