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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)

Guarantee Entry to the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon by Joining the KSI Team

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KSI charity team runners receive guaranteed entry to the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon while raising funds to support the Korey Stringer Institute.

The Korey Stringer Institute provides research, education, advocacy and consultation to maximize performance, optimize safety and prevent sudden death for the athlete, warfighter and laborer. You can help further that mission and impact the health and safety of active individuals everywhere by running with KSI!

The Advantage of Running with KSI

As a member of our team you:

  1. Have race registration fee covered and guaranteed entry to the race
  2. Are provided with a subscription to the Realbuzz Club+ (online training support)
  3. Are provided fundraising support, including a personal fundraising page, to help you meet your goal!
  4. Are provided with a heat acclimatization strategy – this is a proven tactic to improve race performance even in cool weather!
  5. Are offered an opportunity to come to our laboratory for testing that may be used to help enhance your marathon preparation and race day performance. If you come to our laboratory, we will perform:
    1. VO2max testing – the gold standard to measure aerobic fitness
    2. Hydration needs assessment – this can provide a precise prescription of your fluid needs for training and on race day
    3. Consultation on how to best integrate your testing results into your training and racing.

Fundraising Commitment

Charity runners commit to fundraising a minimum of $3,500 before two weeks prior to race day. If the fundraising pledge is not met, the remaining balance is charged to the charity runner.

 

QUESTIONS?

Contact Rebecca Stearns to be considered for KSI’s Charity Team.

 

The Smart Heart Sports Coalition Announced by the NFL

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Infographic with the following informationSudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death for student athletes. Sports-related SCA accounts for nearly 40% of SCAs among people under the age of 18. Only seven stateshave implemented all three best practice policies: EAPs for high school athletic venues; AEDs at each venue; coaching safety education. Twelve states have none. As many as 23,000 people under the age of 18 experience SCA annually (out-of-hospital).

Sources: American Heart Association, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, Korey Stringer Institute