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Hunger Hacker: An Exploration of Neural Networks for Food Preference Prediction

Name: Joseph Henry Major: Computer Science Minor: Communication Studies Advisor: Drew Guarnera; Thomas Montelione (second reader) This study explores what makes up neural networks and the subsequent […]

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Queering NLP: A Non-Heteronormative Approach to Quantifying and Investigating Sentiment Bias against LGBTQ+ Identities in Word Embeddings

Name: Bang Nguyen Major: Computer Science Minor: Statistical & Data Sciences and Communication Studies Advisor: Professor Kowshik Bhowmik; Professor Thomas Montelione (second reader) To view Bang’s Independent Study, […]

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Sweeney Todd: Adaptation Across Media & Time

Name: Jack Williams Major: Communication Studies Minors: Music and Global Media & Digital Studies Advisors: Dr. Oscar Mejia and Dr. Ahmet Atay The character of Sweeney Todd has […]

Elijah Miller

Feelin’ Groovy: A Visual Rebranding of Radio Corporation of America Records

Name: Elijah Miller Major: Communication Studies Minor: Global Media and Digital Studies Advisor: Ahmet Atay Second Reader: Nii Nikoi In this project, I explored […]

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Learning in Virtual and In-Person Elementary Classrooms: Elementary Teachers Experiences with Virtual Classrooms and their Immediacy Strategies

Name: Katie Thompson Majors: Communication Studies, Early Childhood Education with Licensure Advisors: Zhenyu Tian, Megan Wereley The COVID-19 pandemic created a shift from in-person […]

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“Orange Is the New Mistreatment?”: An Analysis of Knowledge and Perceptions of Incarcerated Women and their Mistreatment Through (Non)Viewing of Orange Is the New Black

Name: Nikki Marie Elizabeth Hoseus Majors: Communication Studies, Sociology Advisor: Dr. Denise Bostdorff and Dr. Setsuko Matsuzawa How are incarcerated women mistreated in the […]

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INSIDE OF INFLUENCERS: An analysis and framework of social media influencers’ self-branding practices

Name: Alison Lindsey-Noble Major: Communication Studies Minor: Global Media & Digital Studies This study aimed to understand the practices social media influencers (SMIs) use to create […]

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Exploring the Name, Image and Likeness Legislation Within Collegiate Athletics

Name: Hamilton Johnson Major: Communication Studies Advisor: Nii Nikoi The newly passed Name, Image, and Likeness legislation allows collegiate athletes to benefit financially off of themselves while […]

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Women of Appalachia: Common Ground, Different Matriarch

Name: Cecelia Bagnoli Majors: Communication Studies and Environmental Studies Advisor: Dr. Oscar Mejía The purpose of my Independent Study was to create a podcast, which you […]

“TIME 4 CHANGE” A Lyrical Analysis of Conscious Rap Songs During The Black Lives Matter Era

Name: Kea’Shaun Phillips Major: Communication Studies Advisor: Denise Bostdorff My independent study is a lyrical analysis of conscious rap songs and their correlation with […]

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Denise Bostdorff featured on BBC’s The Forum for expertise on Truman Doctrine

Denise Bostdorff, professor of communication studies at The College of Wooster, served as a featured guest on The Forum, the flagship discussion program of […]

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Dewald Student Recognition Celebration honors students’ academic accomplishments

On Thursday night (March 3), students gathered in Gault Recital Hall in Scheide Music Center for the annual Dewald Student Recognition celebration to receive […]

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Wooster alumnus DIXSON nominated for Oscar with Beyoncé

College of Wooster alumnus Darius Scott Dixson ’13, “DIXSON,” as he’s now known as a musical artist, received an Oscar nomination in the Best […]

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Wooster’s Communication Studies Department recognized as best in the US

The College of Wooster Department of Communication Studies has received the prestigious 2021 Rex Mix Program of Excellence Award from the National Communication Association […]

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Three Wooster students present papers at online communications conference

Three students from The College of Wooster recently presented papers at an undergraduate online communication conference hosted by Ball State University. Sam Caley ’23, […]

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Bang Nguyen ’22 presents at oSTEM conference, competes in hackathon

Bang Nguyen ’22, a Computer Science major with a minor in Data Science & Communication Studies at The College of Wooster, recently presented his […]

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Communication studies major discovers new career interests

Through her APEX Fellowship at the United Planning Organization, Hannah Nguyen ’22 was able to combine her interests in education policy and communication studies. She discovered the opportunity through a College of Wooster alumni and the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium […]

Hannah Nguyen

APEX Fellowship | Hannah Nguyen

Major: Communication Studies Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Brooke Krause As an intern at United Planning Organization, I conducted research on […]

Noah Olson

APEX Fellowship | Noah Olson

Major: Communication Studies (Physical Education minor) Class Year: 2023 Pronouns: He/Him/His Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jennifer Ison As a member of the Akron RuberDucks ProDUCKtion […]

Truong Nguyen

APEX Fellowship | Truong Nguyen

Majors: Communication Studies, Environmental Studies Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: He/Him/His Faculty Mentor: Carly Eppler I worked as a Human Resource Intern at Techcombank in […]