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Xbox's Social Media Ads: Themes, Reactions, And Engagement With Game Pass Promotions, Talmage Robertson

Student Research Symposium

Subscription based entertainment has broken into the video game industry. Xbox Game Pass has set the trend for the future of subscriptions in gaming, but how does the marketing of Game Pass rope players to subscribe?

Glowing Engagement: Analyzing Social Media Reactions To Rhode Skincare's Ad Campaigns, Jetta Van Brocklin

Student Research Symposium

Context & Relevance: Analyzing social media reactions to Rhode Skincare’s ad campaigns offers insights into consumer behavior, brand perception, and marketing effectiveness, which are crucial for businesses in the influencer-driven beauty industry.

Why it matters: Social media can shape a brand's reputation, impacting sales, loyalty, and image. Brands like Rhode Skincare must understand audience reactions to refine campaigns and boost ROI.

Primary Goal:

• To assess how social media reaction to Rhode Skincare's ads influence consumer perception and brand loyalty. Hypothesis:

• Positive social media reactions to Rhode Skincare's ad campaigns correlate with increased consumer trust and purchase intent, …

Breaking Bad, Breaking Ads: A Super Bowl Social Media Case Study, Aliyah Walker

Student Research Symposium

This study examines PopCorners' 2023 Super Bowl ad featuring Breaking Bad characters and its impact on digital engagement. The campaign was selected due to its nostalgic appeal and strategic use of humor to captivate audiences. This research focuses on Instagram Reels as the primary platform for analysis.

Unmasking The Threat: Utilization Of Digital Health Communication Techniques In Addressing Smoking And Vaping-Induced Lung Cancer Amongst Youth, Emily Wells

Student Research Symposium

The correlation between cigarette sales and lung cancer mortality in the United States is going down. However, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer- related deaths globally, with high mortality rates among both men and women. The research will explore the direct and indirect causes of lung cancer, emphasizing early intervention to prevent the onset of the disease.

Sos: Success Or Survival, Quinn Balser

Student Research Symposium

Research Question: How does unmet basic needs insecurity (food, housing, and financial insecurity) impact college students' academic performance, mental health, and engagement within campus residential communities?

Overveiw: Traditional student development theories often assume students' basic needs are met. But recent data shows food and housing insecurity is rising, especially among marginalized groups, challenging our understanding of student success.

The Effectiveness Of Social Media Campaigns In Promoting Agricultural Education And Careers, Regan Christensen

Student Research Symposium

72% of adults in the US are now using at least one social media site, according to a PEW Research Study.

Effect Of Geomagnetic Activity On Radio Propagation In The 14 And 18 Mhz Range, Stuart Barney

Student Research Symposium

The purpose of this experiment was to discover if the magnitude of a geomagnetic event has a notable effect on the reliability of the reception of a radio transmission given the location of origin.

Cultivating Connections: How @Sigmaalphasorority Strengthens Sisterhood Through Social Media, Sheridan Brown

Student Research Symposium

My topic explores how Sigma Alpha uses social media to cultivate sisterhood and community across its chapters

Translating Political Cartoons: The Fight For Peace In Central America, Eden Ward

Student Research Symposium

In 1987, the Esquipulas II treaty was established by Costa Rican President Oscar Arias. Political cartoonists celebrated the peace it was trying to establish in a variety of different fashions. An olive branch, a suitcase, a white dove and a bag of teddy bears all represent peace in these cartoons.

Automatic Aurora Detection, Cameron Eggleston

Student Research Symposium

Aurorae happen when particles in the earth’s magnetosphere become excited and emit visible light. Below is a picture that shows this process more meaningfully:

The colors of each aurora is determined by these electrons as well. Below is a diagram showing where the different colors of aurora come from. In addition to being nice to look at, aurorae can be caused by Coronal Mass Ejections(CMEs). CMEs can affect radio communication, power grids, GPS systems, and more.

Audiovisual Translation Bridges Cultural Gaps, Annalee Thompson

Student Research Symposium

Audiovisual translation includes dubbing, subtitling, surtitling, and voiceover of media. Each variation has different implications and considerations considered in the translation.

• Subtitling/Surtitling requires condensing of dialog and descriptive messaging to fit in the space. Translators may choose to adapt the message to the target audience or not.

• Dubbing/Voiceover requires creative solutions to match up the translation with the exact timing of the original gestures and body language. More domestication of the message is required to make the media flow for the target audience in the same way it flows for the original audience.

Slam Dunks And Social Media: The Rise Of Usu Men's Basketball On The Court And Online, Isabel Howell

Student Research Symposium

Branding is everything in the world of sports. A large part of a team’s success comes from their branding, and an essential part of that is social media. The USU men’s basketball team has had an eventful and memorable season, but that’s not just due to their success on the court. The Aggies have been very active on social media, engaging students, fans and viewers across the country. Since January, the team’s Instagram handle has shared hundreds of different posts, from post-game highlights, event and game promotion, and behind-the-scenes of the beloved players. This research dives into some of the …

From Home To Campus: Multicultural Experiences On The Usu Campus, Baruja Javeed, Tian Xiao

Student Research Symposium

• Interview study
• Purpose: Explore multicultural students’ experiences on USU campus

Wishes In The Digital Age: How Make-A-Wish Transforms Lives Through Social Media, Haleigh Deming

Student Research Symposium

Make-A-Wish is an inspiring nonprofit organization whose mission is to create life changing experiences by granting wishes to children with critical illnesses. Along with countless donations and volunteers, Make-A-Wish uplifts families by spreading the word and promoting wishes throughout multiple social media platforms.

Connections Around The Globe: Duolingo's Unique Approach To Expanding Its Target Audience Through K-Pop, Savanna Seal

Student Research Symposium

In the contemporary marketing landscape, brands must forge genuine connections with their target audiences to cultivate engagement and loyalty.

Impact Of Social Media On Interpersonal Communication Skills, Kenadie Jackson

Student Research Symposium

There is fear of social media enhancing a communications crutch which allows space to withdraw from important social cues and interactions.

Reliability Of Novel Morphological Features Of The Auditory Brainstem Response, Marlana Petersen

Student Research Symposium

Pure-tone audiometry can detect hearing loss but does not determine specific site-of-lesion. It is not sensitive to many disorders, especially neural disorders that impact hearing

Atomic-Scale Mechanisms Of The Insulator-To-Conductor Transition In Al-Substituted Llzo Solid Electrolytes For All-Solid-State Lithium Metal Batteries, Takmil Sakir

Student Research Symposium

Why to use Lithium Metal Anode and Solid Electrolyte:

We can have a lighter and safer battery, and we may go 10 times longer with a single charge!

Did Covid-19 Change How Adolescents Connect? Analyzing Social Media's Role In Post-Pandemic Relationships, Tessi Hurst

Student Research Symposium

The Covid-19 pandemic significantly increased social media use among adolescents, altering the way they formed and maintained relationships. As in-person interactions became limited, social media platforms played a crucial role in shaping social behaviors.

Existing research highlights the shifts in friendship quality, mental health and social interaction patterns, revealing both positive and negative effects.

"Everyone Watches Womens Sports", Promoting Inclusion And Raising Awareness Through Social Media, Katelyn Bytheway

Student Research Symposium

The "Everyone Watches Women's Sports" campaign is an initiative by TOGETHXER, a media and commerce company founded by athletes Alex Morgan, Chloe Kim, Simone Manuel, and Sue Bird. Launched in December 2023, the campaign aims to elevate the visibility and support of women's sports.

The Change Of Life Happens: How To Overcome Challenges In Order To Succeed., Robin Cruz

Student Research Symposium

The movies that are part of these exhibit tell about the different situations of students and how they can achieve their dreams. It also shows how to overcome the obstacle that they are facing in the different settings.

Typography Psychology In Luxury Fashion Branding, Gabrielle Foalu

Student Research Symposium

Nóra is a luxury Hungarian fashion house renowned for its conceptual designs and attention to detail. With a legacy of intellectual creativity and innovation, Nóra is defined by its use of unexpected materials and striking silhouettes, blending avant-garde minimalism with historical influences. Nóra's commitment to artistry and craftsmanship results in garments and accessories that are purposeful and elegant, created for individuals who appreciate heritage, precision, and exceptional design.

Nóra wants to be perceived as intellectual, avant-garde, well-crafted, and distinctive.

Grapholinguistics In Graphic Design, Cameron Schumann

Student Research Symposium

Writing systems function as more than linguistic tools; they serve as powerful cultural and aesthetic symbols that influence branding, fashion, and multimedia design. Through an examination of typographic symbolism, foreign scripts evoke themes of mystery, exoticism, brutalism, constructivism, and authoritarianism, shaping consumer perception and artistic narratives.

Neural Plasticity With The Use Of Hearing Aids, Hannah Tualamali'i

Student Research Symposium

Why does hearing loss in older adults matter?

Exploring Person-Centered Care Practices Among Audiologists Nationwide: Pilot Survey Insights, Theressa Hurd

Student Research Symposium

Currently, there is minimal research exploring audiologists' implementation of PCC.

Opposition And Expression, Isabelle Johansen

Student Research Symposium

In a culture driven by speed, efficiency, and disposability, tradition has become a quiet act of rebellion. Designers are returning to handmade techniques, ancestral knowledge, and slow processes as a way to reclaim meaning, identity, and sustainability. What was once dismissed as old-fashioned is now powerful again–rooted, radical, and deeply human.

Representations Of France's Nuclear Testing Legacy In Tahitian Cinema, Jacob Rodgers

Student Research Symposium

It was rare in Tahiti for conversations about France and French policies to not include the topic of past nuclear testing, when I lived there in 2021-2023. Film and media also portray distrust.

The Correlation Between Fashion, Music & Design, Mary Marcusen

Student Research Symposium

Fashion, music and design often feel the same because they are deeply intertwined in their responses to the cultural, social, and economic conditions of their time. These creative fields share common influences, whether it's an economic boom, a political movement, a technological shift, or a specific artistic trend. As they reflect the emotions, ideas, and experiences of a given decade, they create an aesthetic unity that makes them feel cohesive. The key to this phenomenon lies in the way these fashion, music, and design communicate the collective mood of the era, which gradually creates a sense of cultural coherence across …

The Influence Of Social Media On Journalism: Challenges To Accuracy, Credibility, And News Consumption, Natalee Parry

Student Research Symposium

Social media has reshaped journalism, challenging accuracy, credibility, and public trust in news. This study examines the impact of social media on news consumers and how it affects their trust in news.

Active Wear Meets Industry Leading Hydration Co In Social Media Connection, Lainey Boulton

Student Research Symposium

ACTA Wear has recently teamed up with HydroJug, creating a powerful partnership that brings together two brands dedicated to promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. Known for its high-quality, performance-driven activewear, ACTA Wear has found an ideal ally in HydroJug, a brand that focuses on hydration and wellness. This collaboration aims to inspire individuals to take better care of their bodies by integrating fitness, hydration, and the right gear into their daily routines. By joining forces, both brands have united their missions of encouraging healthier habits and offering products that help individuals live their best, most active lives.