Dr. Marx joined Loras College in the fall of 2011. She has practical experience in collegiate and secondary education athletic departments, and as a summer camp director. Her research focus is on sport as a platform for socio-cultural change with specific interests in ethics, law, and gender issues. Her research has been published in numerous academic journals and she has presented her research at national and international conferences. Dr. Marx received her master's from Arizona State University and her doctorate in Sport Management from the University of Arkansas.