PCS Students

Nyjel Green is a doctoral student in both the Exercise Science and Physical Cultural Studies research groups in UMD’s Kinesiology Department. His research focuses on developing and implementing prevention strategies to combat chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity in underrepresented communities.

Lauren R. Nowosatka is a doctoral candidate in UMD PCS with research interests in sporting femininities, and safe and empowering sport and physical culture.

Sasha Tolliver is a PhD student in the Department of Kinesiology with research interests including health equity, chronic disease, pediatrics, and the built environment.

Shuling is a PhD student in the PCS program at the University of Maryland. Shuling is interested in understanding the embodiment process behind chronic conditions and how they are shaped by the Neighborhood and Built Environment and other governmental infrastructures.

Junbin Yang is currently a PhD student in the Physical Cultural Studies program at the Kinesiology Department within the University of Maryland. His research interests broadly include sport and politics, the globalization of sport, mega-sporting events, and disability studies.