Author: Jessica Correia

PARTICIPANTS WANTED FOR MULTI-DAY HEAT-ACCLIMATION EXERCISE STUDY

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Researchers are looking for volunteers for a study of how men and women tolerate combined exercise-heat stress.

Physically fit men and women ages 18-50 may be eligible to participate.  

 

woman on treadmill in labWhen? This study involves at most, 16 days of visits to the lab after screening procedures.  This may be as few as 14 days for completion of all aspects of the study that vary in time committed.

What?  You will be asked to complete cognitive and physical performance tests and exercise in a hot and humid laboratory space each day while being monitored.  You will have standard measures of fitness and body composition measured, such as VO2max testing and body fat testing by DXA.

 

 

The information from this DoD and DARPA study will be important to understanding men and women’s performance in the military, elite sports, occupational settings, and in cases in which people are exposed to hot and humid environments with physically active requirements.

Some eligibility restrictions related to safety apply. 

Compensation provided.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT MONIQUE MARCELINO 

This research is conducted under the discretion of Principal Investigators Dr. Douglas Casa and Dr. Elaine Lee in the Department of Kinesiology.

IRB BRANY #23-02-806-910

Korey Stringer Institute Summer Fellowship Program

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The Korey Stringer Institute seeks talented undergraduate and graduate athletic training students to apply for an 8-week research and advocacy fellowship. This fellowship will be hosted at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT.

This fellowship program is devoted to providing students exposure to high-level research, advocacy and education initiatives. Individuals will be provided full immersion into the daily operations of an active research lab; assisting with field studies, epidemiological investigations and laboratory protocols. Fellows will also assist KSI with advocacy initiatives and educational efforts focused on preventing sudden death in sport and physical activity at the local, state and national level.

Candidates will be selected based on the strength of their application and desire to pursue a career field related to preventing sudden death in sport and the physically active. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic excellence, quality recommendations and strong communication skills.

 

Number of Fellowships: 1 Fellow will be selected for Summer 2026

Fellowship Amount: Up to a $4,000.00 stipend paid on a bi-weekly basis directly to the Fellow

Fellowship Term: 8-weeks beginning in June 2026

Fellowship Housing: If selected, Fellow is responsible for acquiring housing for the 8-week period

Application Deadline: March 15, 2026, at 11:59pm EST.

 

Eligibility:

  • Undergraduate junior/senior level athletic training students currently enrolled in a CAATE-accredited program
  • Graduate-level athletic training students currently enrolled in a CAATE-accredited program
  • Certified athletic trainers currently enrolled in graduate school
  • U.S. Citizenship OR appropriate work visa

 

Required Materials: 

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume (Including research, advocacy efforts/interests, and/or clinical experiences)
  • 3 letters of recommendation.
  • Transcript verifying eligibility. May be an unofficial transcript.

 

Please send all completed applications to:

Nia McBride

Scientist of Occupational Safety, Korey Stringer Institute

Email: nia.mcbride@uconn.edu 

 

For any additional questions, please email Nia McBride (contact information above)

Exercise Heat Acclimatization: Physiological, Health, and Performance Considerations for the Athlete, Warfighter, & Laborer

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Flyer describing symposium

March, 3rd, 2026

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this symposium, participants will be able to:
  • Explain the physiological effects of heat exposure on athletic performance and occupational productivity
  • Describe health risks associated with environmental heat exposure across diverse populations
  • Identify physiological responses to heat stress and mechanisms of heat. acclimation
  • Summarize current heat safety standards in athletic, clinical, and occupational settings
  • Evaluate prevention strategies that improve heat tolerance and reduce heat-related illness and injury

 

Pre-registration is required by emailing nicole.rambone@uconn.edu