Newswise — The following Grand Valley State University experts can comment on a variety of topics relating to the spring season. From nationally recognized research on exercise to allergies to taxes to "spring fever," our experts have the latest information.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SPRING SPORTS, EXERCISE*Steve Glass, (616) 331-3515, professor of movement scienceGlass is an expert in exercise physiology. He received national attention for his research on effective weight lifting.*Laura Kennett, (616) 331-3263, assistant director of Fitness & WellnessKennett can comment on the proper way to get in shape before summer.*Steven Nizielski, (616) 331-2767, associate professor of biomedical sciences.Nizielski is an expert in sports nutrition and can comment on the type of diet spring athletes should adhere to.
HEALTH, ALLERGIES, "SPRING FEVER" *Pat Schafer, (616) 331-7166, associate dean of the Kirkhof College of NursingSchafer can comment on spring health issues, including allergies, cold and flu symptoms and "spring fever." *Mary Jo Miedema, (616) 988-8774, Grand Valley's Family Health CenterMiedema can comment on effective ways to stay healthy as we transition from winter to spring.
TAX SEASON*Susan Martin, (616) 331-2400, professor of accounting and taxation in the Seidman College of BusinessMartin is a certified public accountant, as well as a certified management and internal accountant. She can comment on the current tax season and changes in tax laws.
NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK and WORLD HEALTH DAY*Doug Graham, (616) 331-2819, professor of biomedical sciences Graham is an expert in public health and microbiology.
EARTH DAY*Grand Valley's geology department has compiled two databases of books on Earth Science for K-12 students and teachers. For more information contact Kevin Cole, department chair, (616) 331-3728.
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