Janet S. Dufek, Ph.D., FACSM » Professional Activities

Professional Activities

Professional Organizations:

Gait & Clinical Movement Analysis Society; 2016-present
National Strength and Conditioning Association; 2014-present
Southwest Regional American College of Sports Medicine; 2002-present
Northwest Regional American College of Sports Medicine; 1987-2001
International Society of Sport Biomechanics; 2010-present
International Society of Biomechanics; 2011-present
American Society of Biomechanics; 1987-present
American College of Sports Medicine; 1987-present

Professional Service:

Department, College/School, University

University: Graduate College Faculty Fellow, University of Nevada, Las Vegas 2017-18.
University: Executive Committee, Graduate College, University of Nevada, Las Vegas 2017-18.
University: Faculty Research Mentor Program (mentee: Dr. Dieu-My Tran, School of Nursing), 2017-18.
University: Ad Hoc Top Tier Committee (Chair), Graduate College, University of Nevada, Las Vegas 2017-18.
University: Ad Hoc Top Tier Recruitment, Retention, Progression, Completion Committee (Chair), Graduate College, University of Nevada, Las Vegas 2017-18.
University: Ad Hoc Top Tier Interdisciplinary Programs Committee (member), Graduate College, University of Nevada, Las Vegas 2017-18.
University: Invited Panel Speaker; Strategies on Handling the Publication Revise and Resubmit Process, Graduate College, University of Nevada, Las Vegas 2017.
University: Biomechanics Organizer; Dawson-UNLV Honors College Bound Program, Office ofthe Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2017.
University: Executive Committee, Graduate College, University of Nevada, Las Vegas 2016-17.
University: Grad Slam Judge, Graduate College, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2016.
University: Ad Hoc Top Tier Committee (Chair), Graduate College, University of Nevada, Las Vegas 2016-17.
University: Reviewer; Nevada Regents’ Scholar Award – Graduate Students, University of Nevada, Las Vegas 2016-17.
University: Invited Panel Speaker; Strategies on Handling the Publication Revise and Resubmit Process, Graduate College, University of Nevada, Las Vegas 2017.
University: Biomechanics Organizer; Dawson-UNLV Honors College Bound Program, Office ofthe Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2017.
University: Ad Hoc Top Tier Committee (Chair), Graduate College, University of Nevada, Las Vegas 2015-16.
University: Executive Committee, Graduate College, University of Nevada, Las Vegas 2015-16.
University: College of Engineering Top Tier Strategic Planning Committee, Appointed by Dean of College of Engineering, University of Nevada, Las Vegas 2015-16.
University: Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Committee; Appointed by the President, 2015-16.
University: Grad Slam Judge, Graduate College, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2015.
University: CoRE (Collaborative Research and Education) Fellow, Special Appointment by the Provost, 2015.
University: Advisory Board Member, UNLV Health Law Program, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2015-2016.
University: Faculty Mentoring Program Invited Speaker, Creating Interdisciplinary Research, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2015.
University: STEM Summit Panel Member, How does Biomedical Research Shape the Future of the Nevada Health Care System?, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2015.
University: R2PC (Recruitment, Retention, Progression, Completion) Committee, Graduate College, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2014-2015.
University: Grad Slam Judge, Graduate College, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2014.
University: Ad Hoc Faculty Gala Abstract Reviewer, 2014.
University (Health Sciences Representative): Doctoral Graduate Research Award Review Panel Member; Graduate College, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2014.
University: Faculty Opportunity Award Review Panel Member; STEM Health, Office of the President, 2014.
University: CoRE (Collaborative Research and Education) Fellow, Health; Co-Chair, 2014-1015.
University: (Health Sciences Representative); Priority and New Program Review Committee, 2013-2016.
University: Ad Hoc Graduate School Thesis and Dissertation Committee, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2013-2014.
University: Senior Mentor, Junior-Senior Faculty Mentoring Program, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2013-2014.
University: Chair, UNLV Faculty Gala Committee, 2013-2014.
University: Faculty Opportunity Award Review Panel Member; STEM Health, Office of the President, 2013.
University: Graduate Assessment Sub-Committee, Office of Academic Assessment, 2013.
University: Mock Accreditation Team Member, Office of the Executive Vice-President and Provost, 2013.
University: (Health Sciences): Priority and New Program Committee Member; 2010-2013.
School (AHS): Search Committee Member, Development Officer: 2016.
School (AHS): Grant Reviewer, Center for Biobehavioral Interdisciplinary Science, 2017.
School (AHS): Ph.D. Graduate Coordinator; Interdisciplinary Health Sciences: 2015-present.
School (AHS): Search Committee Member; Dean position: 2015-2016.
School (AHS): Faculty Review Committee (Chair): 2015-2016.
School (AHS): Faculty Review Committee; 2014-2015.
School (AHS): Chair, Ad Hoc School Award Application Review Committee, 2013.
Department (KNS): Student Travel Award Committee; 2016-present.
Department (KNS): Academic Standards Committee; 2014-2016.
Department (KNS): Search Committee Member, Nutrition position; 2014-2015.
Department (KNS): Search Committee Member, Athletic Training position; 2014-2015.
Department (KNS): Search Committee Member, Lecturer position; 2014.
Department (KNS): Academic Standards Committee; 2014-2016.
Department (KNS): Ph.D. Admissions Committee; 2013-present.
Department (KNS): Ph.D. Graduate Coordinator; 2013-present.
Department (KNS): Search Committee Member, Exercise Science, (3 positions); 2013-2014.
Department (KNS): Faculty Sponsor for McNair Award Application (A. Montes); 2013.
Department (KNS): Search Committee Member, Applied Exercise Physiology; 2012.
Department (KNS): Departmental Brainstorming Activity Ad Hoc Committee Facilitator; 2011.
Department (KNS): Doctoral Program Ad Hoc Committee Member; 2011.
Department (KIN): Search Committee Member, Exercise Physiology; 2010.
Department (KIN): Faculty Sponsor for McNair Award Application (C. Whitley); 2008.

Non-University:

Executive Council Member, International Society of Biomechanics, 2019-2021.
Grant Reviewer, Austrian Science Fund (#M 2773-B), 2019.
Goel (Translational Research) Award Reviewer, American Society of Biomechanics, 2018.
Accreditation Reviewer, Northwest Commission of Colleges and Universities, 2018.
Associate Editor, Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise, 2018-present.
Invited External Reviewer, ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 11th Edition, 2019.
Organizer, National Biomechanics Day at UNLV, American Society of Biomechanics, 2019.
Abstract Reviewer: American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, 2017.
Faculty-Student Mentor (E. Dooley, University of Virginia), Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Annual Meeting, 2017.
Board of Trustees Member, Rocky Mountain University of the Health Professions, 2017-2020.
Search Committee Member (Provost), Rocky Mountain University of the Health Professions, 2017-18.
Invited Participant, Research Vision Conference, Rocky Mountain University of the Health Professions, 2015.
Organizing Committee Member, National Biomechanics Day, American Society of Biomechanics, 2015-18.
Grant Reviewer, COBRE Pilot Grant Applications, Center for Research in Human Movement Variability, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2015.
Medical School Exploration Committee, Rocky Mountain University of the Health Professions, 2015-2016.
Mountain West CTR-IN Reviewer Workshop, Invited Participant, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, 2015.
Ad Hoc Reviewer, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Biomechanics Examination Quality, 2014.
Academic Assessment Committee (Chair), Rocky Mountain University of the Health Professions, 2014-2016.
Board of Trustees Member, Rocky Mountain University of the Health Professions, 2014-2016.
Invited External Grant Reviewer, Nebraska Research Initiative, University of Nebraska State System, 2013-14.
Faculty-Student Mentor (N. Lippa, University of Southern Mississippi), American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, 2013.
Chair, Academic Affairs Committee, Rocky Mountain University of the Health Professions, 2013-2015.
American Society of Biomechanics Post-Doctoral Scholar Review Committee, 2013.
Abstract Reviewer: American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, 2013.
Invited External Grant Reviewer, Nebraska Research Initiative, University of Nebraska State System, 2012-2013.
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Evaluator Training Workshop, 2012.
Abstract Reviewer: American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, 2012.
Invited External Grant Reviewer, Nebraska Research Initiative, University of Nebraska State System, 2011-2012.
Academic Assessment Committee, Rocky Mountain University of the Health Professions, 2011-2013.
Board of Trustees Member, Rocky Mountain University of the Health Professions, 2011-2013.
Faculty-Student Mentor (R. Fremenko, University of Virginia), American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, 2011.
MentorNET Faculty Mentor, (K. Tomko, Marywood College), Women in Science via American College of Sports Medicine, 2011.
Abstract Reviewer: American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, 2011.
Review Editorial Board Member, Frontiers in Movement Science and Sport Psychology, 2010-2013.
Expert Judge, Recommendations for Biomechanics in Physical Education Teacher Education, West Virginia University, 2010.
Faculty-Student Mentor (A. Sumner, Auburn University), American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, 2009.
Invited Scholar-Facilitator: Women in Science Luncheon, American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, 2009.
External Program Reviewer, Department of Physical Education and Exercise Science, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York, 2009.
Invited Reviewer: Nebraska Research Initiative, Biotechnology Section, 2008.
Invited Reviewer: Idaho State Board of Education: Research Center Grant FY 2008 Proposal, 2007.
Invited Reviewer: Nebraska Research Initiative, Biotechnology Section, 2006.
Abstract Reviewer: American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, 2007.
Educational DVD Participant, “Biomechanics”, Castilia Media, 2006.
Faculty-Student Mentor (G. Casebolt, Texas Women’s University), American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, 2006.
Invited Reviewer: Idaho State Board of Education Grant Program; 2006.

Manuscript/Textbook Reviewer:

Journal of Sports Science and Medicine: 2014-present
Research in Sports Medicine: 2014-present
Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology: 2014-present
Journal of Athletic Training: 2013-present
Osteoarthritis and Cartilage: 2012-present
Footwear Science: 2012-present
Journal of Biomechanics: 2011-present
Gait & Posture: 2011-present
Motor Control: 2010-present
Journal of Sport Rehabilitation; 2010-present
Military Medicine; 2009-present
International Journal of Women’s Health; 2009-present
Clinical Biomechanics; 2009-present
Wadsworth Publishing Company, 2006
Sports Medicine; 2006-present
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Medicine; 2006-present
Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; 2006-present
Health and Fitness Journal; 2001- present
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport; 1994-1996, 2000-present
Journal of Applied Biomechanics; 1994-present
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise; 1989- present