Research

ORCID: 0000-0002-7579-5173                                                                                                                                     GND: 130416371

Current research projects:
  • Student Health Behavior and Academic Success
  • Exploration of Student Sex Behavior
  • Anthropometric and Physiologic Differences in Men and Women
  • Assessing the Impact of Learning Assistants (LAs) and Supplemental Instruction (SI) in Undergraduate Classes
  • The Effect of Mindfulness Breathing Exercises on Stress Indicators and Student Performance in Formal Exams
  • Students’ knowledge of and attitude toward holistic medicine practices

Peer-reviewed articles:
*indicates graduate co-author, **indicates undergraduate co-author
Posters and presentations:
*indicates graduate co-author, **indicates undergraduate co-author
  • Reuter, P., Khalaf, N., Weiss, V., & Craddock, J. Assessing the efficacy of online Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions during the COVID-19 pandemic. SoTL Commons Conference 2022, Savannah, GA (February 23-25, 2022)
  • Craddock, J., Khalaf, N., Reuter, P., & Weiss, V. Students perception of Learning Assistants (LAs) in an undergraduate science class. SoTL Commons Conference 2022, Savannah, GA (February 23-25, 2022)
  • Reuter, P., Forster*, B., Kruger**, B. The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Student Health Behavior and Mental Health. 16th International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK, July 21-23, 2021 (virtual conference)
  • Reuter, P., Sillevis, R., Weiss, V. The Effect of Mindful Breathing Exercises on Testing Anxiety and Student Performance in Formal Exams. Workshop 2021 Annual HAPS (Human Anatomy & Physiology Society) Conference, May 24-27, 2021 (virtual conference)
  • Reuter, P. Health Professions Students’ Knowledge of and Attitude toward Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 23rd International Conference on Integrative Medicine and Nutrition (ICIMN), New York, NY, April 21-23, 2021 (virtual conference)
  • Fichthorn*, K.R, Mroz*, L., Reuter, P., & van Duijn, A. Correlation Between The Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament And Generalized Joint Hypermobility In Young Adults. 2020 Annual Meeting American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), virtual conference, May 2020
  • Reuter, P. Low-stakes vs. no-stakes practice exams – which one works better? SoTL Commons Conference 2020, Savannah, GA (February 19-21, 2020)
  • Weiss, V., Sillevis, R., Reuter, P., Lehigh, A., Lehigh, C., Broslovsky, L., Varveris, N., Krill, M., Koepke, J., & Sarantos, G. Can mindfulness practice improve short-term retention in a science course? SoTL Commons Conference 2020, Savannah, GA (February 19-21, 2020)
  • Fichthorn*, K.R, Reuter, P.R. Correlation between Generalized Joint Hypermobility and Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain in College Students 2019 Annual Meeting American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Orlando, FL, May 28-June 1, 2019
  • Reuter, P. Undergraduate Research – A Gateway to Success Attain to Retain Conference, The Office of Community Outreach, FGCU, February 10, 2018
  • Yazici, H.J., Reuter, P. Undergraduate Student Research Practices at FGCU, Examples from Various Disciplines 2017 Florida Statewide Symposium Schedule Best Practices in Undergraduate Research, Orlando, FL, October 28-28, 2017
  • Carlin, A., Gunnels, C.W., Reuter, P., Savarese, M., Brown, T., Culbertson, C., Colding, L., Jeffreys-Heil, R., Keller, S., Lura, D., Szecsi, T., Tullo, K., & Yazici, H. Scaffolding Scholarly Experiences throughout the Undergraduate Curriculum. Undergraduate Research Program Director: Undergraduate Research Collaborations Conference, Flagstaff, AZ, June 27-29, 2017
  • Reuter, P. Use of Low-Stakes and No-Stakes Online Self-Assessment Tools and its Effect on Student Performance in Formal Exams and Overall Performance in University Science Classes Lucas Center Symposium: Showcasing Creative Strategies for Teaching and Learning, Fort Myers, FL, September 22, 2016
  • Reuter, P.R. Use of No-stakes Online Self-Assessment Tools and its Effect on Student Performance in Formal Exams and Overall Performance in University Science Classes Workshop 6th World Conference on Learning, Teaching and Educational Leadership, University of Descartes, Paris, France (October 29-31, 2015) (not presented due to technical difficulties)
  • Reuter, P.R., Reuter, K.E. University Students in Madagascar and the United States: A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Sexual Behaviors, Sexual Identity, and Belief in STIs 2015 Meeting International Academy of Sex Research (IASR), Toronto, Canada (August 9-12, 2015)
  • Reuter, P., Parker, S., Girimurugan, S. The Importance and Benefits of Low-stakes Online Practice Exams for Student Success in A&P classes Workshop 2015 Annual HAPS (Human Anatomy & Physiology Society) Conference, San Antonio, TX (May 23-27, 2015)
  • Reuter, P. I’m sure I got an A. Students’ misperception of their A&P knowledge as a contributing factor to low exam scores. 2015 Annual HAPS (Human Anatomy & Physiology Society) Conference, San Antonio, TX (May 23-27, 2015)
  • Reuter, P. How creating your own A&P course companion and lab workbook benefits you as well as your students. 2015 Annual HAPS (Human Anatomy & Physiology Society) Conference, San Antonio, TX (May 23-27, 2015)
  • Reuter, P., Parker, S. Low-stakes Online Practice Exams Increase Students’ Performance and Overall Success Rates in Sciences Classes Workshop 2015 SoTL Commons Conference, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA (March 25, 2015)
  • Reuter, P., Parker, S. Do Practice Exams In Science Courses Help Students Perform Better In Exams And Get Better Final Grades? 2015 Research on Teaching and Learning Summit, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA (February 20, 2015)
  • Reuter, P. Students‘ misperception of their knowledge as a contributing factor to low exam scores. FGCU Research Day 2012 (April 20, 2012)
  • Reuter, P. Are former FGCU Anatomy & Physiology students as well prepared for upper level classes in health sciences as students from other colleges? FGCU Research Day 2012 (April 20, 2012)
 
With undergraduate student co-presenters:
  • Turello, A.E., Holland, L.W., and Reuter, P.R. Knowledge of and Attitude toward Holistic Medicine Practices among Pre-Nursing and Graduating Nursing Students Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC), Washington, D.C. (March 26-28, 2020)
  • Lee, R., Maung Maung, C.T, Zemplinski, J., and Reuter, P.R. Salivary alpha amylase as a marker for students’ stress level before and after exams 2020 Florida Undergraduate Research Conference (FURC), Fort Myers, FL (February 21-22, 2020)
  • Turello, A.E., Smith, A.L., and Reuter, P.R. Does Screen Time Affect the Academic Performance of University Students? 2019 Annual HAPS (Human Anatomy & Physiology Society) Conference, Portland, OR (May 22-26, 2019) and 2020 Florida Undergraduate Research Conference (FURC), Fort Myers, FL (February 21-22, 2020)
  • Forster, B., Brister, S., Reuter, P. The Influence of Eating Habits on the Academic Performance of University Students 2019 Annual HAPS (Human Anatomy & Physiology Society) Conference, Portland, OR (May 22-26, 2019) and 2020 Florida Undergraduate Research Conference (FURC), Fort Myers, FL (February 21-22, 2020)
  • Holland, L.W., Turello, A.E., Reuter, P.R. Pre-Health Professions Students’ Knowledge of and Attitude toward Holistic Medicine Practices 2019 Annual HAPS (Human Anatomy & Physiology Society) Conference, Portland, OR (May 22-26, 2019) and 2020 Florida Undergraduate Research Conference (FURC), Fort Myers, FL (February 21-22, 2020)
  • Jaasko, N.-O., Gonzalez, C.A., Reuter, P. Correlation of 2D:4D ratio, vital lung capacity and athletic activity in male and female students. 2016 Annual HAPS (Human Anatomy & Physiology Society) Conference, Atlanta, GA (May 21-25, 2016)
  • Fichthorn, K., Clark, C.D., Reuter, P. Are people with a Beighton score of greater than 6 more likely to suffer from joint or muscles injuries than people with a Beighton score of less than 5? 2016 Annual HAPS (Human Anatomy & Physiology Society) Conference, Atlanta, GA (May 21-25, 2016)
  • Sabourin, A., Grabarczyk, G., Reuter, P. Is there a correlation between Beighton score, handgrip strength in males and females and 2D:4D ratio? 2016 Annual HAPS (Human Anatomy & Physiology Society) Conference, Atlanta, GA (May 21-25, 2016)
  • Britton, A., Gering, S., Murray Bundy, B., Reuter, P. Are male & female students with a masculine 2D:4D ratio more likely to be involved in athletic activities that require above average hand grip strength? 2016 Annual HAPS (Human Anatomy & Physiology Society) Conference, Atlanta, GA (May 21-25, 2016)
  • Dolan, E., Reuter, P. Tasting with our eyes: How color can influence the taste of food and drinks 2016 FGCU Research Day
  • Jaasko, N.-O., Gonzalez, C.A., Reuter, P. Correlation of 2D:4D ratio, vital lung capacity and self-reported athletic ability in women. 2015 Annual HAPS (Human Anatomy & Physiology Society) Conference, San Antonio, TX (May 23-27, 2015), 2016 FGCU Research Day & 2016 National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), Asheville, NC
  • Correnti, G., Reuter, P. Is there a correlation between in-utero exposure to sex hormones, age of first menstruation, sexual orientation and prevalence of PCOS? 2015 Annual HAPS (Human Anatomy & Physiology Society) Conference, San Antonio, TX (May 23-27, 2015) & 2016 FGCU Research Day
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