K. Michael Rowley, Jr.

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Education: University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA Doctor of Philosophy in Biokinesiology May 2018 University of Delaware Newark, DE Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Honors with Distinction, Conc.: Biomechanics and Motor Control May 2013 Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences, Honors, Minor: Dance May 2013 GPA: 4.0, Graduated Summa Cum Laude Research Experience: University of Delaware Newark, DE Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology June 2011 June 2013 Undergraduate Researcher Advisor: James G. Richards, PhD o Led research on a project investigating lower extremity mechanics during controlled drop landings o Wrote custom LabView software that communicates with Cortex and allows real-time feedback of subjects lower extremity joint orientation o Collaborated with Biomechanics Lab graduate students on research projects including development of clinical measures of scapular kinematics, examining surgical outcomes in brachial plexus birth palsy patients, and assessing performance of figure skating jumps using simulations o Collected data on children with brachial plexus birth palsy biweekly at Shriners Childrens Hospital o Developed an understanding of nationwide collaborations and patient outcome measurement techniques as a participant in the Shriners Upper Extremity Research Think Tank Conference (December 2011) Department of Undergraduate Research Summer 2010 ArtsBridge American Researcher Advisor: Lynnette Overby, PhD o Researched the efficacy of assessments including exams, journaling, and class activities used by other teachers and researchers in the ArtsBridge program, a national organization that studies arts integration in grade schools Teaching Experience: University of Delaware Newark, DE Teaching Assistant, Experimental Physiology: Dr. Seung Hong August 2012 May 2013 o Mentored two groups of 4-5 seniors and juniors in eight-week research projects investigating color change physiology o Learned about education and scientific method philosophies, techniques, and research by shadowing Dr. Hong Teaching Assistant, The Body and Motion: Dr. Lynnette Overby February 2012 May 2012 o Taught two lectures and organized two guest speakers. Tutor, Introduction to Biology: Dr. Jennifer Nauen September 2011 May 2013 Tutor, Introduction to LabView: Dr. James Richards September 2012 December 2012 Publications: Mattson JM, Russo SA, Rose WC, Rowley KM, and Richards JG. Identification of scapular kinematics using surface mapping: A validation study. Journal of Biomechanics 2012 Aug 9; 45(12): 2176-9. Russo S, Kozin S, Zlotolow D, Thomas K, Hulbert R, Mattson J, Rowley KM, and Richards JG. Scapulothoracic and glenohumeral contributions to motion in children with brachial plexus birth palsy. Journal of Pedidatric Orthopaedics. In print. Thomas KF, Russo SA, Hulbert RL, Rowley KM, Richards JG. Evaluating the acromium marker cluster as a method for measuring scapular orientation in children with brachial plexus birth palsy. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. In review. Rowley, KM and Richards, JG. The effect of plantarflexion angle on landing mechanics using a within-subject real-time feedback protocol. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. In review. Presentations: Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Cincinnati, OH Podium Presentation: The effect of plantarflexion angle on landing mechanics May 2013 International Association for Dance Medicine and Science Washington, D.C. (2011), Singapore (2012) Podium Presentation: The effect of plantarflexion angle on landing mechanics October 2012 Podium Presentation: Changes in alignment during gait after a semester of Franklin Method instruction October 2012 Poster Presentation: A review of current research on joint injuries in dancers October 2011 University of Delaware Undergraduate Research Symposium Newark, DE Podium Presentation: The effect of plantarflexion angle on landing mechanics August 2012 Poster Presentation: Identification of scapular kinematics using surface mapping: A sensitivity analysis August 2011 Podium Presentation: Are arts integration assessments effective? August 2010

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Leadership and Service: Indigenous Pitch Dance Collective, Philadelphia, PA, Volunteer Instructor Each Summer from 2010 Present o Taught various dance styles, journaling, art, improvisation, and camp games at a free week-long day-camp for 70-80 children ages 4-17 in Katrina-affected areas of New Orleans, LA o Worked with another student at UD to organize, fundraise $9000, and train our own team of 9 UD teachers to run one of the camps in Summer 2012 University of Delaware Office of Admissions, Newark, DE, Volunteer Coordinator Each March from 2010 2011 o Organized housing, meals, travel around campus, and activities for the 100 high school students invited to an annual scholarship competition weekend Additional Experience: University of Delaware Career Services Center, Newark, DE, Student Assistant September 2011 June 2013 o Counsel students one-on-one about resumes and job searching exercising communication skills to build rapport quickly Landisville Pool, Landisville, PA, Lifeguard Summers 2007 2009 o Enforced safety rules and regulations for the safety of up to 500 pool patrons at a time o Completed necessary maintenance and cleaning tasks when required

Honors, Awards, and Affiliations: University of Delaware Newark, DE Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society, Member 2013 American Association of University Professors Student Scholarship 2013 Eugene du Pont Scholar 2009-2013 o Competitive scholarship that provides 100% of tuition and room and board costs for four years of study Herbert Ellis Newman Award for Outstanding Junior 2012 o Awarded by Phi Beta Kappa to a third-year student exhibiting academic success in both sciences and humanities General Honors Award 2011 o Awarded to second-year students who have completed the required amount of honors credits

Choreography Experience: University of Delaware Dance Faculty Concert, Newark, DE, Senior Choreographer Award November 2012 March 2013 o Chosen as the first annual dance program student to choreograph a piece for the annual faculty concert o Produce a piece with seven dancers including choreography, costumes, lighting, and production o Research and write reflections and essays about choreographic theory University of Delaware Wind Ensemble, Newark, DE, Apprentice Choreographer January 2012 March 2012 o Shadowed and choreographed under Teresa Emmons of the Ballet Theatre of Dover o Dance was to Danza de los Duendes performed live by the UD Wind Ensemble Delaware Repertory Dance Company, Newark, DE, Student Choreographer November 2011 April 2012 o Choreographed and coordinated costumes, lighting, and tech for a 9-person modern piece o Taught company classes in modern technique Harrington Theatre Arts Company, Newark, DE, Movement Director February 2011 April 2012 o Served as choreographer and movement director for EDGES: A Song Cycle o Coordinated costuming, props, and scheduling for rehearsal and performance spaces Guest Choreographer, Lancaster, PA, Rev9 Dance Company June 2008 November 2010 o Choreographed a number for 15 dancers in the companys show Factory in the Philadelphia Fringe Festival

Dance Training: University of Delaware, Newark, DE: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Musical Theatre Instructors: Joann Browning, Lynnette Overby, SarahKim Vennard, Kim Schroeder, Jan Bibik Delaware Dance Company, Newark, DE: Ballet, Modern Instructors: James Zynda, Sunshine Latshaw Susquehanna Dance Center, Mountville, PA: Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Partnering Instructors: Shari Vegso-Wilson, Kristin Pontz, Heather Bare, Pat Kautter, Kyle Schwandt

August 2009 Present June 2011 Present June 2007 August 2009

Performance Experience: University of Delaware Dance Faculty Concert: Expressive Perceptions Nova Dance Company, Wilmington, DE: Love, Hate, and Ambiguity University of Delaware Dance Faculty Concert: Continuum Delaware Repertory Dance Company: Annual Concert Ephrata Performing Arts Center, Ephrata, PA: RENT (Dance Captain) University of Delaware Music Department, Newark, DE: iMusic3: Ode to Earth Nova Dance Company, Wilmington, DE: New Dances Rev9 Dance Company, Lancaster, PA: Revolution 9

March 2013 May 2012 March 2012 Each April 2010 2012 June 2010 July 2010 April 2010 November 2009 November 2008