Gardner-Webb Exercise Science Students Present Research at Undergraduate Conference

Student-Led Conference Incorporates the Realms of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math and Related Fields

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—A dozen students from Gardner-Webb University’s Department of Exercise Science recently attended the Integrating Research in Science (IRIS) conference at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Gardner-Webb delegation was one of 21 groups that participated in the poster presentation section of the event.

This student-led conference brought together the realms of STEM and STEM-related fields. The one-day event allows undergraduate students to promote their research, network among professors and peers, and prepare for their academic and professional careers by attending expert panels. Learn more about the conference, here.

The following students attended the conference and/or participated in designing the poster presentations:

• “The Effect of Blood Flow Restriction on Blood Lactate During Biceps Brachii Curls in 20 Recreational Collegiate Weightlifters” — Nicholas J. Cobble, Joshua L. Parra, *Alena Ivanov, and *Traci L. Cross.
• “Does Mentholated Ointment Have an Effect on Aerobic Exercise in Soccer Players?” — Augustin Garcia, and Valeria Ruffo.
• “Bodyweight and Limb Length of College-Age Males Compared to 1 Rep Max on Bench Press and Deadlifts” — Garrison Hobbs, Jamiel Colon, Avery Bridges, and Keshaun Brown.
• “The Effect of Caffeine on a 100-Meter Sprint in College Students” — Zoe G. Mina, Madalyn G. Schnur, and *Lacy E. Brooks.
• “Does Timing of Carbohydrate Intake Prior to Exercise Influence the Performance of a One-Mile Run for Healthy College-Age Females?” — Trista Williams, Natalie Spencer, Atley Banks, and *Kendal Vest.

Students marked with an asterisk were unable to attend the conference.

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