From left to right: Carol Rosenthal, Michele Papakie-McCoy, Nicole Blessing, Mary Sirianni, Katie Morgan, Kelly Swanlek
Congratulations to two Journalism majors whose work was recognized at IUP’s 2009 Undergraduate Scholars Forum on April 7.
Tara Friedl, a senior from Moon Township, earned an Outstanding Paper Presentation award for her research about the gender bias in media broadcasting.
Jessica Brown, a sophomore from Vintondale, earned an Honorable Mention for her research about organizations using Facebook as a public relations tool.
Eleven other students from Dr. Papakie-McCoy's JRNL 481 PR Research class participted in the forum. Five students presented papers, and six students presented posters.
Tara Friedl (left), a senior from Moon Township, earned an Outstanding Paper Presentation award for her research about the gender bias in media broadcasting.
Shannon George (right) presented her paper about violence in hockey giving the sport a bad reputation.
Rae Burger (left) presented her paper about how presidential speeches influence public approval ratings.
Jessica Brown (right), a sophomore from Vintondale, earned an Honorable Mention for her research on how Facebook can be used as a public relations tool.
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Nicole Blessing (left) presented her paper about marketing medications in the health care field.
Mary Sirianni (right) presented her paper about support for veterans at IUP.
Stephanie Falcone presented her poster on medical tourism.
Josie Grimes (left) presented her poster on media convergence.
Maria Ferry (right) presented her poster on student-run businesses.
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Katie Morgan presented her poster about healthcare public relations.
Carol Rosenthal presented her poster about adoption.
Nicole Roser presented her poster on recycling.
Kelly Swanlek (picture top of page) presented her paper about women in journalism.
Photos by Michele Papakie-McCoy
