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MARC ACSM Annual Meeting
November 1-2, 2024
Lancaster, PA

Click here for a program at a glance
Full Program available here (10 CEUs offered!)
2024 MARC Conference Program - Final (pdf version)

President's Welcome Address
For conference details, please visit the annual meeting page.

Annual meeting registration is now open!
Click here to register (early bird registration ends October 10th, register early before prices go up)

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Penn State College of Medicine and Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter of American College of Sports Medicine (MARC-ACSM). Penn State College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Penn State College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Special Group Rate for Hotel Reservation Site is now available!
2024 MARC ACSM Annual Meeting
Start Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
End Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
Special Group Rate Extended until Thursday, October 14, 2024!
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square for 155 USD per night

Book your group rate for 2024 MARC ACSM Annual Meeting

Registration for the EXPO and Graduate Fair is now open!
The EXPO and Graduate Fair will be held Friday, November 1^stfrom 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Click here to see the Registration link

For questions about the 2024 EXPO of Graduate Fair, please reach out to Brian Larouere (blarouere@setonhill.edu).

Mid October Newsletter - 2024 MARC Conference host hotel is Booked!!!

Registration for the EXPO and Graduate Fair is now open!
The EXPO and Graduate Fair will be held Friday, November 1^stfrom 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Click here to see the Registration link

T-Shirt/Polo Sale
Last chance to order before MARC logos go away
Order NOW while supplies last! (Discounts available for multiple purchases)
Click here to order.
*Shirts will be ready to pick up at the registration desk during MARC ACSM Annual Meeting (11/1)

Congratulations to:
2023 College Bowl Winners:
Shane Phillips, Kristen Green, Mateo Gonzalez (New York Institute of Technology)
Alternate: Bernie Acevedo
Faculty rep- Mr. Alexander Rothstein

2023 H. Scott Kieffer Service Award:
Dr. Melissa Reed (West Chester University)

2023 Early-Stage Investigator Award:
Masoud Maghaddam (University of Maryland Eastern Shore)

2023 ACSM President’s Cup:
Michael R. Perlet (Montclair State University)

2023 Doctoral Student Investigator Award:
Jocelyn M. Delgado (Pennsylvania State University)
Nominees:
Emily Blake, University of Maryland
Michele N. D'Agata, University of Delaware
Jocelyn M. Delgado, Pennsylvania State University
James M. Heilman, University of Maryland
Nicholas A. Rizzi, University of Delaware

2023 Masters Student Investigator Award:
Michael R. Perlet (Montclaire State University)
Nominees:
Bilal A. Chaudhry, Rutgers University
Kat G. Fisher, Pennsylvania State University
Varan J Patel, University of Pittsburgh
Michael R. Perlet, Montclair State University
Serena A. Schade, University of Delaware

2023 Mathew Kerner Undergraduate Student Investigator Award:
Makenzie L. Rattigan (University of Delaware)
Nominees:
Alexandra Dembeck, Slippery Rock University
Morgan T. Fique, Towson University
Makenzie L. Rattigan, University of Delaware
Amber L. Whittaker, Salisbury University
Zeyi Wu, Syracuse University

Undergraduate Student Poster
1^st- Makenna Isles, Grove City College
2^nd- Amanda Butz, McDaniel College
3^rd- Meghan Hudson, Grove City College; Kendall Nester, East Stroudsburg University

Masters Student Poster
1^st- Brian G. Josephson, SUNY Upstate Medical University; Sarah Dellett, Syracuse University
2^nd-
3^rd- Virginia Content, Pennsylvania State University

Doctoral Student Poster
1^st- Ana Carla Salumunes, Pennsylvania State University
2^nd- Sara Mascone, University of Maryland
3^rd- Gabriel Pena, University of Maryland

Special Thank you to all the sponsors who supported MARC ACSM!:

Parvo Medics
Moravian University
AMTI
Drexel University Health Sciences
Lebanon Valley College
Messiah University, Master of Science Athletic Training
Messiah University, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Messiah University, Master of Occupational Therapy
Neumann University
Slippery Rock University
Hologic
MGC Diagnostics
Xsensor
ATCOR
COSMED
Canisius College
Drexel University Health Sciences
East Stroudsburg University
Gannon University
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ithaca College
Kean University
Lebanon Valley College
Liberty University
Merrimack College
Messiah University
Montclair State University
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Parker University Chiropractic
PennWest Edinboro
Saint Francis University
Seton Hill University
SUNY Cortland
Syracuse Falk College
The George Washington University
University of Delaware
University of Maryland College Park
University of Pittsburgh - Neuromuscular Research Lab
University of Pittsburgh - School of Education
West Chester University
West Liberty University
American University
Mary Baldwin University
Marywood University

ACSM American Fitness Index (2023 Summary Report)

Congratulations to the new ACSM fellows in the region!:
Michael Bruneau, Jr., Ph.D. (Drexel University)
Nancy Glynn, Ph.D. (University of Pittsburgh)
Stephen Ives, Ph.D. (Skidmore College)
Anthony Kontos, Ph.D. (University of Pittsburgh)
Cayce Onks, D.O. (Penn State Health)
Tim Werner, Ph.D. (Salisbury University)

Request for ACSM Fellowship Mentors: ACSM SHI-Women is seeking mentors within the regional chapter in order to assist the SHI Women in building its mentoring program. Click Women to Fellowship Program Pathway infographic PP5 for more information.

Thank you to the 2024 ACSM’s From Around the Field Presenters

Dec. 10, 2024

Thank You to the ACSM From Around the Field Webinar Presenters of 2024. As we strive to fulfill our mission in the best manner possible, we want to thank the presenters for their time and service for participating in our 2024 science webinar series. This past year, ACSM highlighted eight presenters from different international and regional chapters:

January 2024 | John Jakicic, PhD, FACSM: “Contemporary Anti-Obesity Medications: Body Composition and Physical Activity Considerations”
February 2024 | Monica Hubal, PhD, FACSM: “Muscle Damage and Repair: Why Am I So Sore?”
March 2024 | Liz Hathaway, PhD and Becca O’Shields, LCSW: “Emotions & Mindsets, Oh My!”
April 2024 | Walter R Bixby, PhD FACSM: “Knowing the Ropes: Physical Readiness at the US Naval Academy”
May 2024 | Michelle F. Mottola, PhD FACSM: “Exercise During Pregnancy: Promoting Health for Two Generations!”
September 2024 | Ryan E. Rhodes, PhD: “Bridging the Physical Activity Intention-Behavior Gap”
October 2024 | Jonathan G. Stine, MD MSc, FACP: “20 Min. of Exercise a Day Keeps the MASLD Doctor Away”
November 2024 | Jacob Allen, PhD: “Exercise and Fermented Foods to Promote Immune Modifying Microbial Metabolites”

We would also like to thank the attendees for your participation and insightful questions. Your viewership and feedback are highly valued and aid in bettering our presentations. For those who missed the webinars, visit the Member Hub on the ACSM website for access to previously recorded sessions. For insights on how to incorporate these webinars into your lesson plans, check out the ACSM Blog. Also, be on the lookout for more CEC opportunities with the webinars in 2024 and 2025.

We will resume our From Around the Field Science Webinar series in January 2025 with monthly informal discussions throughout the year to highlight the topics ACSM members study, the general methodology, and the results their research generates to provide others a chance to learn about the diverse science among our ACSM members. Announcements for the upcoming 2025 webinar topics and presenters will be coming soon!

Contact Us

MARC ACSM Office
Stephen LoRusso, PhD
Executive Director
executive@marcacsm.org

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Thank you to the 2024 ACSM’s From Around the Field Presenters

Dec. 10, 2024

January 2024 | John Jakicic, PhD, FACSM: “Contemporary Anti-Obesity Medications: Body Composition and Physical Activity Considerations”
February 2024 | Monica Hubal, PhD, FACSM: “Muscle Damage and Repair: Why Am I So Sore?”
March 2024 | Liz Hathaway, PhD and Becca O’Shields, LCSW: “Emotions & Mindsets, Oh My!”
April 2024 | Walter R Bixby, PhD FACSM: “Knowing the Ropes: Physical Readiness at the US Naval Academy”
May 2024 | Michelle F. Mottola, PhD FACSM: “Exercise During Pregnancy: Promoting Health for Two Generations!”
September 2024 | Ryan E. Rhodes, PhD: “Bridging the Physical Activity Intention-Behavior Gap”
October 2024 | Jonathan G. Stine, MD MSc, FACP: “20 Min. of Exercise a Day Keeps the MASLD Doctor Away”
November 2024 | Jacob Allen, PhD: “Exercise and Fermented Foods to Promote Immune Modifying Microbial Metabolites”

About Us

We aim to foster the professional and educational development of students and to promote the dissemination of health and exercise related information from ACSM National through the scientific resources within MARC.

Membership

Joining the Mid-Atlantic ACSM Chapter ensures easy access and close-to-home educational, professional, and networking opportunities. Members gain access to programs and opportunities in a smaller and more personal environment. Whether it's building knowledge, building networks or building careers, MARC-ACSM can you get there!