Wednesday, May 2nd, 12:00 - 1:15 (WCC)
Dr. Colin Fehr 
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Dr. W. Matthew Silvers is an Associate Professor in the Health Sciences department at Whitworth University and Event Director of the IronMay Challenge. He received his B.S. from Washington State University and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Idaho. While on the Palouse, Matt volunteered with the Cougar Athletics and Vandal Athletics Strength and Conditioning programs, served as the Head Cross Country Coach for Pullman High School, taught strength and conditioning courses for both universities, and served as the Race Director for several running and triathlon events. His personal and professional interests include running, triathlons, building bicycles, coaching endurance athletes, and researching unique cross training strategies for runners, such as aquatic treadmill running, cycle sprint training, and circuit resistance training.
Abstract
RESEARCH IS JUST RESEARCH: BE LIKE WATER MY FRIENDS…
Bruce Lee once said, “before I learned the art, a punch was just a punch, and a kick, just a kick. After I learned the art, a punch was no longer a punch, a kick, no longer a kick. Now that I understand the art, a punch is just a punch and a kick is just a kick.” He added that, “the height of cultivation is really nothing special. It is merely simplicity; the ability to express the utmost with the minimum. It is the halfway cultivation that leads to ornamentation.” These observations ring true for other pursuits as well. Notably, discovery constrained by tradition or protocol can be intimidating, stressful, and unfulfilling. Matt will share his many personal experiences through the lens of Lee to advocate that life and research, stripped to the essentials, can be more fun and meaningful than you may believe.
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Overview of the Program Scheduling
For more information contact
Dr. Kerensa Allison, klallison@lcsc.edu or Dr. Rachelle Genthos, rigenthos@lcsc.edu
