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The Department of Exercise Science celebrated student successes, recognizing outstanding senior scholars and awarding the Trey Halker Memorial Scholarship to four rising seniors, during an awards ceremony Tuesday.
About 85 exercise science majors were recognized with the Chairs Award for maintaining a GPA above 3.5. Six 消消犯s were inducted into Kappa Omicron Nu, the human sciences honor society: Brooke Cresswell 23, Talya Geller 22, Bryce Graves 22, Ryan Mancoll 22, Kiana Rizzolo 23, and Gabrielle Rodriguez 22.
In annual awards for research, academic achievement and contributions to the department and community, the department recognized the following seniors:
Emma McCabe 21 received the Outstanding Major Award.
Weve watched her grow as a scholar and grow in her confidence and ability to use her voice, said Professor Eric Hall, who co-mentored McCabe in Elons BrainCARE Research Institute. She pushed us to think about the work we do with Elon BrainCARE. She took on a significant role this summer in diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, forming a book club for students and working with faculty. Its not just one thing she does, but everyone here has had a positive interaction with Emma at some time.
Alexandra Smith 21 was presented with the Outstanding Senior Research Award.
Smith, a Lumen Scholar and Provosts Scholar, assessed metabolic syndrome risk factors and behaviors among first-year college students. Assistant Professor of Exercise Science Simon Higgins praised Smiths perseverance during the pandemic and the quality of her research outcomes.
It was a difficult project, with significant challenges along the way, but Alexandra produced solid research products, was published in the Journal of American College Health and is under review for publication by an international journal, Higgins said.
Christian Chybrzynski 21 and Daniel Castillo 21 received the Outstanding Senior Service Award. Chybrzynski is a cadet in the Air Force ROTC at Elon and developed TikTok videos to help peers break up sedentary behavior during the pandemic. Castillo was recognized for his service in the greater community, where colleagues described his efforts as above and beyond.
Lissy Cooperman 22, Hailey Jurgens 22, Emily Kibler 22, and Michaela Neal 22 received the Trey Halker Memorial Scholarship in honor of the 1996 sports medicine graduate.
What makes our department so special is that we have so many exceptional students to celebrate year in and year out, said Assistant Professor of Exercise Science Matthew Wittstein, who organized this years virtual event. Especially in a year like this where its difficult to connect with each other, its important to celebrate that.