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District 2
New Investigator Award Recipients

2005 – Joseph B. Myers, PhD, ATC (In honor of Freddie H. Fu, MD)
2002 – Jay Hertel, PhD, ATC (In honor of Freddie H. Fu, MD)
1998 – Scott M. Lephart, PhD, ATC (In honor of Freddie H. Fu, MD)

District 2
Free Communications Award Winners

2015 - Master's Oral Winner
Stephanie Madura, Temple University, "Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Within VGLUT1 and Its Association Between Concussion Duration and Severity"

2013 - Undergraduate Poster Winner
Shirleah Fayson, University of Delaware, "The Effects of Ankle Kinesio Taping on Muscle Activity during a Drop Landing Maneuver"

2010 - Master's Oral Winner
Allison Kim, ATC, University of Delaware, "Reactive Knee Stiffening is Diminished Under Cognitive Loads"

2007 - Master's Oral Winner
Peter Fath, MEd, ATC, Temple University, “The Effects of Scapular Fatigue on Glenohumeral and Elbow Kinematics During Overhead Throwing in Collegiate Baseball Players”

2006 - Doctoral Poster Winner
Lauren C. Kramer, PhD, ATC, Pennsylvania State University, "Factors Associated with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury History in Female Athletes"

2004 - Undergraduate Poster Winner
Elicia N. Bennett, Pennsylvania State University, “Gender Differences in Knee Position During Three Functional Tasks”

2003 - Master's Oral Winner
Steven P. Broglio, BA, ATC, University of Pittsburgh, “The Efficacy of Soccer Headgear”

2002 - Doctoral Oral Winner
Kevin Tsang, PhD, ATC, Pennsylvania State University, “The Effects of Induced Effusion of the Ankle On EMG Activity of the Lower Leg Muscles"

2002 - Doctoral Poster Winner
Todd A. Evans, MA, ATC, CSCS, Pennsylvania State University, “Is Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Effective in Relieving Trigger Point Pain”

2002 - Master's Poster Winner
Cheri Drysdale, Med, ATC, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, “Surface EMG Activity of the Abdominal Muscles During Pelvic Tilt and Abdominal Draw-In Exercises”

2002 - Undergraduate Poster Winner
Mychaskiw AM, Dolan MG, Mendel FC, Canisius College, Buffalo, NY, "Effects of cold water immersion and high voltage electrical stimulation on edema formation following impact injury to hind limbs of rats" JAT 2002;37(2):S-88.

2001 - Student Poster Presentations Winner
1st Place (Tie) - Yan-Ying Ju, MS, PT, ATC, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, “Reliability of Two Methods Assessing the Ankle Muscle-Joint-Complex Stiffness During Functional Activities”

2016 District 2 Scholarship Winners
7 scholarships totaling $16,100

Post Professional Masters	Emily Bradley	West Chester University	NATA Foundation Scholarship by American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Post Professional Masters	Beth Ward	West Chester University	NATA Memorial Scholarship by NATA Memorial Scholarship Fund (NATA's ten districts)
Graduating Undergraduate	Rebekah Hamner	Lock Haven University	Cramer Cronerstone Scholarship by Cramer Products
Graduating Undergraduate	Kelsey Rynkiewicz	King's College	Frank Cramer Memorial Scholarship by Cramer Products
Graduating Undergraduate	Olivia Wishman	Louisana State University	Katie Burke Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Tinactin/Merck (Schering-Plough)
Undergraduate	Haven Donovan	Marywood University	Jeff Snedecker Memorial Scholarship by National Basketball Athletic Trainers' Association
Undergraduate	Sara Garner	Kean University	Richard E. Vandervoort Memorial Scholarship by Vandervoort Foundation

All District 2 Scholarship Recipients 1991-2016

District 2 Grant Recipients
34 grants totaling $571,032.61

2016	Shawn Eagle, MAT, ATC, CES University of Pittsburgh "Investigating Potential Neuromuscular and Sensorimotor Differences Between Recently Concussed Athletes and Health Controls." $2,470.00 District 2 Research Endowment
2015	Richard J. Boergers, PhD, ATC Seton Hall University "The Effect of Lacrosse Protective Equipment and Advanced Airway Equipment on the Ability to Provide CPR" $57,500.00
2013	Aaron H. Struminger, MA, ATC University of Delaware “Comparing Glenohumeral and Scapular Musculoskeletal Adaptations between Youth and Collegiate Swimmers” $2,500.00 District 2 Research Grant Endowment
2012	Stephanie Segulin University of Delaware “The Relationship between Personality and Functional Ability following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury” $1,000.00 District Two Master’s Research Grant Program
2010	Gabriel P. Fife, ATC University of Delaware “Examining the Concussion Dilemma in Taekwondo: An Initial Look at Impact Forces to the Head" $1,000.00 Master’s Research Grant Program Funded by the District Two Paula Sammarone Turocy Postgraduate Grant
2009	Allison S. Kim, BS, ATC/L University of Delaware “A Gender Comparison of Knee Stiffness Regulation Under Cognitive Load” $1,000.00 Funding provided by the District 2 Research Endowment Osternig Master's Grant Program
2008	Alan R. Needle, BS, ATC/L University of Delaware “Microneurography Evaluation of Somatosensory Afferent Traffic in the Unstable Ankle" $1,000.00 Osternig Master's Grant Program
2008-2nd Yr	Lori Michener, PhD, PT, ATC, SCS and Phillip McClure, PhD, PT Arcadia University “Effectiveness of Rehabilitation for Subacromial Impingement Syndrome” $91,599.00 General Research Grant Program
2008-3rd Yr	Nancy I. Williams, ScD Pennsylvania State University “Reversing Energy Deficiency in Amenorrheic Athletes: Effects on Bone Turnover & Physical Performance” (3rd year of 3-year project) $41,265.00 General Research Grant Program
2007-1st Yr	Lori Michener, PhD, PT, ATC, SCS and Phillip McClure, PhD, PT Arcadia University “Effectiveness of Rehabilitation for Subacromial Impingement Syndrome” $105,598.00 General Research Grant Program
2007	Dani M. Moffitt, MA, MPE, ATC Temple University “Neuropsychological Influences on Neuromuscular Activation and Functional Stability” $2,151.47 Doctoral Research Grant Program
2007-2nd Yr	Nancy I. Williams, ScD Pennsylvania State University “Reversing Energy Deficiency in Amenorrheic Athletes: Effects on Bone Turnover & Physical Performance” (2nd year of 3-year project) $43,550.00 General Research Grant Program
2006-1st Yr	Nancy I. Williams, ScD Pennsylvania State University “Reversing Energy Deficiency in Amenorrheic Athletes: Effects on Bone Turnover & Physical Performance” (1st year of 3-year project) $43,550.00 General Research Grant Program
2006	Mary Beth Gilliam, ATC University of Delaware “Postural Sway and Neuropsychological Performance Following an Acute Bout of Soccer Heading” $1,000.00 Osternig Master's Grant Program
2006	Emily Marks, BS, ATC Temple University “Gender Differences in Head-Neck Segment Kinematics and Dynamic Stabilization During Soccer Heading in High School Athletes” $999.00 Osternig Master's Grant Program
2004	Tricia Hubbard, MS, ATC Pennsylvania State University “Contributing Factor to Chronic Ankle Instability” $2,500.00 Doctoral Research Grant Program View Grant Information Summary
2004	Allison Lane, ATC University of Pittsburgh “The Effects of the Pilates Method on Lumbopelvic Muscle Endurance and Stability” $957.70 Osternig Master's Grant Program
2003	John B. Abt, MS, ATC University of Pittsburgh "Anterior Tibialis Fatigue Disrupts Knee Flexion-Pronation Synchrony During Running" $2,177.44 Doctoral Research Grant sponsored by Proctor & Gamble View Grant Information Summary
2003	Phillip W. McClure, Phd, PT Arcadia University “Reliability and Validity of a Scapular Motion Classification System for Screening and Clinical Practice” $36,507.00 General Research Grant Program View Grant Information Summary
2003	Natalie Senese, ATC University of Pittsburgh "Clinical Measurement to Determine Potential Overuse Injury During Running" $832.00 Osternig Master's Grant Program
2002	Tracey Covassin, MS, ATC Temple University "Gender Differences and Neuropsychological Impairments in Collegiate Athletes" $2,500.00 Doctoral Research Grant sponsored by Proctor & Gamble View Grant Information Summary
2002	Jeffrey B. Dribban, ATC, CSCS Temple University "The Transient Electrical Properties of Muscle Tissue Immediately Following Injury" $1,000.00 Osternig Master's Grant Program
2002	Phillip Gribble, MA, ATC Pennsylvania State University "The Effects of Fatigue and Chronic Ankle Instability on Dynamic Postural Control" $2,500.00 Doctoral Research Grant sponsored by Proctor & Gamble View Grant Information Summary
2002	Ayako Habu, BS, ATC University of Pittsburgh “Fatigue and Sex Differences on Lower Extremity Kinematics During a Single Legged Stop-Jump Task” $995.00 Osternig Master's Grant Program
2001	Steven P. Broglio, BA, ATC University of Pittsburgh “The Efficacy of Soccer Headgear” $998.00 Osternig Master's Grant Program
2001	Jill W. Lassiter, ATC State University of New York College at Brockport “A Survey of Coaches’ Knowledge, Attitudes, Skills and Behaviors Regarding the Female Triad Athlete” $746.00 Osternig Master's Grant Program
2001	Buz Swanik, PhD, ATC Kathleen Swanik, PhD, ATC Temple University “EMG and Kinematic Analysis of Drop Jumps from an Unknown Height” $41,221.00 General Research Grant Program View Grant Information Summary
2001	Giampietro Vairo, BS, ATC University of Pittsburgh “Neuromuscular Landing Performance Subsequent Ipsilateral Semitendinosus and Gracilus Autograft Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction” $1,000.00 Osternig Master's Grant Program
2000	Thomas Kohl, MD Russell Emrich, MD Reading Hospital & Medical Center "Are There Carriers of Ringworm Among Competitive Wrestlers?" $14,926.00 General Research Grant Program View Grant Information Summary
1998	Lori Michener, MEd, ATC, PT University of Pennsylvania "Relationships Between Impairments, Three Dimensional Kinematics, and Self-Report in Patients with Subacromial Impingement" $2,500.00 Doctoral Research Grant sponsored by Active Ankle Systems, Inc. View Grant Information Summary
1997	J. Hertel, MEd, ATC Penn State University "Alteration of Foot Center of Pressure Following Lateral Ankle Sprain" $2,500.00 Doctoral Research Grant sponsored by Active Ankle Systems, Inc.
1997-2nd Yr	Lynn Snyder-Mackler, ScD, ATC, PT University of Delaware "Muscle Performance and Functional Outcome after ACL Injury" $22,957.00 General Research Grant Program
1996-1st Yr	Lynn Snyder-Mackler, ScD, ATC, PT University of Delaware "Muscle Performance and Functional Outcome after ACL Injury" $17,613.00 General Research Grant Program
1995	Scott Lephart, PhD, ATC University of Pittsburgh "The Effects of Neuromuscular Control Exercises on Functional Stability in Unstable Shoulders" $14,235.00 General Research Grant Program
1994	Dawn T. Gulick, PhD, PT, ATC I. Kimura, PhD, PT, ATC Mike Sitler, PhD, ATC Temple University "Treatment of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness" $4,685.00 General Research Grant Program View Grant Information Summary

Last updated 04/25/2017

District 2
Medal for Distinguished Athletic Training Research Recipients

District 2
New Investigator Award Recipients

Nancy I. Williams, ScD
Pennsylvania State University
“Reversing Energy Deficiency in Amenorrheic Athletes: Effects on Bone Turnover & Physical Performance” (3rd year of 3-year project)
$41,265.00
General Research Grant Program

Nancy I. Williams, ScD
Pennsylvania State University
“Reversing Energy Deficiency in Amenorrheic Athletes: Effects on Bone Turnover & Physical Performance” (2nd year of 3-year project)
$43,550.00
General Research Grant Program

Nancy I. Williams, ScD
Pennsylvania State University
“Reversing Energy Deficiency in Amenorrheic Athletes: Effects on Bone Turnover & Physical Performance” (1st year of 3-year project)
$43,550.00
General Research Grant Program

District 2 Medal for Distinguished Athletic Training Research Recipients

District 2 New Investigator Award Recipients

Nancy I. Williams, ScD Pennsylvania State University “Reversing Energy Deficiency in Amenorrheic Athletes: Effects on Bone Turnover & Physical Performance” (3rd year of 3-year project) $41,265.00 General Research Grant Program

Nancy I. Williams, ScD Pennsylvania State University “Reversing Energy Deficiency in Amenorrheic Athletes: Effects on Bone Turnover & Physical Performance” (2nd year of 3-year project) $43,550.00 General Research Grant Program

Nancy I. Williams, ScD Pennsylvania State University “Reversing Energy Deficiency in Amenorrheic Athletes: Effects on Bone Turnover & Physical Performance” (1st year of 3-year project) $43,550.00 General Research Grant Program

District 2
Medal for Distinguished Athletic Training Research Recipients

District 2
New Investigator Award Recipients

Nancy I. Williams, ScD
Pennsylvania State University
“Reversing Energy Deficiency in Amenorrheic Athletes: Effects on Bone Turnover & Physical Performance” (3rd year of 3-year project)
$41,265.00
General Research Grant Program

Nancy I. Williams, ScD
Pennsylvania State University
“Reversing Energy Deficiency in Amenorrheic Athletes: Effects on Bone Turnover & Physical Performance” (2nd year of 3-year project)
$43,550.00
General Research Grant Program

Nancy I. Williams, ScD
Pennsylvania State University
“Reversing Energy Deficiency in Amenorrheic Athletes: Effects on Bone Turnover & Physical Performance” (1st year of 3-year project)
$43,550.00
General Research Grant Program