Dr. Katelyn Webster Dekker

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Katelyn Webster-Dekker is an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing. Her research focuses on physical activity behaviors and physical function in older adults, particularly those with chronic conditions residing in assisted living facilities. Katelyn’s long-term goal is to develop behavioral interventions that decrease sedentary behavior and increase physical activity, thereby slowing the progression of frailty and functional decline. She has expertise in using accelerometers and inclinometers for measuring physical activity and sedentary behavior. Katelyn is committed to creating a supportive classroom environment that fosters mutual respect and encourages students to achieve their learning goals. She teaches at the undergraduate level and has received various awards for her contributions to nursing education and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-09-01 — Present

University of Michigan School of Nursing • Ann Arbor, MI

Conducts research on physical activity in older adults, focuses on teaching undergraduate nursing students.

Awards

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Fellow

2024-01-01
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Fellow

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Poster Award

2018-01-01

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science