1. Heather Michelle Adams
    College of Health and Human Services, Applied Medicine & Rehabilitation
    Heather.Adams@indstate.edu

Credentials

  1. Ph.D., Indiana State University, 2021.
    Major: Curriculum and Instruction
    Dissertation Title: Student Perceptions of Standardized Patient Use in Athletic Training Education
  2. M.S., Indiana State University, 2012.
    Major: Athletic Training
    Dissertation Title: Effects of Urine Agitation on Measurements of Hydration Status
  3. B.S., Winona State University, 2010.
    Major: Athletic Training


Administrative Activities

Licensures and Certifications

  1. Graston M1, Graston Technique. (2011 - Present).
  2. Certified Athletic Trainer, Board of Certification. (2010 - Present).
  3. Licensed Athletic Trainer, Indiana Athletic Trainers Board. (2010 - Present).

Scholarship and Creative Activities

  • Conference Proceeding

    1. Adams, H. M., & Armstrong, K. J. (2021). Students’ Perceptions of Standardized Patient Encounters in Professional Education. Journal of Athletic Training, 56, S–275.
  • Journal Article, Academic Journal

    1. Adams, H. M., Eberman, L. E., Yeargin, S. W., Niemann, A. J., Mata, H. L., & Dziedzicki, D. J. (2015). Effects of Agitation and Storage Temperature on Measurements of Hydration Status. Asian Journal of Sports Medicine, 6(3), e24041. https://doi.org/10.5812/asjsm.24041
    2. Eberman, L. E., Schumacher, H., Niemann, A. J., Adams, H. M., & Kahanov, L. (2013). Research Evidence for Therapeutic Ultrasound Effectiveness. International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training, 18(4), 20–22. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/ijatt.2013-0009
  • Other

    1. Adams, H. M. (accepted). CAATE Self-Study.

Presentations

  1. Adams, H. M., NATA Virtual Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, "Students' Perceptions of Standardized Patient Encounters in Professional Education," National Athletic Trainers' Association. (June 2021).
  2. Adams, H. M. (Author & Presenter), Winkelann, Z. J. (Author), Jouaibi, Z. (Author), Eberman, L. E. (Author), Athletic Training Educators' Conference, "Transforming Pre-Professional Athletic Training Courses to Engage the Millennial Student," Dallas, TX. (February 2017).

Librarianship

Grants, Contracts and Fellowship

  1. Adams, H. M., "Employer Field Trip - Supplemental Grant," Sponsored by ISU Career Center, Indiana State University, $290.00. (October 4, 2024).
  2. Adams, H. M. (Principal), Demchak, T. J. (Co-Principal), "Union Health Foundation Grant," Sponsored by Union Health, Local, $1,932.00. (May 2024).
  3. Demchak, T. J. (Co-Principal), Adams, H. M. (Co-Principal), "Travel to Indiana Athletic Trainers’ Association Conference," Sponsored by Community Engagement, Indiana State University, $500.00. (October 2023 - December 2023).
  4. Adams, H. M., "Indy Fuel Collaboration," Sponsored by ISU Career Center, Indiana State University, $766.32. (October 6, 2023).
  5. Adams, H. M., "Student Employer Immersion Trip," Sponsored by ISU Career Center, Indiana State University, $2,000.00. (January 2023 - May 2023).
  6. Adams, H. M. (Principal), "MAT Experiential Learning and Peer Networking Trip," Sponsored by Indiana State University Career Center, Indiana State University, $756.32. (August 2022 - October 2022).

University  and Community Service

  1. Medical Coverage - Volunteer, 2024 D3 NCAA Pre-National Championship Cross Country Meet, Terre Haute, IN. (October 2024).
  2. Medical Coverage - Volunteer, Nike Twilight Cross Country Championship Meet, Terre Haute, IN. (October 2024).
  3. Medical Coverage - Volunteer, 2024 ISU John McNichols Invitation, Terre Haute, IN. (September 2024).
  4. Medical Coverage - Volunteer, 2023 ISU John McNichols Invitation, Terre Haute, IN. (September 2023).
  5. Medical Coverage - Volunteer, 2022 ISU John McNichols Invitation, Terre Haute, IN. (September 2022).

Awards and Honors

  1. Nominated for:Recognition - First Destination Survey (FDS). (June 2022).
  2. Nominated for:Professing Excellence and Inspiring Instruction. (April 7, 2022).
  3. Nominated for:Professing Excellence & Inspiring Instruction. (April 2020).
  4. Nominated for:Professing Excellence and Inspiring Instruction. (April 2, 2019).

Consulting

Biography and Expertise