HHP among researchers celebrated

East Carolina University held its annual Research and Scholarship Awards Ceremony April 2, which included awards for Drs. Christine Habeeb and Abby Schwartz representing the College of Health and Human Performance.

ECU News Services covered the entirety of the event, which recognizes excellence among researchers, scholars and inventors at ECU – those whose activities have a major impact on their field, their students, the region and the world.

Dr. Abby Schwartz earned a Trendsetter Award in the mid-career category.

Habeeb, assistant professor in kinesiology, received the Five-Year Research & Creative Activity Award. Habeeb’s work focuses on improving performance, teamwork and well-being in sport and military settings. Her expertise is in demand, and she has been invited to speak with various organizations about teams performing under pressure. Her aim to inform teamwork in the Army has great value for the Department of Defense and national security.

The latest Trendsetter Award winners were also announced during the ceremony. Schwartz, associate professor in the school of social work, director of the BSW program and coordinator of the Gerontology Program, was announced as one of the mid-career category winners. The Trendsetter Awards are a REDE-established program to recognize the research and creative work of faculty who have the expertise and enthusiasm to forge a path and inspire their peers.