Archive-Student Awards
Carter, April; Helle, Breena; Helle, Nicole & Matta, Dorothy. Physiological & biomechanical comparison of heel-toe running and the pose technique. Truman State University Undergraduate Student Research Stipend, $2,000; Dr. Michael Bird, mentor stipend, $1,000. (2005)
Day, Gregory. An investigation of self-care knowledge of underclassmen and their use of on-campus health care services. Truman State University Undergraduate Student Research Stipend, $2,000; Dr. Janice Clark-Young, mentor stipend, $1,000. (2005)
Fulmer, Calie & Smith, Abbie. Correlations among variations in amino acid pools, salivary immunoglobulin A levels and exercise performance across a season of competitive swimming. Truman State University Undergraduate Student Research Stipend, $2,000; Dr. Alex Koch, mentor stipend, $1,000. (2005)
Heiserman, Lindsey & Provance, Stephanie. Stretching duration and hamstring flexibility. Truman State University Undergraduate Student Research Stipend, $2,000; Evonne Bird, mentor stipend, $1,000. (2005)
Kane, Sami. Does caffeine cause fat loss? Truman State University Undergraduate Student Research Stipend, $2,000; Dr. Alex Koch, mentor stipend, $1,000. (2005)
Kresl, Laura. Assessment of stressful life events in rural alternative education students. Truman State University Undergraduate Student Research Stipend, $2,000; Dr. Carolyn Cox, mentor stipend, $1,000. (2005)
Loughead, Lindsay. The differences in teaching effectiveness and student satisfaction using civic engagement versus traditional methods. Truman State University Undergraduate Student Research Stipend, $2,000; Dr. Roberta Donahue, mentor stipend, $1,000. (2005)
Marchbanks, Tiffany. Meningitis prevention project. Truman State University Undergraduate Student Research Stipend, $2,000; Jennifer Eldridge-Houser, mentor stipend, $1,000. (2005)
Blyth, Alison. The effect of concentric training on the swim start. Truman State University Undergraduate Student Research Stipend, $2,000; Dr. Michael Bird, mentor stipend, $1,000. (2003)
Buford, Britni. The effect of "GAKIC" (amino-keto acid blend) on high-intensity intermittent cycling exercise. Truman State University Undergraduate Student Research Stipend, $2,000; Dr. Alex Koch, mentor stipend, $1,000. (2003)
Degenhardt, Christina. Perception of Bioterrorism Threat among Rural Northeast Missouri Residents. Truman State University Undergraduate Student Research Stipend, $2,000. Dr. Carol Cox, mentor stipend, $1,000. (2003)
Buza, Rosemarie. The Moderating Effect of Multiethnic Identity on the Relationship Among Various Psychological Factors Associated with Exercise Behaviors. Truman State University Undergraduate Student Research Stipend, $2,000; Dr. Chris Lantz, mentor stipend, $1,000. (2003)
Zidon, Leah. Use of Horizontal and Vertical Plyometric Training to Compare Increases in Speed and Vertical Jump Height. Truman State University Undergraduate Student Research Stipend, $2,000; Dr. Michael Bird, mentor stipend, $1,000. (2003)
Petersen, Matthew & Wherry, Amanda. Salivary IgA Response to a Rugby Match. Truman State University Undergraduate Student Research Stipend, $2,000; Dr. Alex Koch, mentor stipend, $1,000. (2002)
Clouse, Sara; Hembree, Megan; & Toigo, Alan. Ombudsmen in the State of Missouri. Truman State University Undergraduate Student Research Stipend, $2,000; Dr. Carol Cox, mentor stipend, $1,000. (2002)
Wargin, Kristin & Meyer, Mary. An Analysis of the Treatment of Skinfold Assessment in Missouri Public Colleges. Truman State University Undergraduate Student Research Stipend, $2,000. Dr. Beverly Tremain, mentor stipend, $1,000. (2002)
Buford, Britni. The Effects of "GAKIC" (amino-keto acid blend) on Repeated High-Intensity Anaerobic Cycling Performance. Truman State University Undergraduate Student Research Stipend, $2,000; Dr. Alex Koch, mentor stipend, $1,000. (2002)
Welsch, Elizabeth. EMG Activity of the Pectoralis Major and Anterior Deltoid during Three Upper Body Lifts. Truman State University Undergraduate Student Research Stipend, $2,000; Dr. Jerry Mayhew, mentor stipend, $1,000. (2002)
Summers, S., & Conley, C. A Comparison of High School and Collegiate Softball Pitchers. Truman State University Undergraduate Research Project, $2,000 (1999)
Kerksick, C. Electromyographical Comparison of Two Lat-Pull Variations. Truman State University Undergraduate Research Project, $2,000 (1999)
Russo, Houghtlin, "Health beliefs and behaviors among Asian Indians in the US": Truman Summer Grant, $1,500 (1998)
West, Auer, "Academic stress of international students: Comparison of student and faculty perceptions": Truman Summer Grant, $1,500 (1998)
Peeters, B. Materials grant from Metabolic Nutrition (creatine phosphate), $2,000 (1996)
Peeters, B. Materials grant from Sport Pharma (creatine monohydrate), $2,000 (1996)
Peeters, B. Materials grant from Metabolic Nutrition (HML), $1,500 (1996)
Student Awards
Alan Toigo (HS), Student Excellence Award (2003)
Abigail Souders (ES), Serve Center Award for Service (2003)
Erin Machens (HS), Finalist for Student Hall of Fame (2003)
Research featured in publications of Muscular Development, Muscle
and Fitness, and Shape.
Alan Heincker, Matt Helbig, Mike Nelson, Rebecca Kudrna, Lindsay
Weese, Leah Zidon, Sara Murray, Anna Sonderman, Britni Buford, A.
Souders, Academic All-MIAA (2003)
Meghan Burkett, Sarah Dance, A. Souders, MIAA Presidential
Scholars (2003)
40 students named to the MIAA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll
(2003)
M. Helbig, Elizabeth Economon, NCAA Division II All-American
(2003)
Diana Betsworth, Christina Blose, Alison Blyth, S. Dance, Kelli
Dudley, Ellen Frick, Academic All-Americans (2003)
B. Buford, S. Dance, K. Dudley, Verizon Academic All-American
First-Team (2003)
Austin George, B. Buford, S. Dance, K. Dudley, Verizon Academic
All-District VII First-Team (2003)
Elizabeth Economon, A. Souders, Verizon Academic All-District VII
Second Team (2003)
B. Buford, E. Frick, K. Dudley, Dean’s Recognition of Academic
Excellence Award (2003)
K. Dudley, NACDA Postgraduate Scholarship Finalist (2003)
Eileen Webber, Casie Curfman, Robyn Hiatt: Who’s Who Among
American College Students, (2003)
Casie Curfman, Nichole Grasch, Robyn Hiatt, Jackie Neuwoehner,
Karissa Weidinger, Eileen Webber; National Achievement Academy
Award, (2003)
Nichole Grasch, AAHE Health Education Major of the Year, (2003)
Casie Curfman, ASHA National Undergraduate Scholarship winner,
(2002)
Casie Curfman, ESG Founder’s Scholarship winner, (2002)
Nichole Grasch, Alan Toigo, Casie Curfman, Liz Carpenter, Andrew
Fischer, Robyn Hiatt, Ashley Schwartzman, Laura Green, Jennifer
Stanley: National Collegiate Education Award, (2002)
Casie Curfman, Nichole Grasch, Who’s Who Among American
College/University Students, (2002)
Maria Godefroid, Who’s Who Among American College/University
Students, (2001)
Casie Curfman, AAHE Health Education Major of the Year, (2002);
TSU Health Science Major of the Year (2002).
Melissa Seifert: Eta Sigma Gamma National Professional Health
Science Honorary Gamman of the Year Award, (2001)
Melissa Seifert: TSU/CAOC Student Excellence Award, (2001)
Melissa Seifert: Truman State University CAOC President of the
Year, (2001)
Melissa Seifert, AAHE Health Education Major of the Year, (2001).
Casie Curman: TSU Certificate of Excellence in Research,
Undergraduate Research Symposium (2001)
Amanda Jones: TSU Certificate of Excellence in Research,
Undergraduate Research Symposium (2001)
Liz Karstens, AAHE Health Education Major of the Year; CAOC
Academic Excellence Award, (2000); Who’s Who Among American
College/University Students, (2000)
Sarah West, ASHA Annual Scholarship, (1999)
Sarah West, American Alliance for Health Education (AAHE) Health
Education Major of the Year, (1999)
Amanda Miller, ASHA nominee, ASHA Annual Scholarship, (1998)
Sarah West, Truman State University CAOC President of the Year,
(1998), (1999)
Sarah West, Eta Sigma Gamma: Gamman of the Year, (1998)
Sarah West, Nominee, USA Today All-Academic Team, (1998)
Sandra Aguillon, AAHE Health Education Major of the Year, (1996)