Jennifer Gatz E-mail: Jennifer.Gatz@stonybrook.edu

Professional Title & Affiliation: 

Biology and Science Research Teacher, Patchogue Medford School District
Exercise Physiologist, Brookhaven National Laboratory

Education: 

Ph.D. Science Education, Stony Brook University
M.A. Exercise Science, Adelphi University
M.A.T. Biology, Stony Brook University
B.S. Biology, Exercise Science, Ithaca College

Research: 

Understanding connections among cognitive processes, executive functions and the relationship to physical fitness, out-of-school time programs and environmental factors that determine attitudes towards and performance in science

Publications: 

Golbert, A., Weiss, J., Wygand, J., & Otto, R.M. (2000). The metabolic and cardiovascular response to five methods of water carry during running. Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(5), S64

Professional Presentations: 

Understanding the Basics of Cardiovascular and Resistance Training Brookhaven National Laboratory, Berkner Hall, Upton, NY. Annual Health and Wellness Conference. (April 17, 2012).

Exercise Anywhere. Brookhaven National Laboratory, Berkner Hall, Upton, NY. Annual Health and Wellness Conference. (February 17,2009). 

Travel and Exercise. Brookhaven National Laboratory, Berkner Hall, Upton, NY. Annual Health and Wellness Conference. (March 28, 2005).

Exercise and Nutrition: Shattering the Myths. Brookhaven National Laboratory, Berkner Hall, Upton, NY. Annual Health and Wellness Conference. (March 18, 2004).

Poster presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Conference, (May, 2000).