Five students representing Ashland University and the
Department of Communication Studies in the brightest lights as they shared
their research to faculty members and students at the Ohio Communication
Association held at Kent State University. Over 175 scholars gathered at the annual conference to exchange ideas and research findings.
Senior Megan Wise spoke on a panel about her research
uncovering the multiple facets of the Interpersonal Deception Theory and she
thoroughly enjoyed her experience. “I had a great time presenting at OCA. It
was a great experience to share my research at a conference and talk with
professors from around the state,” said Wise.
Students also presented their public relations research on
specific health topics during a poster session at the conference.
Sophomore
Stephany Elgin spoke with the judges about her plan to increase the
participation of organ donations. “I was happy to represent Ashland University
at the conference and I enjoyed presenting my research to those who were
interested, “ said Elgin. 
Senior Ashley VanGilder and Junior Chris Manthey
explained their research to expand participation and membership at the Ashland
YMCA. “It was good experience to present to others our project that we worked
so hard on” said Manthey.
Lastly, senior Christina Miadich presented her research on
the importance of Alzheimer’s patient caregivers in today’s society. “I was
happy to be a part of such a great experience. OCA was the first conference I
presented at and I was grateful to be given the opportunity to do so, “said
Miadich. Miadich also won first prize for her poster research: “Winning the
award of top student poster was a great honor and I was proud to represent
Ashland University at OCA.”
The conference proved to be a great experience for all who
presented and attended, and students were exposed to new aspects of
communication and gained confidence as scholars in the communication field.
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