By Ambra Jeanson
Lambda Pi Eta (LPH), the communication honor society, is still growing with new energy and new members who experienced a busy spring semester preparing for its annual research forum during COM Week.
From left, Grace Walker, LPH Adviser Dr. Ryan Hurley, Lee Velez, Rachel Mintel, Taylor Trent and Mally Dietrich
On March 29, Dr. Emily Winderman, assistant professor, hosted the LPH Research Forum panel during which students shared their research. Presenters included:
— Lee Velez: Television News Consumption and Opinion on Blame for the 2015 Baltimore Riots
— Taylor Trent & Grace Walker: Black and White: The Impact of Race and Digital Media Exposure on Public Perceptions of Law Enforcement
— Mally Dietrich: Welcome to Summoner’s Rift: A Look at Spatial and Temporal Effects on Diversity within NC State’s Collegiate League of Legends Club
This semester LPH also focused on building its brand on campus by showcasing the many opportunities for growth LPH provides its members.
LPH encourages its members to connect with their professors, conduct undergraduate research, and join community service events. This society also helps members gain an array of skills to help them on their job hunt.
LPH President Danielle Schmidt said, “As clichéd as it is, hard work really does pay off! We’ve helped double our member base and our leadership has developed a stronger constitution for our chapter. I am so happy to have been a part of LPH and contribute to its growth.”
LPH was founded in 1985 at the University of Arkansas and became a part of the National Communication Association in 1988. The NC State chapter is the second chapter (Beta) in the nation. A student must be invited to join the society and must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA and at least a 3.25 GPA for all communication courses.