HBU Students Present Their Undergraduate Research

HBU offers a unique environment for undergraduate students to engage in research projects with the support of faculty mentors. Three students, Sara Zrnikova, Kaitlin Smith, and Jessica Rabius, presented their research at the Texas Chapter of American Sports Medicine Association Annual Meeting in February; Zrnikova went on to present her work at Texas Undergraduate Research Day.

Dr. MaryCatherine Harmon, HBU Program Coordinator for Allied Health and Wellness Management, mentored the students. She said, “Research is often deferred to graduate-level work, but we value the opportunity at the undergraduate level. These students have the opportunity to gain valuable insight with their research projects, while preparing for postgraduate and career roles.”

 

Zrnikova, Sara M. and Harmon, MaryCatherine (2021) “College Golfers Weigh Varying Performance due to Sleeping Habits,” International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings: Vol. 2 : Iss. 13 , Article 60

Zrnikova Video Presentation

 

 

 

Jessica Rabius

 

 

Rabius, Jessica and Harmon, MaryCatherine (2021) “Track and Field Athlete’s Barriers Evolving with the Postponement of the Olympics,” International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings: Vol. 2 : Iss. 13 , Article 58.

Rabius Video Presentation

 

 

Kaitlin Smith

 

 

Smith, Kaitlin N. and Harmon, MaryCatherine (2021) “Body Image of Collegiate Athletes: Its Key Factors,” International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings: Vol. 2 : Iss. 13, Article 77.

Smith Video Presentation