Biomechanist
Resume:
Megan Stewart, MS
PhD Student
Health and Human Performance
Concentration in Biomechanics
Concordia University Chicago
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Academic Record
2022
Doctor of Philosophy
Concordia University Chicago,
River Forest, Illinois
Department of Health and Human Performance
Major Area: Biomechanics
2019
Doctor of Philosophy
Mississippi State University,
Starkville, MS
Department of Kinesiology
Major Area: Neuromechanics
2018
Master of Science
University of Kentucky,
Lexington, KY
Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion
Major Area: Kinesiology
Concentration Area: Biomechanics
Thesis: Muscle Activation with Kinematic Comparison Between Wind-Up and Stretch Pitching with Respect to the Upper and Lower Extremities
2016
Bachelor of Science
The University of Mississippi,
Oxford, MS
College of Applied Science
Major Area: Exercise Science
Concentration Area: Biomechanics
Research Experience
2019-Present
The American Sports Medicine Institute Laboratory
Biomechanist
2019
The American Sports Medicine Institute Laboratory
Student Researcher
2018- 2019
Mississippi State University Neuromechanics Laboratory
Head Researcher
2017-2018
The University of Kentucky Biodynamic Laboratory
Head Researcher
2016-2017
The University of Kentucky Biodynamic Laboratory
Research Assistant
2017-2018
The University of Kentucky Biomotion Laboratory
Head Researcher
2016-2017
The University of Kentucky Biomotion Laboratory
Research Assistant
2015-2016
The University of Mississippi Applied Biomechanics Laboratory
Research Intern
2014-2015
The University of Mississippi Applied Biomechanics Laboratory
Research Assistant
Scholarship
Published Manuscripts:
Smidebush, M, Stewart, E, Shapiro, R, Chander, H, & Knight, A. (2019). Mean muscle activation comparison between fastballs and curveballs with respect to the upper and lower extremity. Journal of Biomechanics.
Stewart E, Stewart M, Simpson J, Knight A, Chander H, Shapiro R. Sequential Order of Swing Phase Initiation in Baseball. Journal of Sports Analytics (In-Review).
Published Abstracts:
Williams C, Gdovin J, Wilson S, Hill C, Luginsland L, Hoke E, Eason J, Smidebush M, Yarbrough A, Wade C, Garner J. Changes in swing kinematics in collegiate softball players over a fall softball season. NSCA Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. 2016. National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Smidebush M, Stewart E. Chander H. Knight A, Shapiro R. Muscle activation analysis with kinematic comparison between wind-up and stretch pitching with respect to the upper and lower extremities. ASB Annual Meeting, Rochester, MN. 2018. American Society of Biomechanics
Smidebush M, Stewart E, Shapiro R. Chander H, Knight A. Comparison of Fastball and Curveball Kinematics and Muscle Activity for Elite Baseball Pitchers Throwing from the Stretch., ISBS Annual Meeting, Oxford, OH, 2019. The International Society of Biomechanics in Sports
Stewart E, Smidebush M, Simpson J, Knight A, Chander H, Shapiro R. Quantification of the Ground Reaction Forces for Skilled Versus Recreational Baseball Hitting. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, 2019. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.
Manuscripts in Review in Peer Reviewed Journals:
Slowik Jonathan, Diffendaffer Alek, Crotin Ryan, Stewart Megan, Hart Karen, Fleisig Glenn. Biomechanical Effects of Foot Placement During Pitching. Sport Biomechanics (In-Review).
Smidebush M, Stewart E, Shapiro R. A Kinematic Assessment Between Wind-Up and Stretch Pitching among Upper Extremity and Electromyographical Evaluation. Sport Biomechanics (In-Review).
Smidebush M, Stewart E, Shapiro R, Chander H, Knight A. The Evolving Biomechanics of Baseball Pitching: A Review Article. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (In-Review).
Stewart E, Stewart M, Nimrekha Kodithuwakku S, Turner A, Burch R, Knight A, Chander H. Validation of Bat Handle Sensor for Measuring Bat Velocity, Attack Angle, and Vertical Angle. Sports Engineering (In-Review).
Manuscripts in Preparation:
Stewart M, Crotin R, Diffendaffer A, Slowik J, Hart K, Fleisig G. Biomechanical Impacts of Pitching with Open or Closed Stride in Combination with Rubber Location (In-Preparation)
Smidebush M, Stewart E, Shapiro R. Chander H. Knight A. Peak muscle activation of the upper extremity between wind-up and stretch pitching (In-Preparation).
Smidebush M, Stewart E, Shapiro R. Chander H. Knight A. Kinematic Comparison Between Wind-Up and Stretch Pitching in the Upper Extremity and Trunk (In-Preparation).
Stewart E, Stewart M, Simpson J, Knight A, Chander H, Shapiro R. Analysis of the
Muscle Activity for Baseball Hitters of Varying Skill (In-Preparation).
Stewart E, Stewart M, Simpson J, Knight A, Chander H, Shapiro R. Quantification of the Ground Reaction Forces for Baseball Hitting in Collegiate Versus Recreational Athletes (In-Preparation).
Chander H, Stewart E, Smidebush M, Garner J, Wade C, Knight A. Slip Related Lower Extremity Muscle Activation in Alternative Footwear (In-Preparation).
Peer Review Conference Thematic Presentations:
Stewart E, Smidebush M, Simpson J, Knight A, Chander H, Shapiro R. Analysis of the Start Times for the Swing Phases for Baseball Hitters of Varying Skill. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Chattanooga, TN, 2018.
Smidebush M, Stewart E, Shapiro R. Analysis of Peak and Mean Muscle Activity for Baseball Hitters of Varying Skill. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Chattanooga, TN, 2018.
Peer Review Conference Podium Presentations:
Smidebush M, Stewart E, Johnson B. Analysis of Muscle Activation and Kinematic Comparisons Between Wind-Up and Stretch Pitching with Respect to the Upper and Lower Extremity Case Study. Mid-South Biomechanics Conference, Memphis, TN, 2018.
Stewart E, Smidebush M, Simpson J, Knight A, Chander H, Shapiro R. Analysis of the Start Times for the Swing Phases for Baseball Hitters of Varying Skill. Mid-South Biomechanics Conference, Memphis, TN, 2018.
Smidebush M, Stewart E, Shapiro R. Chander H, Knight A. A Kinematic Assessment Between Wind-Up and Stretch Pitching among Upper Extremity and Electromyographical Evaluation. International Shoulder Group Annual Conference, Rochester, MN, 2018.
Smidebush M, Stewart E, Chander H, Knight A. Baseball Pitching Muscle Activation and Kinematic Comparison between Wind-up and Stretch Fastballs. Mid-South Biomechanics Conference, Memphis, TN, 2019.
Stewart E, Smidebush M, Simpson J, Knight A, Chander A, Chander H, Shapiro R. Quantification of GRFx and GRFy for Skilled versus Recreational Baseball Hitters. Mid-South Biomechanics Conference, Memphis, TN, 2019.
Smidebush M, Stewart E, Shapiro R. Chander H, Knight A. Comparison of Fastball and Curveball Kinematics and Muscle Activity for Elite Baseball Pitchers Throwing from the Stretch. The International Society of Biomechanics in Sport Conference, Oxford, OH, 2019
Peer Reviewed Conference Poster Presentations:
Stewart M, Crotin Ryan, Diffendaffer Alek, Slowik Jon, Fleisig Glenn. Does Lead and Rear Foot Placement Affect Pitching Biomechanics? American Society of Biomechanics Conference, Atlanta, GA, 2020
Stewart M, Diffendaffer Alek, Slowik Jon, Hart Karen, Fleisig Glenn. The Effect of Pronation on Break of the Curveball American Society of Biomechanics Conference, Atlanta, GA, 2020
Smidebush M, Stewart E, Shapiro R, Chander H, Knight A. Muscle Activation Analysis with Kinematic Comparison Between Wind-Up and Stretch Pitching with Respect to the Upper Extremity and Electromyographical Evaluation. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Conference, Rochester, MN, 2018.
Stewart E, Smidebush M, Simpson J, Knight A, Chander H, Shapiro R. Quantification of GRFx and GRFy for Skilled versus Recreational Baseball Hitters. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Greenville, SC, 2019.
Smidebush M, Stewart E, Chander H, Knight A. Baseball Pitching Muscle Activity& Kinematic Comparison Between Wind-Up and Stretch Fastballs. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Greenville, SC, 2019.
Non-Peer Reviewed Conference Podium Presentations:
Smidebush M, Stewart E, Shapiro R. Analysis of Muscle Activation and Kinematic Comparisons Between Wind-Up and Stretch Pitching with Respect to the Upper and Lower Extremity. Spring Research Conference, Louisville, KY, 2018
Non-Peer Reviewed Conference Poster Presentations:
Stewart E, Smidebush M, Simpson J, Knight A, Chander H, Shapiro R. Analysis of the Start Times for the Swing Phases for Baseball Hitters of Varying Skill. College of Education Research Forum, Starkville, MS, 2018.
Simpson J, Stewart E, Smidebush M, Knight A, Chander H, Shapiro R. Analysis of Vertical Ground Reaction Forces During the Baseball Swing in Hitters of Different Skill Level. College of Education Research Forum, Starkville, MS, 2018.
Smidebush M, Stewart E, Chander H, Knight A. Baseball Pitching Muscle Activity and Kinematic Comparison Between Wind-Up and Stretch Fastballs. College of Education Research Forum, Starkville, MS, 2019.
Stewart E, Smidebush M, Simpson J, Knight A, Chander H, Shapiro R. Quantification of GRFx and GRFy for Skilled versus Recreational Baseball Hitters. College of Education Research Forum, Starkville, MS, 2019.
Curriculum Experience:
The University of Kentucky
Undergraduate Courses
CHE 111-General Chemistry Lab I
CHE 113- General Chemistry Lab II
Mississippi State University
Undergraduate Courses
EP 3304- Exercise Physiology Lab
EP 3643- Applied Anatomy and Physiology
EP 3233- Anatomical Kinesiology
EP 4504- Mechanical Analysis of Movement Lab
Invited Lectures:
2020
Mississippi State University
Appointments:
Improving technology
Athlete Engineering Summit
in sports performance
2020
The American Sports Medicine Institute
Appointments:
Youth pitching
The Baseball and Injuries Course
injuries
2018
Mississippi State University
Appointments:
Spinal nerves
Undergraduate Applied Anatomy & Physiology
CNS
EP 3643
PNS
Proprioceptors
Motor unit
Cranial nerves
2017
University of Kentucky
Appointments:
Kinetic chain
Undergraduate Biomechanics Class
KHP 415
Professional and Academic Affiliations:
2020-Present
Advancing Woman in Biomechanics
2020-Present
American Baseball Biomechanics Society
2018-Present
National Strength and Conditioning Association
2018-Present
International Society of Biomechanics
2018-Present
International Shoulder Group
2014-Present
American Society of Biomechanics
2014-Present
Southeast Chapter of the American Society of Biomechanics
2014-Present
Southeast Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine
2013-Present
American College of Sports Medicine
Professional Service:
2020-Present
Advancing Woman in Biomechanics Social Media Representative
2020-Present
American Baseball Biomechanics Society
Vice-President of Social Media
2019-Present
International Society of Biomechanics Student Representative
2019-Present
International Society of Biomechanics in Sports subcommittee member
2019-Present
Journal of Athletic Training manuscript reviewer
2018-Present
Southeast American College of Sports Medicine abstract review committee member.
2018-Present
American Society of Biomechanics student subcommittee-Biomechanics Advocacy
2018-Present
American Society of Biomechanics student subcommittee-Mentoring
2018-Present
American Society of Biomechanics student subcommittee-Social
Community Service:
2018-Present
Phi Mu Sorority Ritual Advisor
2017-2018
Phi Mu Sorority Philanthropic Advisor
2016-2018
Phi Mu Sorority Sisterhood Assistant Chairman
2014-1016
Catholic Campus Ministries Student Leader
2014-2016
Transfer Leadership Student Mentor
2013-2014
Vice President of Community Service Projects
2011-2013
President of German Honor Society
Volunteer Experience:
2018-Present
OCH Regional Medical Center Auxiliary
2017-2018
University of Kentucky Hospital Surgery Department
2014-2016
North Mississippi Regional Center Physical Therapy
2014-2016
Mississippi State Veterans Home Physical Therapy
2011-2013
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Physical Therapy
Certifications:
2009-Present
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care Provider
2009-Present
American Red Cross and American Heart Association
Selected Honors and Awards:
Present
International Society of Biomechanics Student Representative
Present
Strength & Honor: Honor Society
Present
Exercise Science Honor Society
2018
Hackensmith Award Finalist
2017
Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society
2017
Who’s Who Among College Students
2016
Cum Laude Honors Award
2016
Chancellor's Honor Roll
2015
Chancellor's Honor Roll
2014
Order of Omega Honor Society
2014
Alpha Delta Honor Society
2014
Rho Lambda Honor Society
2014
The Society for Collegiate Leadership and Achievement
2014
Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society
2014
PULSE Honors Convocation
2012
National Student Leadership Conference
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