Research interests
Kasee Hildenbrand’s research focuses on the
critical thinking aspect of Human Anatomy. Using
assignments to prompt students to critically think
about subjects such as Human Anatomy can help student
retain knowledge by developing a practical
understanding of the subject and its applicability to
their profession.
Hildenbrand also has started a concussion research
study looking at the effects concussions sustained
during athletic participation has on the cognitive
functions of the participants. She has teamed
with an assistant professor in clinical psychology to
look at these effects using a neuropsychosocial battery
of tests at both baseline, acute and long-term after a
concussion.
In addition she is working with a physician from
Spokane to look at the biophysiologic effects of warm
water immersion. Specifically she is looking at
heart rate variability, blood pressure, peripheral
blood flow and core temperature while immersed in cool,
neutral and warm water.
Teaching/professional interests
Hildenbrand currently teaches Human Anatomy and Care
and Prevention of Athletic Injuries for the Movement
Studies Core. She is also the Program Director
for the Athletic Training Education Program. In
this role she supervises the academic program while
coordinating with the WSU Intercollegiate Athletics
Department for internship experiences for students
pursuing a degree in Athletic Training.
Recent accomplishments
- Awarded a Teaching and Learning Improvement Grant
for 2007 to examine the effects of critical thinking in
first year science courses.
- Awarded a grant from the National Swimming Pool
Foundation for work on an aquatic rehabilitation
project.
Educational background
- BA, Whitworth College, Spokane, WA, 1998
- MS, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 2001
- PhD, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 2005
