Steve B. Conant

Steve B. Conant serves as a Lecturer and Senior Laboratory & Technical Specialist in Gonzaga University's Department of Human Physiology since 2009, with adjunct appointments at WWAMI Spokane (University of Washington School of Medicine) and Gonzaga's School of Business. His dual expertise bridges anatomy/physiology instruction and educational technology innovation, including pioneering ultrasound integration in labs and cloud-based course solutions.

His academic credentials include:

• M.S. in Exercise Physiology & Nutrition from Montana State University - Bozeman
• B.S. in Exercise Science from Montana State University - Bozeman

Conant's research examines biomarker responses (IL-6, CRP, CK) to endurance exercise and resistance training, with publications analyzing trail running at altitude, carbohydrate effects, and sex/experience variables. Concurrently, he develops technology-enhanced pedagogy through VR applications and online content design for physiology education.

His publication trend reveals consistent focus on exercise-induced physiological stress from 2002-2006, evolving toward applied educational technology integration in recent years. Key themes include inflammation markers in mountain athletics, biomechanical adaptations, and translating research into lab teaching innovations.

No major scientific awards are documented in available sources.

Conant mentors through HPHY 304 (Practice in Lab Teaching) and has chaired faculty search committees. He secured funding to modernize lab infrastructure with VR systems and ultrasound technology, demonstrating grant acquisition success. His Bridger Freestyle Team collaboration produced evidence-based knee injury prevention protocols.

As lead lab specialist, he operates Gonzaga's Human Physiology instructional facilities while volunteering with the American College of Sports Medicine. His technical team develops cross-platform educational tools using Adobe CC, Unity, and cloud solutions, extending impact to WWAMI medical students and business technology courses.