Gretchen Oliver

Gretchen Oliver, assistant professor of kinesiology in the College of Education and Health Professions. Oliver, a University of Arkansas alumna, focuses on the mechanics of the body’s movement in her research. She conducts motion analysis research with students using computer software called the MotionMonitor, a real-time 3-D motion-capture system that is being used to prevent injury and enhance athletes' performance.

Since 2009 Oliver has mentored 12 honors students and has published three papers coauthored with honors students. She is an active member of her college’s honors council and is also helping the Honors College plan for the future as a member of the strategic planning committee. Oliver has received two outstanding research awards and one outstanding service award from the college’s department of health, human performance and recreation. She was awarded the college’s Rising Star Award for 2009-10, which recognizes the most outstanding all-around new faculty member.