| Communication | Exploring Super Bowl Advertising | 1 | Kyla Andreas | | | | | The Super Bowl is a behemoth of fried foods, cold beers, loud cheers, and of course...advertising! The event creates the perfect opportunity to inform millions of Americans about products. By understanding the strategies and types of advertisements companies produce during the Super Bowl, future advertisements can be improved. In this project, I analyze commercials as well as academic journals about advertising to determine the best practices for Super Bowl advertising. |
| Communication | My Internship Experience With Catalyst Planet | 2 | Kyla Andreas | | | | | Catalyst Planet is an online journalism platform that specializes in writing about travel, culture, and global news. As the Social Media Content Creator Intern, I wrote captions, created images, and scheduled posts for all of Catalyst Planet's social media pages. I engaged in weekly meetings with my internship advisor to track my progress and receive feedback to improve my work. Over the course of 11 weeks, I completed a total of 120 hours of work. |
| Communication | Examining the Pros and Cons of Youth Sport Participation | 19 | Addison Black | | | | | Youth sports can be viewed as either a negative or positive experience based on who you ask. I will be focusing more on the positive aspects that come with youth sports while also including the potential negative outcomes. I am aiming to look at the long-term benefits of youth sports including the mental, physical, and social benefits. As a strategic communication major I will be delving into the social skills learned at a young age, along with the health aspects of youth sports. I will be including examples of youth sports awareness and health campaigns. |
| Communication | Marietta Memorial Human Resources Department Internship | 4 | Emily Burchett | | | | | As an intern for Marietta Memorial Hospital in their Human Resources Department, I assisted in several projects including helping them move to a new employee documentation system and preparing for new employees and interns. By engaging in many important meetings I gained experience in Human Resource management and communication. |
| Communication | Health Communications Errors and The Impact on Patient Care | 5 | Emily Burchett | | | | | Health communication errors are prevalent in hospitals and other care settings. These errors can result in a lower level of patient care quality. This research will help bring solutions, find errors in health communication, and help health care professionals improve the level of care they are providing to their patients. |
| Communication | Communication between Coaches and Athletes | 6 | Addison Painter | | | | | The goal of this study is to understand how different communication styles from coaches can affect their athletes. A research survey will be sent out to several student-athletes, which will ask questions about their preferences and experiences within their sport regarding their coaches' communication style. Following this, a sit-down interview will be conducted with these coaches to hear them present what their style is and to see their reaction to the research. |
| Communication | 5th Street Consulting | 7 | Addison Painter | | | | | The goal of this internship was to apply my learned skills of media production with a real world non-profit organization. With our client, The Castle, a large focus was creating more community engagement via use of social media, which is where I played a large role. Another goal of this partnership involved the creation of other internship opportunities between The Castle Historical House Museum and Marietta College. |
| Communication | Neurodivergent Communications: A PSA Campaign | 8 | Jillian Dosky | | | | | This project aims to educate people about how communication patterns in neurodivergent people, such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia differ in multiple methods of communication, such as in-person, online, and in counseling. The process of making a PSA campaign will also be explored, from conception to the final result. |
| Communication | Fifth Street and Media Literacy Week | 9 | Jillian Dosky | | | | | This project will talk about what I learned during my time at Fifth Street Consulting, from team building to working with deadlines and planning events with clients. It will also reflect on my initial goals, and go through the process that led up to me planning the Media Literacy Week event for Marietta College. |
| Communication | Young Professionals Entering the Workforce | 35 | Regan Hanlon | | | | | While learning from seasoned professionals research into interpersonal communication trends they are seeing in recent graduates, I found interesting tendencies. Due to the digital age, young professionals are not prepared for the workforce and how to handle it. I went to local professionals and asked their opinion. I wanted accounts of what they were seeing, how they thought young professionals could improve, and if they think technology impacts interpersonal skills. In doing so, I hope that post-grad students are better prepared and equipped for the real world. |
| Communication | MDEF Internship | 10 | Levi Hellwege | | | | | During the spring semester I participated in an internship for the Marietta Delt Education Foundation which is a non-profit 501c organization that helps the Delta Tau Delta fraternity with grants for dues, educational programming, and academic assistance. In this presentation I will discuss my experience redesigning the MDEF website, writing press releases, and my contributions as a board member as an undergraduate chapter representative. |
| Communication | Antiism Social Media Plan | 11 | Levi Hellwege | | | | | Antiism is a local musician from Columbus, OH who has expressed interest in improving his social media brand and image. This project explores how to improve engagement for small artists through social media and asks the question, what content creates value that makes people care about the product produced? The methods for this study include secondary research on music marketing, content, and social media algorithms to improve social media interaction, and primary research based on Antiisms experience with social media and his previous approaches. |
| Communication | Betsey Mills Club Internship | 3 | Kail Hill | | | | | During my internship at the Betsey Mills Club, I focused on crafting compelling advertisements and devising innovative strategies to generate new opportunities. By leveraging my creativity and marketing skills, I contributed to the club's growth and outreach efforts. Through collaborative projects and hands-on experience, I honed my abilities in advertising design and strategic planning. This internship provided invaluable practical knowledge and enriched my understanding of effective marketing techniques. |
| Communication | Tap in with WTAP | 13 | Hailey Lanham | | | | | During my time at WTAP, I learned many skills I will use as I further my career in broadcasting. I am now working full-time with WTAP and I am continuing to gain knowledge about the industry. With this project I will be sharing my experiences with what I learned, what was challenging, what I enjoyed, etc. I found my beat and what I want to do in the future after I graduate from Marietta College. An overview of my responsibilites included creating packages, VOSOTs, VOs, interviewing skills, and a little bit of producing. |
| Communication | Williamstown Middle/High School Academic Boosters Project | 14 | Claire Malling | | | | | Working with Williamstown High School Academic Boosters team as a dynamic intern. Gaining hands-on experience in organizational communication within an educational setting. Responsibilities include content creation, social media management and event coordination. Tasks involve drafting written materials, monitoring social media trends, and collaborating with stakeholders. Focus on major project, such as “6th Grade Tip Packets” and “8th Grade Tip Packets”, develop a comprehensive communication strategy. Overall enhancing the school's communication efforts and making a lasting impact. |
| Communication | Impacts and Effectiveness of the Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Campaign | 15 | Claire Malling | | | | | Some children have delayed motor abilities. Children display normal development for a short period of time. Parents take their child to the doctor where they diagnose them with a disease that is based off the symptoms the child is showing. The foundation can hold support groups for parents and doctors can advise them to attend groups to learn more about the disease and what to expect. The PMD foundation informs families of children that are affected and the history of this disease, different types of PMD, genetics background, and the current outlook for PMD. |
| Communication | An Ocean Apart: Media Development and its impact on American and English Attitudes | 28 | Ava McMeans | | | | | Media has been the crux of globalization in our modern world. This research examines the postwar attitudes of two allied nations and how media development influenced attitudes towards themselves and each other. Following initial media divergence, this project examines how the digital convergence of media affected opinions of the English and Americans as their cultures began to interact on an instant basis rather than through television or national news. |
| Communication | The Role that Mass Media Plays on Shark Extinction | 16 | Dani Nesselroad | | | | | Mass media plays an important role in the extinction of sharks. The extinction of sharks has become an increasing issue over the years, with little education concerning the impact it will play on marine ecosystems. Mass media has distorted the representation of sharks and continue to play a large factor in their extinction. To save marine ecosystems, sharks need our help in preserving their need to live freely in the oceans. |
| Communication | Memorial Health Systems Internship | 17 | Dani Nesselroad | | | | | The Human Resources Department at Marietta Memorial Hospital acts as the core for all employees. Varying resources, from benefits to retirement, the department is essential for employee success. The Human Resources Department has equipped me with various knowledge and expertise that will allow me to excel in life after college. |
| Communication | The Betsey Mills Club Internship | 20 | Addy Black | | | | | The internship allowed me many opportunities to grow my diverse communication skills with a historic organization in the Marietta community. I gained hands-on experience with different opportunities and was able to gain marketing skills in real-world experiences. I participated in event coordination, public relations, and community outreach. I had the opportunity to grow my professional teamwork skills while working with various workers and volunteers. Without this internship, I would lack real-world experience in the communication field and the ability to enhance my interpersonal skills. |
| Communication | Academic Evolution: Embracing Technology and Social Media for Enhanced Learning Experiences" | 21 | David Sandford | | | | | "Academic Evolution: Embracing Technology and Social Media for Enhanced Learning Experiences" focuses on the innovative ways in which social media and technology are incorporated into learning environments. Exploring how these technologies improve the learning process, this research shows the dynamic changes in education. This project proposes to provide insights into the changing face of education and opens the door to more productive learning settings by analyzing the effects on student engagement and knowledge gain. |
| Communication | "Innovative Fusion: Integrating Program Execution and Communication for Lasting Youth Impact" | 22 | David Sanford | | | | | In my role with the Ohio Alliance of Boys and Girls Club, I work with program personnel to plan, and execute, youth-oriented recreational and educational events. Also, I actively participate in outreach program coordination, social media management, content creation, as well as marketing and communication campaigns. By balancing hands-on involvement in program implementation, with strategic communication efforts, I help foster positive experiences for club members and promote our mission throughout local communities. |
| Communication | Sports Injuries vs. the Athlete | 23 | Morgan Ahlstrom | | | | | "Images speak louder than words". This photo story focuses on the lasting and longterm impacts of sports injuries, small or large, on the athlete. It shows Marietta College students in a variety of sports, and the treatment given to them on campus. These photos show treatment plans in real-time, and the research done shows correlation to the future of the athlete and their health. |
| Communication | Communication Skills and Habits that Build the Most Effective Leaders in a Professional Environment | 24 | Sophie Evans | | | | | Leadership is becoming one of the most sought-after qualities in an employee. The growth of leadership skills start at the source, the leaders themselves. This comprehensive guide teaches workplace leaders how to effectively communicate with coworkers. There are several skills and habits that will benefit the success of one's company by improved employee retention rates and internal relationships. |
| Communication | Fake News importance | 25 | Anna Green | | | | | Fake news is starting to progress. Not everyone can tell what real news is and what is fake news, especially with AI evolving. Teens are using social media apps and often believe untrue stories. The goal is to make sure that people are educated so they can tell what fake news is and how they can spot fake news. AI is becoming more popular, and people are producing news stories that are fake. People need to be educated so there is not false information spreading around the world. |
| Communication | Evolving Forms of Journalism in Media Convergence | 26 | Zach Hiserote | | | | | This project’s goal is to study editorial journalism and how it can utilize convergence in the form of podcasting, in conjunction with written reviews to garnish audience interest over related content, as well as establish personality. This capstone focuses on gaming journalism with podcasting environments discussing favored elements for recent entries and characteristics that make games subjectively good or bad in two-person dialogue. This topic looks at the future of editorial journalism when it comes to entertainment, how many outlets are using podcasts and video to analyze new media, and how it is a growing billion-dollar industry. |
| Communication | The Importance and Impact of Canine Cancer Research, Education, and Awareness | 27 | Kyleigh Kozel | | | | | Many dog owners lack the knowledge and awareness about how serious canine cancer is, how fast it spreads, the different breeds of dogs that can develop it, how to treat it, etc. This research shows how important it is to know about the possibility that your dog has or could develop cancer, while raising awareness and educating people. A campaign highlighting the seriousness of canine cancer through media can help save a dog’s life. |
| Communication | Dealing with Emotional Distress as a Journalist | 12 | Hailey Lanham | | | | | Being a journalist, you see a lot of gruesome situations. I think it is important to study how different journalist react to seeing those kinds of things and what advice they would give to a young reporter. I have interviewed people of all ages who have been in the industry for 40 years and some who stayed in the business for 2 years and left because of the heavy stuff affecting their mental health. I will be studying experiences from others and incorporating it into my life to see how similar our experiences already are. Things discussed will included separating work and home life, worst experiences, regrets, and how said person took care of themselves. |
| Communication | Fifth Street Consulting: Project Management | 29 | Ava McMeans | | | | | The internship at Fifth Street Consulting focused on organizational communication, marketing, and building client relationships. As the Project Manager intern the focus has been on the client goals of enhancing family friendly programming and better marketing strategies for the programming, along with management of a team. The real-world practice and experience provided opportunities for collaboration on communication projects, involving creative brainstorming, problem-solving, research, analysis, and the creation of professional materials. |
| Communication | Effects of Commentator Bias on Audience Perception | 30 | Jaelon Quiero-Gordon | | | | | Commentator bias can significantly influence audience perception, shaping how viewers perceive the game and molding their interpretations. In my presentation and research I’ll show examples of what commentators' bias is and how to detect it. Whether it’s sports or regular news commentators should always be objective. Bias opinions and comments can lead to misinformation, while also leading viewers away from the primary source. Understanding the role of commentator bias is important for the objective Media world |
| Communication | Coaching Internship | 31 | Jaelon Quiero-Gordon | | | | | I will be presenting a poster on my internship experience with Marietta College Women’s basketball as an assistant coach. During my time with the team, I gained experience in teamwork, leadership, and coaching techniques. My tasks every week were to amp the team up during games, keeping team morale high, and finally keeping track of hustle stats. My presentation will mainly focus on teamwork, as well as coaching techniques that I learned from the other coaches around me. |
| Communication | Esports Production: Rise and Fall | 32 | Tyler Salanitro | | | | | This broadcasting project digs into the dynamic world of esports production, highlighting the industry's ascent and decline. Key topics include an assessment of Riot Games' recent layoffs, which shed light on critical aspects leading to the volatile fortunes of esports production. Through a series of insightful interviews, this study provides nuanced insights on the difficulties and possibilities that will shape the future trajectory of this growing domain. I will be interviewing several of my closest colleagues, as both I and these broadcasters have professional expertise in the field. |
| Communication | The Birth of Opioids | 33 | Paige Adams | | | | | Netflix's "Painkillers" is a compelling documentary on America's opioid problem. The documentary investigates the pharmaceutical industry's involvement in feeding the pandemic through interviews with medical professionals, addiction specialists, and those who have experienced opioid addiction. It shines light on the devastation caused by overprescribing opioids, as well as the difficulties encountered by people attempting to break addiction. With great storytelling and intriguing storylines, "Painkillers" provides a thought-provoking assessment of a critical public health issue. |
| Communication | Internship at MOVE Staffing | 34 | Regan Hanlon | | | | | |
| Mathematics | BIG Problems | 18 | Morgan Szucs | Colin Walters | Joshua Radloff | Lily Sorensen | Dallas Bolen | The Community Food Initiative (CFI) non-profit organization tasked us with finding an efficient way to source produce at the Chesterhill Produce Auction (CPA). Using data analysis, computer science, and mathematics, we organized data given from various programs to model auction prices. We used these results to present the CFI with a prediction model of sustainable produce prices. Our goal was to maximize food distribution while minimizing cost. |
| Mathematics | Analysis of Mental Toughness in Backyard Ultra Marathons | 36 | Lily Sorensen | | | | | In a Backyard Ultra participants run a 4.1667 mile loop every hour on the hour. If they fail to start the next loop they refused to continue (RTC). If they failed to finish in the hour they did not finish (DNF). Our research is attempting to describe the mental toughness of backyard athletes and see if there is a quantifiable difference between the mental toughness of the two types of non-finishers. |
| Sport Management | Marietta College Baseball Marketing Plan | 37 | Evan Wells | | | | | For this project/presentation, I will be determining how to increase attendance at Marietta College baseball games. Through various lenses, I will be creating a marketing plan and outlining what the best ways are to get more people in the seats. I will discuss my findings at All Scholars Day and will share my findings with the baseball staff. |
| Sport Management | Opendorse Bowl Series Marketing Plan | 38 | David Busch | | | | | The Opendorse Bowl Series will feature top teams from four d3 conferences at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. A marketing plan will be made where I point out various factors that go into this bowl series where we hope to bring in a thousands of fans. |
| Sport Management | Marietta College Softball Marketing Plan | 39 | Brady Vincent | | | | | I am creating a Marketing Plan for the Marietta College Softball for the year of 2025. The project will focus on how to increase attendance of students and the community at softball games. It will also highlight how to increase revenue and fan engagement. |
| Sport Management | Marietta College Womens Basketball Marketing Plan | 40 | Natalie Cocco | | | | | For my presentation, I will be creating a marketing plan for the Marietta College Women's Basketball Team. This will be created to increase the attendance at the games and to raise more awareness across campus and the community of Marietta in order for the Women's Team to gain more recognition and attendance. The marketing plan will also work toward creating a more inviting atmosphere at the games in the sense of fan engagement and fan experience. |
| Sport Management | Outdoor Recreation Major and Minor | 41 | Kaylie Ward | | | | | I am researching the possibility of creating a Outdoor Recreation Major and Minor for Marietta College. I am looking at data from over 80 colleges around the country and proposing a curriculum based on the classes that are most frequently offered from existing programs at other schools. I will also be ensuring that Marietta College's program is unique and stands out from other competing schools through experiential learning. |
| Sport Management | MC Women's Lacrosse Marketing Plan | 42 | Hunter Stone | | | | | I am developing a marking strategy for Marietta College Women's Lacrosse where I will analyze past attendance and strategies of OAC schools and D1 colleges. By incorporating successful tactics from larger schools, the plan aims to boost awareness and attendance for the team. |
| Sport Management | Marietta College Women's Soccer Marketing Plan | 43 | Savannah Flusche | | | | | The 2024 Women's Soccer marketing plan intends to lay out the marketing efforts for the upcoming season in a well thought out and detailed way. It includes research from the past 6 years in the OAC, as well as NCAA Division I data, to compare and analyze industry trends in order to further support the Marietta College Women’s Soccer team. |
| Sport Management | Students Today, Athletes Tomorrow Program | 45 | Connor Meyer | | | | | This program’s purpose is to provide support to athletes through academics, athletics, personal development, career development. This program will be designed to engage athletes early on at an institution and guide them through the four objectives of academic success during their time at school. Through informational interviews with Marietta coaches, their information helped create the objectives and layout of the program. |
| Sport Management | United Soccer League Internship | 44 | Savannah Flusche | | | | | My spring internship project with The United Soccer League consisted of many real world experiences. Under the department of club services, as well as ticketing and sales, I got to be a part of data analytic projects, sales training, and daily meetings with league executives. |
| Sport Management | Marketing Plan For Marietta College Men's Basketball | 46 | Connor Vierstra | | | | | The Marketing Plan for the Marietta College Men's Basketball Team aims to increase attendance as well as fan engagement throughout the season. Through completing interviews and research I will identify opportunities and challenges for the program to reach its goals in attendance and fan engagement. Focusing on special giveaways, events, promotions, and an increased digital marketing presence will help attract more community and students to Marietta College Mens Basketball Games throughout the season. |
| Sport Management | Marietta College Volleyball Marketing Plan | 47 | Nate Long | Nate Long | | | | The Marietta College Volleyball team have found themselves comepting in the OAC and threatening to qualify for the NCAA tournament for the last 2 years, nothing we have seen since 2009. However, one area they are struggling in is game attendance as they have only been averaging around 144 atendees per game over the last 5 years. This is the perfect time to develop a marketing plan that will not only increase attendance in the short term, but generate enough interest to see long term success. This will be done through special promotional events, more widespread marketing, and sponsorship opportunities to keep attendees engaged for every home game. |
| Sport Management | Pro Sports Fan PSF media internship | 48 | Terry Gasper | | | | | This internship position with the Pro Sports Fan is a media position which is located remotely. We meet every Tuesdays and Thursdays for our weekly agenda. My responsibilities include but are not limited to, podcast , article posting, social media analysis, fan engagement etc. |
| Sport Management | How can Marietta College provide financial guidance towards strengthening financial literacy amongst students and student athletes. | 49 | Terry Gasper | | | | | This paper delves into the critical realm of financial literacy, emphasizing its vital importance in securing the financial stability of athletes and optimizing the financial health of sports organizations. Through exploring the necessity of creating tailored financial plans for athletes and student athletes, it sheds light on the unique challenges they face in managing their finances amidst the demands of their careers. Intriguingly, the essay delves into real-world examples of institutions that have successfully implemented financial programs for athletes, showcasing the tangible benefits reaped from such initiatives. Furthermore, it delves into the unfortunate prevalence of scams that have targeted athletes in the past, underscoring the urgent need to address this vulnerability. |
| Sport Management | PONY League World Series Marketing Plan | 50 | Kaci Alderson | | | | | The PONY League World Series is an international baseball tournament for 13- and 14-year-olds that has been going on in Washington, PA since 1952. This project creates a marketing plan for various aspects of the Series including online ticket sales, online store sales, online donations, and Fan Fest. |
| Sport Management | Marketing Plan For University of Cincinnati Football Season 2024 | 51 | Dylan Risola | | | | | Creating a detailed marketing plan for the 2024 University of Cincinnati football season. I have first-hand experience at the football games and most fans leave around halftime. Creating a marketing plan for each game to get fans to stay most of the game past halftime. What can be done differently this upcoming year compared to last year and what worked/didn't work very well. |
| Sport Management | Marketing Logistics for The Great Race Marietta | 52 | Natalia Facchinato-Sitja | | | | | This project looks at parts of the logistics of bringing The Great Race to Marietta, Ohio in the summer of 2024. The advertising efforts to pull in spectators from within 150 miles of Marietta and the research and data collection of car clubs within that radius. There is also a poster and flyer creation for the event in coordination. |
| Sport Management | Marketing Plan For Men's Lacrosse | 53 | Jacob Gangle | Jacob Gangle | | | | My project will consist of an full in-depth marketing plan for Marietta's Men Lacrosse 25' season. This will be done in hopes to raise attendance for the program and for Marietta College itself all while tightening the relationship between the college and the wonderful community. The marketing plan will consist of comparing statistics from the past few years to analyze either any positive trends or negative trends, following the analyzation the marketing plan will also have in-depth plans on how we can raise attendance for next season. |
| Sport Management | Men's Soccer Marketing Plan | 54 | Joshua Lutton | | | | | This project looks at what has worked and what hasn't when encouraging community members and students to attend Men's soccer games by creating various special event nights throughout the season. This project will look at the history of Men's Soccer attendance and what other schools in the OAC do to get students and community members to the games. |
| Sport Management | Internship at the Boca Raton Bowl | 56 | Helena Immel | | | | | For my presentation I will be doing a poster presentation on what I learned during my week long job shadow with ESPN at the 2023 Boca Raton Bowl. I will include pictures and text to describe what my experience was like and what I did. |
| Physics | PIC Simulations to Investigate the Influence of Initial Target Conditions on Short-Pulse Laser Neutron Production | 63 | Nicholas Haught | Joseph Smith | | | | We used the open-source simulation code WarpX to simulate dual lasers colliding with a thin plasma target. This simulation is useful for studying intense magnetic fields like those expected for magnetic reconnection in stars. For these simulations, the main independent variable that we change is the separation of the dual pulses. The lower the separation the higher the particle energy generated. |
| Physics | Investigating Rowing Blade Geometry and Efficiency | 60 | Evan Saribalas | | | | | The geometry of a rowing blade affects its efficiency during the rowing stroke. The goal of this project is to understand what geometry makes a rowing blade efficient and why blade design has evolved within the sport. Using a hydraulic flume with a static blade we can measure the force between the blade and the water. How this force depends on the oar’s curvature and angle of attack is investigated. |
| Physics | Meta-Analysis of Laser Ion Acceleration | 62 | Aditya Shah | Aditya Shah | Nick Haught | Joseph Smith | | We extracted over 400 data points from 25 scientific papers on laser proton acceleration. This will be the largest publicly available dataset, which will ensure organization and accessibility for ongoing and future research. We analyzed this data using a variety of statistical methods including correlation matrices, Principal Component Analysis and linear regression to uncover underlying patterns, outliers, and insight into designing future experiments, simulations, and machine learning models. |
| Physics | The Fractional Resistivity Change Of Au(111) Thin Films Dosed With Diethyl Disulfide | 61 | Aaron Rohr | | | | | The resistance change of 150 nm Au(111) films due to diethyl disulfide dosing was measured using a four-probe, lock-in technique. At a base pressure of 2.5 x 10-10 Torr, samples were Ar+ ion sputter cleaned and annealed to ~500℃. The adsorbate-induced change in resistance determined the fractional change in resistivity. Auger spectroscopy determined surface composition and the effect of cleanliness of the sample on the fractional change in resistivity was studied. |
| Chemistry | Analysis of Nitrate and Nitrite Levels in Water Samples | 57 | Lacey Cline | Shallyn Bradford | Gezahagn Alameraw | Jim Jeitler | Debra Egolf | This research investigates the nitrate and nitrite levels in different water samples using colorimetry. This was preformed using the current standardized EPA methods with a Spec10 instrument at 410 nm to observe the absorbances of each sample and utilizing a standard curve. Future plans consist of comparing the EPA methods using ion chromatography. |
| Chemistry | Exploring the Utility of a Color-Based pH Indicator App in Household Science | 58 | Allison Roesser | | | | | This research project explores the use of a color-based pH indicator app paired with a cabbage juice indicator for educational purposes, both in and out of the lab. By integrating digital technology with a natural pH indicator, it evaluates accuracy, usability, and educational potential. The results will offer perspective on using technology to improve scientific education and pH monitoring in various settings, offering safe, practical, and accessible options for students and educators. |
| Chemistry | Effect of citral on apoptotic PARP cleavage in melanoma cells | 59 | Mason Jackson | Joel Neville | | | | This research investigates the effects of citral, a compound in lemon grass, on PARP activation in M624 human melanoma cells. PARP is a protein involved in the programmed cell death pathway called apoptosis. M624 cells were treated with 0.25, 0.375, and 0.5 mM citral and activation of PARP was analyzed using a Cleaved PARP ELISA Kit. This analysis will demonstrate whether citral induces apoptosis in M624 cells to be used as a melanoma treatment. |
| Chemistry | Chem 436 research | 65 | Madelyn Crawford | Jack Herh | Jaekob Conard | Iris Atkins | Alyssa Mays | Parabens are derivates of p-hydroxybenzoic acid with different R groups attached on the ester to give them different chemical properties. This research studies the effects of different novel parabens heptyl, and methyl paraben, human melanoma M624 cells. Apoptosis is preferred over other forms of cell death such as necrosis, in the elimination of cancer cells. Paraben-induced cleavage of the apoptotic effector protein poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase PARP-, which confirms apoptosis will be monitored with colorimetric microplate assay. |
| Psychology | The Relationship between ASMR and Stress | 66 | Claire Strickland | Logan Osborne | Shiloh Neal | Peyton Engel | | Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) has been shown to reduce stress. Participants will be randomly assigned to watch a video (either ASMR or neutral) and then answer a stress survey. This study is a between-subjects post-test T-test study that will examine the effects of ASMR on stress levels. After collecting data, we will compare the survey responses from the separate video groups to see if there is a difference in stress levels. |
| Psychology | Differences in Emotion Regulation in College Athletes Versus Non-Athletes | 67 | Rachel Kazmirski | Shelby Metzger | Eric Schnegg | | | Emotion regulation (ER) is the ability to respond with a range of emotions that are deemed socially acceptable. Psychologists have studied ER in athletes, but few have compared athletes versus non-athletes. This study was a between-subjects quasi experimental posttest design that used a questionnaire to measure ER in Marietta College student athletes compared to non-athletes. T-tests were conducted on participants’ scores to determine if athlete status raises ER scores. |
| Psychology | The Effects of Social Media on Disordered Behaviors | 68 | Katie Horner | Avaree Potts | Jade Poling | Rachel Bologa | | Social media influences how individuals view themselves compared to others. Studies report that spending more time on social media will result in lower levels of self-esteem. Focusing on college students, we predict more time spend on social media will cause a negative view of body appearance and negative eating habits. Pearson-r values and a between subjects t-test will be calculated using JASP. We expected female participants to show more disordered behaviors compared to male participants. |
| Psychology | Influence of media videos on risk-taking behavior | 69 | Mia Wiggs | Emma Kirby | Riley Hohman | Aliah Encinias | | Social media influences people’s behaviors. Research finds that video games can encourage risk-taking behaviors in viewers. Participants shown high-risk videos of mountain bikers will demonstrate more risky behaviors through the card game “high or low” compared to participants shown no-risk videos of bike riders. Using a between subject’s posttest design, we will compare the no-risk and high-risk group. Participants exposed to the high-risk video demonstrate more risk-taking behaviors during the card game “high or low”. |
| Psychology | The Effects on Positive-Affirmations on Self-Esteem | 72 | Brooke Smith | Shaelyn Glidden | Kate Brady | Kaelyn Smith | Jeremiah Wiley | Self-esteem (SE) has become a concern due to the increase in social media use. Practices to improve SE include positive self-affirmations. This study will examine the relationship between SE scores on the RSES and a positive affirmations music video. Participants will be randomly assigned to a condition of Superbowl commercials or Snoop Dogg’s Affirmation Video. The hypothesis is that the group exposed to the affirmation video will have a greater improvement on the RSES test. |
| Psychology | The JENGA Task | 71 | Sophia Murray | Sara Morris | Ali Shane | | | This study examines relationships between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and risky behavior. Researchers discovered that adverse experiences affect an individual's risk-taking. We expect that as ACE scores increase, risk-taking increases, as measured by the Jenga task. The Pearson’s r will show that higher ACE scores correspond to higher Jenga task scores. In a quasi-experimental analysis, we predict that ACE scores will affect Jenga task scores. |
| Psychology | The Effect of Caffeine on Neurodiverse Individuals | 73 | Sierra Littleton | Cassie Reynolds | Hallie Oblisk | Delaney Snodgrass | | Caffeine is the most widely used psychostimulant in the world, used by approximately 80% of all adults in the United States (Dager, 1999; Looby, 2022). We aim to document potential symptoms of fatigue, jitteriness, anxiety, and negative mood with neurodivergent individuals compared to neurotypical participants. We will survey 84 individuals, 42 who identify as neurodivergent and 42 as neurotypical. We hypothesize that caffeine will affect neurodivergent individuals negatively compared to neurotypical participants. |
| Psychology | Well-Being and Health Attitudes: Do Personal Characteristics Intersect with Place of Residence? | 70 | Mia Wiggs | Ava Kazmierczak | Dr. Kristi Barnes | | | The current investigation examines how models of well-being are impacted by place of residence (i.e., Appalachians compared to non-Appalachians). More specifically, health locus of control, self-reported health, and indicators of psychological well-being will be explored. The primary focus of the study was to investigate whether place of residence accounts for unique variance when demographic factors and personal characteristics such as gender, age, race, and spiritual engagement are controlled. |
| Psychology | Eye-tracking Behavior Associated with Unsupervised Learning of Integral-Color Categories | 64 | Alyssa Mays | Dr. Charles Doan | Demi Mills | | | What types of stimulus relations can we learn without supervision? Surprisingly, researchers have demonstrated unsupervised learning of only one-dimensional relations. We report unsupervised learning results with integral stimuli (colors) that instantiate a three-dimensional stimulus relation. Using a Tobii Pro Fusion (250 Hz) eye-tracker, we link behavioral measures of learning (accuracy, response times) with eye-tracking metrics (fixations, proportion dwell time). Through our discussion, we connect the results to previous research and outline avenues for future exploration. |
| Psychology | Childhood Attachment Style and Number of Adulthood Relationships | 74 | Jordan Radabaugh | Ellla Boyer | Halee Williams | Lauren Templeton | | There are four types of relationship attachment styles: secure, preoccupied, dismissive, and fearful-avoidant. Research shows that parental behaviors impact their child’s adult relationships. This study examines the link between childhood attachments and the number of friends an individual has, using the Experiences in Close Relationships scale and a demographic survey. This is a between-subjects quasi-experimental design. Our hypothesis states that secure childhood attachments lead to more adult relationships. |
| Psychology | Let's Get Physical: How Physical Activity Influences College Students' Mood | 75 | Shawn Adams | Madison Howard | | | | This study examines the relationship between mood and physical activity (PA) in college students. We hypothesized that 10 minutes of treadmill walking will enhance mood compared to reading a fitness article. Participants are randomly assigned to the PA or reading group. Mood will be assessed using the PANAS scale before and after the activity, and an Independent Samples T-Test for analysis. We expect improved mood levels in the PA group compared to the reading group. |
| Leadership | Case Study of Corruption: The European Union | 76 | Michaela Donnelly | | | | | The European Union, created in 1993, is made up of 27 member countries spanning from France to Romania. Though the states are part of one union they could not be more different. Their histories, values, and norms have shaped each nation to what they are today. Though these differences can be appreciated in some contexts, in others, they are detrimental. One of the most dangerous differences, which this study looks into, is political corruption. |
| Leadership | Preventing Violence on Campus: Implementing Peer-Led Programs on Rural College Campuses | 77 | Gabriel Lamb | | | | | This project follows the design & implementation of a relationship violence prevention program on Marietta College’s campus. It will utilize an interdisciplinary approach, combining components from leadership studies and health psychology. Using the Five Component Model and research of successful prevention efforts in rural areas, this presentation will advocate for the introduction of peer-led violence prevention efforts on rural college campuses. |
| Leadership | Orientation Leader (in) Training: Reflection and Synthesis of LEAD 170 | 78 | Haven Blough | | | | | This project reflects on the outcomes of the presenter's time in the LEAD 170 course and as a leader at Pio-SOAR. It includes a synthesis of relevant theories and class activities, a review of strengths and challenges, and a reflection on how this experience has served to prepare the presenter for future leadership roles. |
| Leadership | Neurodiversity, New Beginnings, and New Leadership | 98 | Claire Rocco | | | | | This poster examines how inclusive leadership can be utilized to further support engagement for neurodiverse individuals within a group. Through the use of this leadership style, these individuals will feel a sense of belonging while still being able to retain their uniqueness and individuality. The poster will more specifically examine how inclusive leadership can be utilized on Marietta College’s campus to bring the student body and Marietta Pipeline students together. |
| Education | Standards for Student Teaching Experiences | 79 | Virginia Feidler | | | | | My project focuses on an analysis of nationwide standards for student teaching experiences in a pre-service teacher’s senior year of college. There are a few aspects, such as length of placement and quality of the student teacher’s mentor, that I will focus on. Research will primarily come from the National Council on Teacher Quality. |
| Education | Educating on Critical Media Literacy | 80 | Johannah James | | | | | I intend to look into the logistics of integrating critical media literacy into standardized education. Critical media literacy is vital to navigating the modern world of both news media and social media in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the information we consume. I believe it is vital that we start educating students on the subject and I intend to look into how that can realistically be achieved. |
| Education | Assistive Technology for All | 81 | Marley Phillippe | | | | | Assistive technology is something that should be available for all students to utilize. Even if you do a general Google search on assistive technology, the definition refers to students with learning disabilities. This shouldn't be, there are students who are in general education, with no learning disability, who might benefit from using assistive technology. Ending the stigma around assistive technology and where it should be used starts today. |
| Education | Internet Safety Education | 82 | Joyce McSherry | | | | | This project highlights the necessity of establishing guidelines for teaching internet safety in schools and its critical importance. Despite the absence of formal policies, educators are held responsible for educating students and themselves on safe internet use. This project proposes alternative methods for educating both students and staff, reducing the burden on individual teachers while ensuring this topic is adequately taught and developed in schools. |
| Education | The Importance of Sensory Rooms in Schools | 83 | Chase Franklin | | | | | Sensory rooms are something that is still relatively new to most schools. They are rooms where special education students can go when they are feeling overwhelmed and need a break from their classrooms. These rooms feature comfortable seating, games, activities, and even swings. Studies show that students succeed more or show improved scores when they have sensory rooms at their disposal. I propose creating a policy where all schools should have them available for special education students. |
| Education | ESSA vs NCLB: What Differs, What's Shared, and What We Can Improve | 84 | Will Keefe | | | | | My project compares the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to the previous national education policy that it replaced, No Child Left Behind. I want to highlight the major differences between the two and their specific policies, as well as how those changes have been translated into the schools. I also advocate for how we can improve ESSA's policies even further |
| Education | Is the SAVE Students Act doing enough? | 85 | Lindsey Posey | | | | | An explanation and analysis of House Bill 123: Schools are required to implement certain strategies to promote school safety. These include student instruction in specific health education topics, anonymous reporting systems, threat assessment, emergency management, and staff training. Ohio law now requires school boards to provide health education instruction in suicide prevention, violence prevention, and social inclusion. If health education is not offered annually for each grade, the instruction may be provided in another subject. |
| Education | Comprehensive Sex Education in Public Schools | 86 | Erica Fowble | | | | | This project discusses comprehensive sex education in schools. I advocate for changing the current curriculum and making it mandated for all states. I also want to add inclusivity with sex education (LGBTQ+ sex education). Sex education remains a taboo subject for schools, and it is important the curriculum is changed in order to create a sex-positive environment for students. (i.e.- not promoting abstinence but teaching about contraception and how to be safe, consent, etc.). |
| Education | Getting Parents Involved | 87 | Alli Stahl | | | | | One issue in education is the lack of parent involvement. Schools all over the country are lacking parent involvement in education. Studies have shown that getting parents involved in education has led to higher academic outcomes. I believe there should be a policy in schools that requires parents or guardians to be involved in their child’s education. |
| Education | Setting Standards: Health Education in Ohio | 88 | Mackenzie Moran | | | | | About 80% of students who are deaf or hard of hearing receive their education through hearing schools. Therefore, I find the topic of law and policy related to supports for these students to be of interest. For these children, receiving content through a medium that is accessible is essential. My poster aims to examine the existing legal framework put in place for the state of Ohio regarding deaf individuals in public school education. |
| Education | Educating with ADHD | 89 | Amanda Schlise | | | | | My project will be concerned with the needs of in-service teachers with ADHD. I am able to relate to this subject because I have ADHD and will to be unmediated. I feel like I am qualified to talk about this subject because I have figured out what works to keep me focused and I am passionate classroom about this issue with in-service teachers. |
| Education | Representation Matters: The Role of Diverse Books in the Classroom | 90 | Stephanie Ogden | | | | | This poster explores the importance of representation in literature and why it matters in the classroom. Schools and libraries nationwide are facing a barrage of book challenges, particularly those written by or about marginalized communities. The representation of these communities allows students to learn about the experiences of others to become more empathetic and understanding. Furthermore, students can experience an increased sense of belonging if they feel represented in literature. |
| Education | EdChoice Scholarships and their Impacts in Education | 95 | Lara Coghland | | | | | The Educational Choice Scholarship or EdChoice is a program that allows taxpayer dollars allocated for education to follow students to a chosen school. Through an application process, in which household income must be disclosed, students are awarded scholarships of erring amounts, and this must be applied against tuition costs at a private school of their choice. |
| English | Behind the Screen: Cultivating Community through Social Media | 91 | Riley Hohman | | | | | I am conducting a poster presentation that highlights my internship experience as the Social Media Manager of the English department. My job description includes constructing visually aesthetic graphics, concise captions, and alluring video clips. I broadcast campus and department news, accomplishments of students and faculty, and the lives of alumni. I provide a virtual platform for literature lovers of Marietta College that continues to grow new members and strengthen community connections. |
| English | Parkersburg High Creative Writing Club | 92 | Kaleigh Eakle | | | | | The internship I will present is from my time at Parkersburg High School and a creative writing club held after school for their students. During this time, I worked with students with creative writing, did activities during the time with them, and they shared their works from prompts we gave them the week prior or shared any work they wanted to share. |
| English | My Internship with the Marietta College Office of Advancement | 93 | Sarah Watson | | | | | My internship with the Marietta College Office of Advancement provided me with a well rounded experience with the world of editing, copywriting, proofreading, drafting messages and more. I worked under Dr. Erika Smith and learned valuable knowledge that is applicable to my future English career. I collaborated on team projects and furthered my portfolio. Overall, it was a fantastic opportunity and I am very grateful for the experience! |
| Finance | The Foreign Outsourcing of Accounting Services Amidst a CPA Shortage in America | 94 | Anna Allison | Laney Carpenter | | | | The accounting profession has witnessed a significant drop in professionals within recent years, prompting firms to turn to alternative sources of employees. One major source comes from outsourcing professional talent overseas. Outsourcing allows firms to focus on internal operations while maintaining the same level of employment. However, outsourcing does not come without certain risks. Within these advantages and disadvantages, outsourcing could prove to be either a viable or short-term solution to the accounting shortage. |
| Theatre | Dance Minors at West Virginia Dance Festival | 96 | Paige Doseck | Lais Gabriela Flores | Rose Wardlow | | | Attendance at the West Virginia Dance Festival 2023 in Charleston, WV. An annual conference bringing students together to study ballet, jazz, modern, and other specialized forms of dance with professionals from the dance industries. Professional instructors from across the country taught on-site dance workshops. The three-day intensive is designed for young dancers looking to further dance study and perfect technique and performance. |
| Environmental Engineering | Granulated Activated Carbon Filter Design System for PFAS | 55 | Paige Sefsick | Liam Tipton | | | | Polyfluoroalkyl substances are forever chemicals that can be found in surface, drinking, and wastewater. Research has demonstrated that PFAS exposure can lead to health risks in humans and animals. Conducting testing for PFAS will allow us to compare drinking water concentrations to the EPA standard. Testing will be conducted at the Parkersburg drinking water plant and a Granular Activated Carbon filter will be designed. This study will allow for a real-life engineering application. |
| Computer Science and Information Systems | Digitizing History: From Paper to Database utilizing Generative AI | 100 | Kyria Blough | Jeannette Eason | Nick Haught | Grant Howard | Sahmi Willoughby | Sewah Studios engaged our team to convert their historic paper files to digital copies. We have been working with Document AI API and GPT API to scan and transfer the documents to a database. We are also prototyping a paperless order collection system for Sewah Studios to use going forward. |
| Computer Science and Information Systems | AI Object Analyzer | 101 | Ian Yarwood | Aditya Shah | Nick Haught | | | Our project aims to develop an innovative object analyzer tool leveraging GPT vision technology. Using a webcam, the tool will capture images and employ GPT vision to accurately identify objects depicted in the images. This solution promises to revolutionize object recognition by providing real-time analysis capabilities, facilitating efficient and accurate identification of objects in various settings. Join us in exploring the future of image analysis with our cutting-edge tool. |
