Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons^™

Environmental Racism: The Role Of Racism In The Unequal Distribution Of Environmental Hazards And Resources In Urban Areas, Acadia Petersen

Student Research Symposium

Introduction

There is a large difference in the number of environmental hazards and environmental resources that people live with depending on their race. This is very damaging as certain minorities are being provided with fewer resources and more polluted areas, leading to worse health outcomes.

There is “A strong association between non-white and poor communities and the location of hazardous waste sites…Studies on air quality have documented that minorities and the poor face higher levels of air pollution than other groups” (Pinderhughes 1996).

Are Logan Police Officers Equipped To Deal With Domestic Disturbances Effectively, Jaden Baugh

Student Research Symposium

If officers do not have proper training to deal with domestic violence, then they become ineffective tools to help the public. We as the public need officers to keep the peace but if there is improper training they are ineffective

Martha Stewart's Enduring Legacy: A Social Media Case Study, Holly Asay

Student Research Symposium

Martha Stewart gained fame in the 1990s and, at 83 years old, remained culturally relevant on her personal Instagram account. Despite early criticism, she had 2.6M followers and high engagement in 2025.

The Digital Dairy Diary: Exploring The Emotional Responses Of Utah Social Media Users To Dairy Content, Patryce Eldredge

Student Research Symposium

Social media is powerful in distributing information and helping society to develop perceptions and sentiments. Social media can be a useful tool in community agriculture. However, without an understanding of the emotions held by social media users concerning the dairy content on social media, ag educators can’t effectively use social media as an educational tool.

Sizzling Success: The Impact Of Wendy's Twitter Roast Campaign, Bryan Mortensen

Student Research Symposium

Introduction

The Wendy’s Roast Me social media campaign created massive engagement, increased brand awareness, and improved brand reception. The reason that I choose to analyze this campaign is because I wanted to read more Wendy’s roasts.

The social media platform that I have chosen to analyze is TikTok, however I did do some research on Twitter as well in order to be able to compare their performance.

Today, I am aim to answer three questions:

• How did TikTok compare to Twitter?
• What made this campaign so successful?
• Can we apply anything from this campaign to others

Child Protective Services Accountability And Reform: The Role Of Judicial Oversight, Caseworker Training, And Systemic Failures In Protecting Vulnerable Children, Amiah Kuykendall

Student Research Symposium

Introduction

What is the purpose of this project?

▪ Investigate systemic failures

o Research question:

▪ How does judicial oversight influence CPS caseworker accountability in child abuse cases, and what legal measures can be taken to ensure policy enforcement?

Unveiling The Success: Analyzing The Social Media Marketing Of Hailey Bieber's Rhode Skin 'Lip Shape' Campaign, Kensington Clements

Student Research Symposium

For this project, I’m looking at Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Skin Lip Shape campaign and how it was marketed on social media. I decided to focus on Instagram because Hailey is the most active there.

How Does Social Media Influence Gen Z'S Perception Of American Politics?, Payden Dalley

Student Research Symposium

This study examines whether social media influences Gen Z voters depending on which app they use and their political affiliation. Specifically, it explores how social media platforms shape perceptions of the American political system by analyzing survey responses from Utah State University students regarding the most recent election. Understanding this influence is crucial, as social media plays a central role in shaping political information, particularly for young voters. The findings will help determine whether social media can be used in future elections and which platforms are the most reliable for each party. Given the limited research on the role of …

Social Media Health Campaign: Combating Rsv In Infants Through Education And Advocacy, Kyndie Jorgensen

Student Research Symposium

Education and awareness surrounding RSV has made people more aware of how it is spread and what it is. Less communication campaign work has been done to help people understand the symptoms of RSV in healthy adults who may pass it to infants and to support parents in advocating for their child's safety.

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.

From Vulnerabilities And Concern To Action: How Perceived Climate Vulnerabilities And Concern For The Great Salt Lake Desiccation Shape Utahns’ Migration Intention, Mufti Nadimul Quamar Ahmed

Student Research Symposium

No abstract provided.

Pinkwashing Palestine: Exploring The Perceptions Of Utah College Students, Addison Fish

Student Research Symposium

The United States' role in the escalation of the Israeli occupation of Palestine has become a subject of heated political debate, especially on college campuses.

• This project investigates college students’ perceptions of pinkwashing and Israel

• Aims to understand how their perceptions affect their stance on the occupation

• Goal is to provide insight into how we can understand and critically engage with pinkwashing narratives and support Utah-local advocacy movements, as well as broader political campaigns in the U.S

Religious Trauma And Young Adults: What Is Their Perspective?, Ethan Lefevre

Student Research Symposium

How does religious trauma influence young adults' perspectives on organized religion and spirituality?

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.

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.

Anthropological Perspectives Of The Relationship Between Landscape And Human Health In The Neo-Assyrian Empire, Sydnee Jensen

Student Research Symposium

Drought can directly impact human health through agriculture. In the distant past, human health data is limited, however we can use studying agricultural data to gain insight into the impacts of drought on human health. This study focuses on phytoliths from animal diets in to shed light on human health during the Assyrian Empire (911 – 609 BCE), an agrarian empire that declined during an arid period.

Effects Of Cbt For Anxiety On Sleep Quality (A Proposed Study), Brin Bement

Student Research Symposium

Good sleep has consistently been associated with good mental and physical health, yet nearly 1 in 5 Americans report sleep disturbances. Sleep-related problems (SRPs) are highly comorbid with anxiety, and the two variables have a bidirectional relationship.

Cse1, Cse2, Fredholm, Anwar Shaikh Phd

Archives of Anwar Shaikh

This collection includes:

• Laski, K. (1981). Review of Essays on the theory of joint production by L. L. Pasinetti. Journal of Economic Literature, 19(4), 1579–1581.

• A JSTOR information page for the Laski book review (December 1981)

• A letter from Ann Newton requesting a referee report for a paper (July 9, 2007)

• A blank referee's report form (Ms. no: 2475) from the Cambridge Journal of Economics

• The unpublished paper "The weakness of the empirical labour theory of value: Evidence from the supply and use tables of the Greek economy" by Theodore Mariolis and George …

Navigating Modernity: Political And Economic Shifts In The Nineteenth Cenutry, Austin Delsontro, Andrew Cox

Chronicles: Journal Of History

No abstract provided.

Reading Assessment For English Language Learners, Natalli Hull

Student Research Symposium

“When Stars Are Scattered” by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed

The book follows Omar and his nonverbal, epileptic younger brother, Hassan, as they navigate life in the Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya, focusing on their daily struggles, the importance of education, and the hope for a better future.

How Has Lgbtq+ Representation In Media Influenced The Perceptions And Identities Among Both Lgbtq+ And Non-Lgbtq+ Individuals Ages 18-24?, Miki Beckstrom

Student Research Symposium

The modern era has allowed for a new age of storytelling. As our society continues to diversify, the question we must ask ourselves, how is the media we consume reflective of our society? Internet discourse surrounding representation of race, sexuality, and gender have continued to infiltrate our community and be a topic of contention. This study hopes to explore both the positive and adverse effects that LGBTQ+ representation in media can have.

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 …

How Do The Implications Of A Juvenile's Surroundings Genuinely Affect Them And Their Upbringing?, Ramon Ramirez

Student Research Symposium

Traditional theories assume that socioeconomic status and residential mobility in a neighborhood are linked to criminal behavior, but the findings showed that variations in ethnic composition didn’t have a significant effect.

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

Digital Audience: The Bystander Effect On Social Media, Riley Carlisle

Student Research Symposium

In the United States, cyberbullying is a massive problem that shows no sign of slowing down. - Cyberbullying effects 46% of teens aged 13-17 (Vogels, 2022)

- We are more connected than ever before

- Cyberbullying will only increase as we become more connected over social media