Mid-Atlantic Chapter

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MARC ACSM Annual Meeting
November 1-2, 2024
Lancaster, PA

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2023 MARC ACSM Annual Meeting
November 3-4, 2023
Location: Lancaster Marriott
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MARC 2023 Abstract Booklet
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For questions about the 2024 EXPO of Graduate Fair, please reach out to Brian Larouere (blarouere@setonhill.edu).

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MARC Newsletter (April 2024)

Congratulations to:
2023 College Bowl Winners:

Shane Phillips, Kristen Green, Mateo Gonzalez (New York Institute of Technology)
Alternate: Bernie Acevedo
Faculty rep- Mr. Alexander Rothstein

2023 H. Scott Kieffer Service Award:
Dr. Melissa Reed (West Chester University)

2023 Early-Stage Investigator Award:
Masoud Maghaddam (University of Maryland Eastern Shore)

2023 ACSM President’s Cup:
Michael R. Perlet (Montclair State University)

2023 Doctoral Student Investigator Award:
Jocelyn M. Delgado (Pennsylvania State University)
Nominees:
Emily Blake, University of Maryland
Michele N. D'Agata, University of Delaware
Jocelyn M. Delgado, Pennsylvania State University
James M. Heilman, University of Maryland
Nicholas A. Rizzi, University of Delaware

2023 Masters Student Investigator Award:
Michael R. Perlet (Montclaire State University)
Nominees:
Bilal A. Chaudhry, Rutgers University
Kat G. Fisher, Pennsylvania State University
Varan J Patel, University of Pittsburgh
Michael R. Perlet, Montclair State University
Serena A. Schade, University of Delaware

2023 Mathew Kerner Undergraduate Student Investigator Award:
Makenzie L. Rattigan (University of Delaware)
Nominees:
Alexandra Dembeck, Slippery Rock University
Morgan T. Fique, Towson University
Makenzie L. Rattigan, University of Delaware
Amber L. Whittaker, Salisbury University
Zeyi Wu, Syracuse University

Undergraduate Student Poster
1^st- Makenna Isles, Grove City College
2^nd- Amanda Butz, McDaniel College
3^rd- Meghan Hudson, Grove City College; Kendall Nester, East Stroudsburg University

Masters Student Poster
1^st- Brian G. Josephson, SUNY Upstate Medical University; Sarah Dellett, Syracuse University
2^nd-
3^rd- Virginia Content, Pennsylvania State University

Doctoral Student Poster
1^st- Ana Carla Salumunes, Pennsylvania State University
2^nd- Sara Mascone, University of Maryland
3^rd- Gabriel Pena, University of Maryland

Special Thank you to all the sponsors who supported MARC ACSM!:

Parvo Medics
Moravian University
AMTI
Drexel University Health Sciences
Lebanon Valley College
Messiah University, Master of Science Athletic Training
Messiah University, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Messiah University, Master of Occupational Therapy
Neumann University
Slippery Rock University
Hologic
MGC Diagnostics
Xsensor
ATCOR
COSMED
Canisius College
Drexel University Health Sciences
East Stroudsburg University
Gannon University
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ithaca College
Kean University
Lebanon Valley College
Liberty University
Merrimack College
Messiah University
Montclair State University
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Parker University Chiropractic
PennWest Edinboro
Saint Francis University
Seton Hill University
SUNY Cortland
Syracuse Falk College
The George Washington University
University of Delaware
University of Maryland College Park
University of Pittsburgh - Neuromuscular Research Lab
University of Pittsburgh - School of Education
West Chester University
West Liberty University
American University
Mary Baldwin University
Marywood University

Late October Newsletter

MARC President's Address

ACSM American Fitness Index (2023 Summary Report)

Congratulations to the new ACSM fellows in the region!:
Michael Bruneau, Jr., Ph.D. (Drexel University)
Nancy Glynn, Ph.D. (University of Pittsburgh)
Stephen Ives, Ph.D. (Skidmore College)
Anthony Kontos, Ph.D. (University of Pittsburgh)
Cayce Onks, D.O. (Penn State Health)
Tim Werner, Ph.D. (Salisbury University)

Request for ACSM Fellowship Mentors: ACSM SHI-Women is seeking mentors within the regional chapter in order to assist the SHI Women in building its mentoring program. Click Women to Fellowship Program Pathway infographic PP5 for more information.

Science Spotlight | Celebrating Dr. Steve Blair

April 9, 2024

ACSM’s From Around Field science series open to students

ACSM’s From Around the Field science webinar series is designed to provide ACSM students and members an opportunity to learn more about the diverse science our members conduct. Join us for informal discussions with our ACSM members to hear more about the topics our researchers study, the general research methodology they use and some of the interesting results their work is generating. In April, Walter Bixby, Ph.D., FACSM, will cover the physical mission requirements of the United States Naval Academy, along with detailing the resources and historical data illustrating the scores across the four-year career of a midshipman. Join us April 18, from noon to 1 p.m. EDT, for this interesting discussion. If you can’t join us live, register and we will send you the recording. Free for ACSM members. Register here.

Join the ACSM Student Volunteer Crew at the 2024 ACSM Annual Meeting

ACSM offers students the opportunity to get involved, support the annual meeting and reduce their registration fees through the student volunteer program. Students completing a full volunteer shift will receive a 50% refund of their registration fees. ACSM depends on volunteers to help with important aspects of the conference; this includes the registration area, session monitoring, help desk, logistics and more. Sign up today.

UCS symposium celebrating Dr. Steve Blair scheduled for April 26

The Department of Exercise Science at the University of South Carolina’s Arnold School of Public Health will hold a symposium celebrating the legacy of distinguished Professor Emeritus Steven N. Blair, PED, FACSM. Steve passed away in October of 2023, and as a former ACSM president (1996-97), ACSM Honor Award recipient and Joseph B. Wolfe memorial lecturer, Blair received many of the highest honors in the fields of kinesiology and public health. The symposium will take place in person, with a livestream available on the day of the event for those wishing to attend virtually. The event is free, but both online and virtual participants are asked to register ahead of time. A schedule of the symposium events and details can be found here. To read more about Steve’s legacy, visit the Arnold School of Public Health webpage.

Physical Activity Alliance March newsletter

The mission of the Physical Activity Alliance (PAA) is to lead efforts to create, support and advocate policy and system changes that enable all Americans to enjoy physically active lives. The PAA March 2024 newsletter is now available; visit the PAA website for more information.

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Stephen LoRusso, PhD
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Science Spotlight | Celebrating Dr. Steve Blair

April 9, 2024

ACSM’s From Around Field science series open to students

Join the ACSM Student Volunteer Crew at the 2024 ACSM Annual Meeting

UCS symposium celebrating Dr. Steve Blair scheduled for April 26

Physical Activity Alliance March newsletter

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We aim to foster the professional and educational development of students and to promote the dissemination of health and exercise related information from ACSM National through the scientific resources within MARC.

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Joining the Mid-Atlantic ACSM Chapter ensures easy access and close-to-home educational, professional, and networking opportunities. Members gain access to programs and opportunities in a smaller and more personal environment. Whether it's building knowledge, building networks or building careers, MARC-ACSM can you get there!