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Clarkson University Physical Therapy Students Receive Samuel B. Feitelberg Fellowship

Potsdam, NY (02/12/2021) — Clarkson University doctor of physical therapy students Emily Massey '21 and Marissa DeAngelo '21 have received the Samuel B. Feitelberg Physical Therapy Endowed Fellowship for 2020-2021.

Massey, of Olivet, S.D., received her bachelor of science degree in health sciences from The University of South Dakota.

DeAngelo, of Brookfield, C.T., received her bachelor of science degree in health science/pre-physical therapy from Springfield College, in Springfield, Mass. in 2017, where she also competed as an all-around gymnast at the national collegiate level for four years.

"I am truly honored to receive this fund in honor of Professor Feitelberg and strive to be culturally inclusive in the field of physical therapy. I plan to use this fund for my final clinical rotation, in preparation for the licensure exam, and to attend my graduation ceremony. Thank you to the DPT faculty, my family, and my classmates for all of their support during my time at graduate school," Massey said.

"Dr. Feitelberg's Fellowship award will provide me with the support needed toward applying to Neurological PT residencies around the country. In addition, the opportunity to experience our nation's differences in dealing with and adjusting to illness secondary to the current COVID virus is invaluable. I am very excited to be able to complete this part of my journey as a healthcare provider in the field of Physical Therapy and now as a frontline worker during the COVID 19 pandemic," DeAngelo said.

Professor Vicki LaFay, Chair of the Physical Therapy Department said, "We are grateful to Professor Emeritus Samuel B. Feitelberg for his generous contribution, supporting our students' professional growth and development during their final clinical education experiences. We are fortunate to have students who clearly share Dr. Feitelberg's passion; Marissa and Emily are strong students with clear plans on how the fellowship funding will support that vision within the communities in which they will practice this semester and into their future clinical practice."

Feitelberg Physical Therapy Endowed Fellowship was established by the first chair of Clarkson University physical therapy program, Professor Emeritus Samuel B. Feitelberg, who has a passion for promoting physical therapists to be culturally proficient in their professional and personal lives. The fellowship is awarded to Clarkson University doctor of physical therapy students in good standing to assist students to develop cultural proficiency through a variety of activities particularly clinical internships.

As a private, national research university, Clarkson is a leader in technological education and sustainable economic development through teaching, scholarship, research and innovation. We ignite personal connections across academic fields and industries to create the entrepreneurial mindset, knowledge and intellectual curiosity needed to innovate world-relevant solutions and cultivate the leaders of tomorrow. With its main campus located in Potsdam, N.Y., and additional graduate program and research facilities in the New York Capital Region, Beacon, N.Y., and New York City, Clarkson educates 4,300 students across 95 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, the arts, education, sciences and health professions. Our alumni earn salaries that are among the top 2.5% in the nation and realize accelerated career growth. One in five already leads as a CEO, senior executive or owner of a company.

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Left to Right: Marissa DeAngelo '21 and Emily Massey '21

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