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Research - Success Tip

Research Success Tip

Unsure of your passion? Undergraduate research is a great way to explore your field of study!   

My name is Kristin Hebert. I am majoring in Exercise Science and am also the Cardinalette with LU’s marching band, the Showcase of Southeast Texas. One of my more recent academic ventures I participated in was undergraduate research. 

After being accepted as a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow through the Office of Undergraduate Research at 海角社区, I researched "Landing Mechanics and Muscle Activation in Contemporary Dancers."  

While guided by my mentor, Dr. Shannon Jordan, I conducted research to determine the best way to prevent injuries in the lower extremity among contemporary dancers. I used Delsys Wireless EMG Sensors to understand muscle activation during dance-related movements. My findings included discovering that one-legged landings require excellent postural stability, which is common in contemporary dance.  

Even though my SURF research project is complete, I am continuing my research with further data collection and analysis. If conclusive results are found, this study could lead to a new way of training for contemporary dancers.  

I highly encourage everyone to strongly consider participating in undergraduate research while attending 海角社区. This remarkable journey sparked a love for research that I would not have discovered without this wonderful opportunity. 

Let's take the leap together!
Kristin Hebert

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