Todd Buckingham
Where Students Are Now Todd Buckingham, from Big Rapids, Mich. 2011, B.S., exercise science A master’s degree student in exercise physiology at Central Michigan University. His area of research is pediatric physical activity. Samantha Danbert, from Ellsworth, Mich. 2011, B.S., exercise science Will complete her Ph.D. in kinesiology at Michigan State University in 2016. Her area of research is the influence of physical activity on social and emotional well-being and academic success.
Sam Danbert
Elayna Dush
Elayna Dush, from Sanford, Mich. 2009, B.S., exercise science, B.A., psychology Currently enrolled in a post-baccalaureate premedical program at the University of Louisville and will start medical school in August 2013. Jennifer Flynn, from Harrisville, Mich. 2009, B.S., exercise science Recently completed her master’s degree in exercise science at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She will complete her Ph.D. in kinesiology there in May 2014 and plans to pursue a post-doctoral fellowship. Her area of research is the assessment of physical activity and fitness in children.
Jennifer Flynn
Jade Fulton, from Byron, Mich. 2011, B.S., athletic training Will complete her doctorate in physical therapy at the University of Michigan-Flint in 2015. Jade Fulton
Anna Gardner (née Piazza), from Vassar, Mich. 2008, B.S., exercise science Completed her master’s degree in exercise physiology at Purdue University in 2010. She will finish her Ph.D. in health education and behavior at the University of Florida in May 2014. Her area of research is the relationship between alcohol consumption and physical activity participation. Renee MacMillan (née Privette), from Port Huron, Mich. 2010, B.S., exercise science Completed her master’s degree in exercise physiology at Wake Forest University.
Renee MacMillian
Rebecca Schlaff
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Rebecca Schlaff (née Rudey), from Wixom, Mich. 2008, B.S., exercise science, B.A., psychology Completed her Ph.D. in kinesiology and epidemiology at Michigan State in August 2012. Her area of research is the impact of exercise on pregnancy. She has been hired as an assistant professor in SVSU’s kinesiology department and is teaching her first semester this fall.