EU Comm Studies presents at PCA
Three Eastern University Communication students—Lily Bertolet, Annika Pickard, and Grace Nealy—presented their research at the 84th annual Pennsylvania Communication Association (PCA) conference, held on September 27-28, 2024, at Penn State Schuylkill. Each student was selected by PCA scholars to highlight their research on a range of communication topics: Bertolet explored the impacts of technology use in the classroom; Nealy examined how public figures use nonverbal communication to shape public opinion; and Pickard shared her paper titled “Don’t Pet My Sister,” addressing social boundaries.
Their presentations were the culmination of months of preparation with their professors and mentors, Dr. Morgan and Dr. Hennessey-Booth, who guided them through the research and revision processes. Representing Eastern at this event, the students contributed to discussions in each field and connected with other communication scholars across Pennsylvania.
This story follows Lily Bertolet’s journey to publication.
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