David Bertolatus, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology, co-authored a U.S. Geological Survey data release that was recently published. This publication contains the results of research investigating the occurrence and biological impacts of exposure to complex mixtures of PFAS chemicals. Exposure to these “forever chemicals” can have negative impacts on humans and wildlife. U.S.G.S. data releases are part of the open-data movement and they make publicly-funded research free and open to everyone. Visit USGS for the publication and full citation.
Jeff Elison, Ph.D., professor of psychology, was the main guest on the inaugural episode of the Inside the Vertical Mind podcast with my co-author of Vertical Mind: Psychological Approaches to Optimal Rock Climbing. The episode can be accessed on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube music & YouTube video, and podbean.
Sociology Professors Stephanie Hilwig, Ph.D., Heidi Schneider, Ph.D., Michael Stewart, Ph.D., and Billy Ulibarri, Ph.D., traveled to Fort Lewis College with sociology students to attend the 14 Annual Sociology Undergraduate Research Conference in Durango, Colo.. Student presentations included: “Mass Shootings: Does Mental Illness or the Use of Assault Weapons Impact Lethality More?” by Cole Gilleland; “An Invisible Identity: The Lack of Representation and Misrepresentation of Pacific Islanders in the U.S Diaspora,” by File “Hame” Vea; “Experiences of International Student-Athletes at Adams State,” by Acxel Perez; and “How does one’s upbringing affect the way relationships are made and maintained?” by Noelani Rael. Adams State will host the 15 Annual Sociology Undergraduate Research Conference in 2025.
Dr. Schneider, inclusive excellence liaison, was accepted to participate in the Employer Based Child Care Design Lab through Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC) and Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC). Dr. Schneider is participating in bi-monthly meetings for four months, an onsite visit to Denver employer based childcare facilities and training in April, and meetings with technical assistants and experts to explore sustainable, quality, and affordable models for employer-based child care opportunities for Adams State.
Tracey Robinson, Ph.D., professor of kinesiology, and Kris Mugrage, lecturer of kinesiology, accompanied ten students (8 undergraduate and 2 graduate) to the Rocky Mountain American College of Sports Medicine conference in Colorado Springs in April.
As an RMACSM Board member, Dr. Robinson helped organize the conference, and judge student posters. She was re-elected to the Board for another term.
Alexandria Miles and Abigail Adiong, both master’s students in exercise science, presented posters highlighting research from the ongoing Larry Holder Exercise and Cancer Survivorship program. Six of the undergraduate students in the kinesiology department took part in the Student Bowl (2 teams of 3 students each) and represented Adams State well.
