Kinesiology SMSL Lab Opens as the College and Community Celebrate

Dr. David Szymanski readies equipment for research.

Friday, April 17, 2015, was a great day in the College of Education for a number of reasons. The Department of Kinesiology under the leadership of Chair, Dr. Lanie Dornier, hosted the grand opening of the new Sport and Movement Science Laboratory (SMSL), a 2,000 square feet interdisciplinary research and teaching space that will house research and education in sport and movement science. Dr. David Szymanski, the Eva Cunningham Endowed Associate Professor of Education, and Dr. Braden Romer, assistant professor of kinesiology, serve as the primary investigators for the project and lab, though other kinesiology faculty are also associated with research within the SMSL. Guests for the open house included Louisiana Tech University faculty and administrators, students, local news staff, and community leaders. The link to the news story from myarklamiss.com and additional images are provided. The new lab will help support graduate and undergraduate work as well as professional development and community outreach efforts focused on health, wellness, and performance. Romer stated to the press that, "One of our real hopes is to work with the collegiate athletes at Louisiana Tech or high school athletes in the surrounding area to understand performance, to further the science, and to enhance those individuals". The SMSL will be an outstanding resource for Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, and our region.

Dr. Romer shares his perspective on the SMSL.

In other news associated with the kinesiology department, announcements were made recently by the Board of Regents that four of the nine proposal for professional development funding that made the cut for the final round of reviews were from Louisiana Tech University. One of the four proposal submissions was led by Dr. Romer. The proposal serves as one of many that will be strengthened by access to an innovative and well equipped learning and instructional environment. Congratulations to the Department of Kinesiology and Drs. Szymanski and Romer.


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