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Linfield University's Next President

Mark Blegen, Ph.D.

blegen_600.webpBlegen currently serves as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Carroll University, a 3,300-student liberal arts university in Waukesha, Wisconsin. At Carroll, he oversaw a $40 million academic affairs budget, took part in comprehensive fundraising campaigns and played a key role in creating and implementing inclusive hiring practices for faculty and staff.

Under his leadership, Carroll launched its first Ph.D program, expanded masters-level offerings and partnered with a high school in downtown Milwaukee to offer an on-site associate degree program, Carroll University’s first. The associate degree in nursing (ADN) focuses on educating and developing bilingual nurses.

Previously, Blegen held posts at St. Catherine University in Minnesota. He served as associate dean, then dean of health sciences at the Henrietta Schmoll School of Health Sciences and chaired the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Science. He began his academic career teaching as an assistant professor at Mount Union College and Springfield College.

Blegen holds a doctorate in exercise physiology from Kent State University, a master’s degree in exercise physiology from St. Cloud University and a bachelor of arts in sports science with a sports medicine focus from St. Olaf College.

 

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Curriculum Vitae

  • Education

    • Ph.D. 2001, Kent State University, Exercise Physiology
    • M.S. 1996, St. Cloud State University, Exercise Science
    • B.A. 1994, St. Olaf College, Sport Science, Emphasis: Sports Medicine

  • Academic experience

    • Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs (Tenured, Professor), 2019-present
    • Dean of Health Sciences, Henrietta Schmoll School of Health (Tenured, Professor), 2017-2018
    • Associate Dean, Henrietta Schmoll School of Health, 2015-2017
    • Chair and Professor (Tenured), Department of Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, 2012-2017
    • Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenured), Department of Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, 2007-2015
    • Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Exercise Science, 2004-2007
    • Assistant Professor, Department of Human Performance and Sport Management, 2001-2004

  • Board seats and leadership positions

    Carroll University

    • Member, Senior Leadership Team (2019-present)
    • Member, President’s Cabinet (2019-present)
    • Chair, Program Opportunity Analysis (Academic Prioritization) Taskforce (2023-present)
    • Chair, Dean of School of Business Search Committee (2019, 2021)
    • Chair, Dean of School of Education and Human Services Search Committee (2020)
    • Member, Head Football Coach Search Committee (2019)

    St. Catherine University

    • Member, President’s Cabinet (2017-2018)
    • Member, Henrietta Schmoll School of Health Leadership Team (2012-2018)
    • Member, Board of Trustees Enrollment Management Committee (2011-2018)
    • Member, Presidential Search Committee (2015-2016)
    • Member, College for Women Strategy Group (2016-2018)
    • Member, University Faculty Evaluation, Tenure, and Promotion Committee (2016-2017)
    • Chair, University Faculty Council (2012-2013)
    • Member, University Budget Committee (2008-2012)
    • Member, Board of Trustees External Relations and Visibility Committee (2011-2013)

    Professional and community leadership

    • Board of Trustees Member, Waukesha, WI YMCA (2022-present)
    • Board Member, Catholic Health Association (2018)
    • Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine (2008-present)
    • Senior Associate Editor, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (2014-2019)
    • Member, Twin Cities Marathon Medical Operations Committee (2014-2017)
    • President, Northland Chapter of American College of Sports Medicine (2013)
    • Member of the American College of Sports Medicine (1994-present)
    • Member of National Strength and Conditioning Association (2001-present)
    • Member, National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Exam Development Committee (2011-2016)
    • Chair, National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Education Committee (2011-2012)
    • Member, National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Educator of the Year Committee (2010-2012)
    • Member, American College of Sports Medicine Professional Education Committee (2010-2013)
    • Site Visitor, Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (2009-2019)
    • Member of National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Education Committee (2008-2012)
    • Associate Editor, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (2008-2014)
    • State Director, Massachusetts’ National Strength and Conditioning Association (2007)
    • Reviewer, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (2004-present)
    • Reviewer, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise (2003-present)

  • Honors and awards

    • Recipient, Bonnie Jean Kelly and Joan Kelly Faculty Excellence Award, St. Catherine University (2014)
    • Finalist, Faculty Teaching and Advising Award, St. Catherine University (2010)
    • Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine (2008)
    • Baccalaureate Speaker, as chosen by Springfield College Graduating Class (2007)
    • Nominated for Great Teacher Award, Mount Union College (2002, 2003)

  • Professional development

    • Council of Independent Colleges, Executive Leadership Academy. (June 2022-June 2023)
    • Harvard University, Graduate School of Education, Institute for Educational Management. (July, 2022)
    • Harvard University, Graduate School of Education, Aligning Strategic Priorities with Financial Resources. (January-February, 2021)
    • Decoding and Decentering Whiteness. (Fall 2020)
    • Boston College, Institute for Administrators in Catholic Higher Education. (July, 2017)
    • Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, Leadership Development Program (April-October 2016)
    • University of Virginia Darden School of Business, Design Thinking and Innovation Specialization Certificate (2016)
    • Council of Independent Colleges, The Chair as Leader and Faculty Peer Workshop (May 2013)
    • American Association of Colleges and Universities, Shared Futures/Difficult Decisions: Reclaiming a
    • Democratic Vision for College Learning, Global Engagement, and Success (January 2012)
    • Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities, New Chair Development Program (September 2011-May 2013)

  • Publications and presentations

    Peer-Reviewed Publications

    • Blegen, M., “What a Rookie Provost Learned in His First Semester.” The Chronicle of Higher Education, June 2019.
    • Blegen, M. and P. Moyers. “Evaluating and Analyzing Project Results.” Book chapter in: Interprofessional Evidence-Based Practice: A Workbook for Health Professionals, eds: Moyers, P. & Finch Guthrie, P. Thorofare, NJ: Slack. 2016.
    • Blegen, M., M. Stenson, D. Boner, and T. Matthews. “Motivational Differences for Participation Amongst Championship and Non-Championship Caliber NCAA Division III Football Teams.” Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26(11):2924-2928, 2012.
    • Skidmore, B., M. Jones, M. Blegen, and T. Matthews. “Circuit Weight Interval Training: Acute Effects of a Combined Program Compared with Traditional Circuit Weight Training.” Journal of Sport Science and Medicine, 11:660-668, 2012.
    • Blegen, M. “Designing and Conducting Research in Health and Human Performance: Book Review.” Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 10(11:127-13), 2012.
    • Ives, S.J., M. Blegen, M. Coughlin, J. Redmond, and V. Paolone. “Circulating Estradiol, Interleukin-6 Production, and the Relationship to Substrate Metabolism and Performance in Females.” European Journal of Applied Physiology 111:1649-1658, 2011.
    • Blegen, M., C. Cheatham, N. Caine, C. Woolverton, J. Marcinkiewicz, and E. Glickman. “The Immunological and Metabolic Responses to Exercise of Varying Intensities in Normoxic and Hypoxic Environments.” Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 22(5):1638-164, 2008.
    • Cheatham, C.C., N. Caine, M. Blegen, E.S. Potkanowicz, G.H. Kamimori, J.L. Marcinkiewicz, R. Otterstetter, M. Kalinski and E.L. Glickman. “The Effects of Nicotine on the Metabolic and Hormonal Responses During Acute Cold Exposure.” Wilderness and Environmental Medicine. 17(3): 147-157, 2006.
    • Blegen, M., S. Goldsworthy, D. Stulz, T. Gibson, D. Bacharach, and G. Street. “A Comparison of Scholastic and Collegiate Longsnapping Techniques.” Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 19(4): 816-820, 2005.
    • Mendel, R.W., M. Blegen, C. Cheatham, J. Antonio, and T. Ziegenfuss. “Effects of Creatine on Thermoregulatory Responses while Exercising in the Heat.” Nutrition. 21(3): 301-307, 2005.
    • Cheatham, C.C., N. Caine-Bish, M. Blegen, E. Potkanowicz, and E. Glickman. “Nicotine Effects on Thermoregulatory Responses of Men and Women During Acute Cold Exposure.” Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine, (75):7, Section I, pp. 589-595, 2004.
    • Glickman, E.L., N. Caine, E. Potkanowicz, C. Cheatham, M. Blegen and C.M. Hearon. “The Effect of Age and Ethnicity on Metabolism and Carbohydrate Utilization during Acute Cold Exposure.” In: The Organizing and International Program Committees of the 10th International Conference on Environmental Ergonomics, pp. 247-250, 2002. ISBN 4-9901358-0-6.
    • Glickman, E.L., N. Caine, C. Cheatham, M. Blegen, and E. Potkanowicz. “The Influence of Age on Thermosensitivity During Cold Water Immersion.” Wilderness and Environmental Medicine, 13(3): 194-202, 2002.
    • Glickman, E., C. Cheatham, N. Caine, and M. Blegen. “The Influence of Ethnicity on Thermosensitivity during Cold Water Immersion.” Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine, 72(7): 632-637, 2001.
    • Glickman-Weiss, E., C. Cheatham, N. Caine, M. Blegen, J. Marcinkiewicz,, and T. Scharschmidt. “The Effects of Gender and Menstrual Phase on Carbohydrate Utilization during Acute Cold Exposure.” Wilderness and Environmental Medicine, (11): 1, pp. 5-11, 2000.
    • Glickman-Weiss, E., C. Cheatham, N. Caine, M. Blegen, and J. Marcinkiewicz. “Influence of Gender and Menstrual Cycle on a Cold Air Tolerance Test and its Relationship to Thermosensitivity. Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine, 27(2): 75-81, 2000.

    Peer-reviewed abstracts and invited presentations

    • Blegen, M., S. Houston, and D. Cruikshank. “From Surviving to Thriving: How Provosts and other Academic Leaders Can Best Use Data to Drive Enrollment Growth and Financial Stability.” Academic Impressions Webinar Series, June 2024.
    • Blegen, M. and W. Chodzko-Zajko. “Negotiating a Start-up Package.” American College of Sports Medicine Webinar Series, November, 2018.
    • Blegen, M. and L. Dutton. “On Agents: How Knowledge and Knowledge Exchange Will Look in the Future.” Presented MN Futura 2018, August 2018.
    • Tuma, C., L. Prokop, M. Blegen, and J. Guggenheimer. “The Effects of the Alchemy Philosophy on Cardiovascular Health, Flexibility, and Strength. Presented at 2018 National American College of Sports Medicine Meeting. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 50 (5S): 784, May 2018.
    • Embertson, L., S. Olson, J. Thompson, T. Matthews, and M. Blegen. “Sprint Interval Training and Associated Improvements in VO2max Amongst College Age Women.” Presented at 2017 National American College of Sports Medicine Meeting. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 49(5S):1058, May 2017.
    • Olson, S., J. Thompson, L. Embertson, T. Matthews, and M. Blegen. “Sprint Interval Training and Development of Peak Power in Females.” Presented at 2017 National American College of Sports Medicine Meeting. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 49(5S):617, May 2017.
    • Thompson, J., S. Olson, L. Embertson, T. Matthews, and M. Blegen. “Sprint Interval Training and Power Output In College Age Females.” Presented at 2017 National American College of Sports Medicine Meeting. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 49(5S):616-617, May 2017.
    • Freire Ribeiro, A., D. Lindgren, M. Kantor, A. Kanan, S. Olson, and M. Blegen. “Pre-season Maximum Oxygen Uptake of Female Division III Cross-Country Runners.” Presented at 2017 National American College of Sports Medicine Meeting. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 49(5S):143, May 2017.
    • Blegen, M., C. Giordano, D. Taylor, and S. Gordon-Hickey. “A Multi-institutional investigation into the validity of an interprofessional observation guide.” Presented at the 2016 Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, New Orleans, LA, October 2016.
    • Schmid, M., K. Lenglet, J. Guggenheimer, and M. Blegen. “Descriptive Analysis of the Cardiovascular Demands in Olympic Curling.” Presented at 2016 National American College of Sports Medicine Meeting. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 48(5S): S847, May 2016.
    • Berglund, J. and M. Blegen, and J. Guggenheimer.“A Comparative Analysis of Two Different Methods of Injury Assessment in Adolescent Runners.” Presented at 2016 National American College of Sports Medicine Meeting. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 48(5S): S468, May 2016.
    • Blegen, M. “Why Athletes Eat.” Invited Keynote Speaker, Leading Training and Fitness Conference, Alexandria, MN, February, 2016.
    • Blegen, M. “Ways to create high-impact, community-based education experiences for future health professionals.” Invited Plenary Speaker, Minnesota Campus Compact: Campus Community Engagement as a Strategy for Health, Inver Grove Heights, MN October 2014.
    • Blegen, M., H. Zavala, G. McGurran-Hanson, S. Shogren, and T. Matthews. “The Effects of Massage Therapy in Conjunction with Exercise Training on Weight Management.” Presented at 2014 National American College of Sports Medicine Meeting. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise,46(5S): 611- 625, May 2014.
    • Blegen, M. “Why we eat: Environmental Factors Influencing Consumption.” Invited Keynote Speaker, 2nd International Conference on Leadership and Social Activity of Youth as a Strategic Resource of Society Development, Kursk State University, Kursk, Russia. November 2013.
    • Blegen, M., H. Zavala, G. McGurran-Hanson, S. Shogren, A. Tal, B. Wansink, and T. Matthews. “The Influence of Perceived Exercise Intensity on Metabolism, Caloric Estimation, Optimism, and Snack Choice.” Presented at 2013 National American College of Sports Medicine Meeting. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 45(5S): S334, May 2013.
    • Blegen, M. “Why athletes eat: Implications for Performance.” Invited Speaker, University of Minnesota Golden Gophers Strength and Conditioning Clinic, Minneapolis, MN, May 2013.
    • Blegen, M. “Why we eat.” Invited speaker, Northland American College of Sports Medicine Regional Meeting, Minnesota State University at Mankato, Mankato, MN, October 2012.
    • Skidmore, B., M. Jones, M. Blegen, and T. Matthews. “Blood Lactate, Heart Rate and Rating of Perceived Exertion in Recreationally Active Women During Different Circuit Weight Training Protocols.” Presented at the 2012 National Strength and Conditioning Association’s National Conference, Providence, RI, July 2012.
    • Blegen, M., H. Hassan, M. Gosselin, A. Indrellie, H. Sande, and T. Matthews. “The Effects of Massage Therapy on Weight Management.” Presented at 2012 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 44(5S): 959-1065, May 2012.
    • Holmes, K., M. Blegen, and D. Bacharach. “Are Aerobic and Anaerobic Capacities in CUSSA Junior Alpine Ski Racers Improving?: A Seven Year Follow-up.” Presented at 2012 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 44(5S): 959-1065, May 2012.
    • Blegen, M. “Why? Interesting thoughts on why we eat and why we exercise.” Invited Keynote Speaker, Health and Nutrition Conference, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD. March 2012.
    • Blegen, M. “Why We Eat: Physiological and Environmental Factors that Influence Consumption.” Invited Speaker, Midwest Worksite Health Promotion Conference, St. Paul, MN. November, 2011.
    • Blegen, M., J. Arechigo, and N. Neumann. “Internal and External Factors Associated with Food Consumption: The Influence of Emotion and Perceived Status.” Presented at 2011 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 43(5): S347, May 2011.
    • Gosselin, M., and M. Blegen. “The influence of delivery methods on water consumption in NCAA Division III female athletes.” Presented at 2011 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 43(5): S492, May 2011.
    • Holmes, K., and M. Blegen. “Influence of reading on heart rate while riding a Monark exercise bike.” Presented at 2011 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 43(5): S338, May 2011.
    • Blegen, M., J. Arechigo, K. Holmes, N. Neumann, and L. Quale. “Physical Attributes of Youth Involved in an Urban Tennis Program.” Presented at 2010 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 42(5): S503, May 2010.
    • Arechigo, J., K. Holmes, N. Neumann, L. Quale and M. Blegen. “The Relationship Between Physical Characteristics and Agility Amongst Youth Involved in an Urban Tennis Program.” Presented at 2010 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 42(5): S504, May 2010.
    • Holmes, K., J. Arechigo, N. Neumann, L. Quale and M. Blegen. “The Effects of a Six Week Urban Tennis Program on Body Mass Index.” Presented at 2010 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 42(5): S506-507, May 2010.
    • Neumann, N., J. Arechigo, K. Holmes, L. Quale, and M. Blegen. “Influence of a Six Week Urban Tennis Program on Waist-to-Hip Ratio.” Presented at 2010 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 42(5): S506, May 2010.
    • Quale, L., J. Arechigo, K. Holmes, N. Neumann, and M. Blegen. “Pro Agility Times in Youth Before and After a Six Week Urban Tennis Program.” Presented at 2010 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 42(5): S507, May 2010.
    • Blegen, M., D. Boner, M. Stenson, and T. Matthews. “Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation Differences Between NCAA III Championship and Non-Championship Football Teams.” Presented at 2009 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 41(5): S449-450, May 2009.
    • Sparby, W., L. Brand, K. Holmes, L. Quale, D. Boner, and M. Blegen. “Pre-season Nutritional Status of NCAA Division III Female Swimmers.” Presented at 2009 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 41(5): S335, May 2009. Brand, L., W. Sparby, K. Holmes, L. Quale, D. Boner, and M. Blegen. “The Nutritional Status of NCAA
    • Division III Female Volleyball Players: Pre-season vs. In-season.” Presented at 2009 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 41(5): S334, May 2009.
    • Holmes, K., L. Quale, L. Brand, W. Sparby, and M. Blegen. “Pre-season nutritional status of NCAA Division III female swimmers.” Presented at 2009 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 41(5): S335, May 2009.
    • Lucas, S., K. Armstrong, M. Blegen, R. Wood, T. Matthews, and S. Headley. “Post Exercise Blood Pressure Response In Individuals With Metabolic Syndrome.” Presented at 2009 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 41(5): S91, May 2009.
    • Wood, R., M. Blegen, and M. Jones. “Strength and Power Measures in NCAA Division III Football Players.” Presented at 2008 National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference, Las Vegas, NV, July 2008.
    • Blegen, M. “Modifying Eating Environments: Implications for Collegiate Students and Athletes.” Presented at 2008 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 40(5): S565, June 2008.
    • Blegen, M. “Eating and Food Environments: Altering Your Environment for Success.” Keynote Speaker. Presented at 2008 Take the Road to Wellness Conference, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Minnesota, Bloomington, MN, January 2008.
    • Blegen, M. “Eating and Food environments: How Environmental Factors Influence What We Eat.” Invited Speaker, 2007 New England American College of Sports Medicine Meeting, Providence, RI, November 2007.
    • Blegen, M. “Daily Nutrient Needs and Intakes of NCAA Division III athletes.” Invited Speaker, International Society of Sports Nutrition Conference, Las Vegas, NV, June 2007.
    • Klepadlo, P. and M. Blegen. “The Influence of Nutrition Education on Nutritional Knowledge and Dietary Status in NCAA Division III Cross Country Runners.” Presented at the International Society of Sports Nutrition Conference, Las Vegas, NV, June 2007.
    • Blegen, M., T. Dorian, K. Schroeder, T. Fogarty, A. Mel, and M. Jones. “The Influence of Massage on Pre- and Post-Exercise Soreness Perception: A Preliminary Analysis.” Presented at 2007 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 39(5): S487, May 2007.
    • T. Dorian, K. Schroeder, T. Fogarty, A. Mel, M. Jones, and M. Blegen. “The Influence of Massage on Pre- and Post-Exercise Flexibility: A Preliminary Analysis.” Presented at 2007 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 39(5): S487, May 2007.
    • Blegen, M., T. Dorian, A. Feit, and M. Jones. “Strength and Conditioning for Middle Age to Older Adults.” Keynote lecture presented at 2006 International Conference for Athletic Training and Health, Taipei, Taiwan, June 2006.
    • Blegen, M., L. Martin, M. Stratton, M. Jones, and S. Headley. “Daily Nutrient Intake of NCAA Division III Athletes.” Presented at 2006 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5): S329, May 2006.
    • Blegen, M., C.C. Cheatham, N. Caine-Bish, G. Kammimori, and E.L. Glickman.“The Hormonal Response to Exercise of Varying Intensities in Normoxic and Hypoxic Environments.” Presented at 2005 American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(5): S238, May 2005.
    • Gordon, J., M. Blegen, T. Fogarty, K. Murray, and V. Paolone. “The Effect of Wet Suits on Heat Storage and Peak VO2 of Female Triathletes: A Preliminary Study.” Presented at 2005 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(5): S169-170, May 2005.
    • Blegen, M., C.C. Cheatham, N. Caine-Bish, and E.L. Glickman. “The Thermoregulatory Responses to Exercise of Varying Intensities in Normoxic and Hypoxic Environments.” Presented at 2000 Nationa American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 36(5): S336, May 2004.
    • Cheatham, C.C., N. Caine-Bish, M. Blegen, E. Potkanowicz, G. Kamimori, J. Marcinkiewicz, R. Otterstetter, M. Kalinski, and E.L. Glickman. “The Effects of Nicotine on the Metabolic and Hormonal Responses During Acute Cold Exposure.” Presented at 2004 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 36(5): S130, May 2004.
    • Caine-Bish, N., E. Potkanowicz, R. Otterstetter, M. Blegen, J. Marcinkiewicz, G. Kamimori, and E. L. Glickman. “Hormonal Responses of Sleep Deprived Males and Females Exposed to 12°C for 180-min.” Presented at 2004 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 36(5): S130-131, May 2004.
    • Blegen, M., C.C. Cheatham, N. Caine-Bish, C. Woolverton, J. Marcinkiewicz, and E.Glickman. “The Immunological Responses to Exercise of varying Intensities in Normoxic and Hypoxic Environments.” Presented at 2003 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 35(5): S380, May 2003.
    • Otterstetter, R., E. S. Potkanowicz, N. Caine-Bish, C. C. Cheatham, M. Blegen, and E. Glickman. “Evaluating Physiological Strain during Cold Exposure in Males and Females using a Cold Strain Index.” Presented at 2003 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 35(5): S25, May 2003.
    • Caine-Bish, N., E. Potkanowicz, M. Blegen, R. Otterstetter, and E. L. Glickman. “The Effect of Sleep Deprivation on Thermoregulation in Males Exposed to 12° C for 180 Minutes.” Presented at 2002 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 34(5): S144, May 2002.
    • Cheatham. C.C., N. Caine, M. Blegen, E.S. Potkanowicz, E.L. Glickman. “The Effects of Nicotine on the Cardiovascular Responses during Acute Cold Exposure.” Presented at 2002 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 34(5): S144, May 2002.
    • Glickman, E.L., N. Caine, C. Cheatham, M. Blegen, and E. Potkanowicz. “The Influence of Age on Thermosensitivity during Cold Water Immersion.” Presented at 2002 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 34(5): S144, May 2002.
    • Cheatham, C., N. Caine, M. Blegen, E. Potkanowicz, and E.L. Glickman. “The Effects of Nicotine on the Thermoregulatory Responses during Acute Cold Exposure.” Presented at 2001 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 333(5): S161, May 2001.
    • Glickman-Weiss, E.L., C. C. Cheatham, N. Caine, and M. Blegen. “The Influence of Ethnicity on Thermosensitivity during Cold Water Immersion.” Presented at 2001 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 33(5): S162, May 2001.
    • Glickman-Weiss, E., C. Cheatham, N. Caine, M. Blegen, and J. Marcinkiewicz. “The Relation Between a Cold Air Tolerance Test and Thermosensitivity in Males and Females.” Presented at 2000 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference, May 2000.
    • Glickman-Weiss, E., K. Mittleman, C. Cheatham, N. Caine, and M. Blegen. “The Influence of Gender and Menstrual phase on Thermosensitivity during Cold Water Immersion.” Presented at 1999 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise, 31(5): S308, May 1999.
    • Blegen, M., S. Goldsworthy, and T. Gibson. “A Comparison of High School and College Long Snapping Techniques.” Presented at 1998 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 30(5): S27, May 1998.
    • Keranen, A., D. Paulson, D. Stulz, L. Hilgart, M. Blegen, and D. Bacharach. “Determination of Work and Metabolic Cost of Nordic Track’s CTX Rider.” Presented at 1998 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 30(5): S169, May 1998.
    • Blegen, M., L. Szmedra, P. Kammermeier, and K. Rundell. “Cross Country Skiing Economy of Two Skating Techniques.” Presented at 1996 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 28(5): S134, May 1996.
    • Kammermeier, P., M. Blegen, and K. Rundell. “Upper Body Power as it Relates to Ski Skating Economy of Elite Biathlon Skiers.” Presented at 1996 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 28(5): S134, May 1996.
    • Rundell, K., L. Szmedra, and M. Blegen. “Energy Cost of a Rifle in Biathlon Skiing.” Presented at 1996 National American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 28(5): S134, May 1996.
    • Rundell, K., M. Blegen, and J. Layden. “Cross Country Ski Skating Efficiency of Elite Nordic Combined and Biathlon Skiers.” Presented at the 1st International Congress on Skiing and Science. St. Christoph am Arlberg, Austria, January, 1996.