09/03/2026
๐ Honors Student Spotlight: Alivia Aschenbach ๐
From student advocate to undergraduate researcher, Honors student Alivia Aschenbach is turning her passion for healthcare into meaningful research and real-world impact. ๐ง ๐
A psychology and Spanish double major, Alivia conducts concussion research in UNRโs Neuromechanics Laboratory and has presented her work twice at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference with support from the Honors College Research Travel Grant.
Her journey is a great example of how Honors students take their learning beyond the classroom through research, mentorship, advocacy, and opportunities to make a difference in our community. ๐บโจ
Interested in getting involved in research? Learn more about UNRโs Neuromechanics Laboratory and its work in concussion and sports medicine research:
https://www.unr.edu/public-health/centers-and-programs/neuromechanics-lab
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