Dr. Martha (Marcy) Sanders Professor of Occupational Therapy will speak on her research on Thursday, April 9 at 12:30 PM in Echlin Center 101

 Thursday, April 9 at 12:30 PM in Echlin Center 101 

• Quinnipiac Chapter of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society Seminar Series presents Dr. Martha Sanders, Professor of Occupational Therapy will speak on her research on Thursday, April 9 at 12:30 PM in Echlin Center 101 

• Dr. Martha (Marcy) Sanders is a professor of occupational therapy at Quinnipiac University and a certifed professional ergonomist. Her clinical expertise in ergonomics enables her to work in office and manufacturing ergonomics environments as well as community health promotion (children and older adults) and environmental design to optimize health. She is the chair of the university ergonomics committee which offers ergonomics services to the QU community.  She has recently focused on the impact of optimal lighting environments on sleep and health. She is an ALA Lighting Specialist and has received professional certifications in lighting design and training in cognitive behavioral therapy for Insomnia. She has been involved in researching the visual and health-promoting asepcts of lighting environments to promote performance, mood, and circadian health, notably sleep.