Trendwatching Project Selection and Discussion Schedule: 2:00 p.m. Section - Spring 2025 Semester

 

Students-Topics

+ Lucy Allen, Abigail Bravata, Paige Gaubert, and Maci Scivicque: Negative Impacts of Fast Food

+ Jasmine Bell: Eating Organic/Natural Foods

+ Bree Bollinger, Holden Merritt, Matthew Rowley: AI in Travel Planning

+ Katie Cooper: The Evolution of Criminal Profiling and Forensic Science

+ Destini Davis, Sydnie Sims, and Paola Schexnayder: Gut Health

+ Tyler Dimaggio: Medical Marijuana

+ Natalie Edmonston: Pets Over Kids

+ Raniya Fernandez: The Rise of Conscious Eating

+ Kylee Gardiner and Jennifer Wall: Wearable Technology

+ Mallory Harrell, Mattie Reed, Grace Robinson, and Kaleigh Wood: Artificial Intelligence in the Workforce

+ Brynn Henry - The Impact of Graphic Design on Consumer Behavior 

+ Keenan Keiser: Financial Nihilism

+ Aidan Koren and Lucas Puissegur: The Current Job Market

+ Brice Landry, Tatum Meyers, Sydney Nester, and Kolbie Woessner: Alcohol Trends

+ Sydney Rachel: Decline in the Accounting Profession

+ Ella Sims: Tipping Culture Across the World

+ Rebekah Singleton - Mastermind: Taylor Swift’s Economic Power

+ Jocelyn Stewart: Interracial Couples

+ Landin Vincifora: Opioid/Fentanyl Addiction

+ Seth Bowden: Artificial Intelligence and the Education System

Discussion Schedule

Day 1: Tuesday, April 29th

+ Lucy Allen, Abigail Bravata, Paige Gaubert, and Maci Scivicque: Negative Impacts of Fast Food

+ Jasmine Bell: Eating Organic/Natural Foods

+ Destini Davis, Sydnie Sims, and Paola Schexnayder: Gut Health

+ Raniya Fernandez: The Rise of Conscious Eating

+ Brynn Henry - The Impact of Graphic Design on Consumer Behavior

+ Bree Bollinger, Holden Merritt, Matthew Rowley: AI in Travel Planning 

+ Seth Bowden: Artificial Intelligence and the Education System

+ Rebekah Singleton - Mastermind: Taylor Swift’s Economic Power

Day 2: Thursday, May 1st

+ Natalie Edmonston: Pets Over Kids

+ Jocelyn Stewart: Interracial Couples

+ Kylee Gardiner and Jennifer Wall: Wearable Technology

+ Mallory Harrell, Mattie Reed, Grace Robinson, and Kaleigh Wood: Artificial Intelligence in the Workforce

+ Ella Sims: Tipping Culture Across the World

+ Katie Cooper: The Evolution of Criminal Profiling and Forensic Science

Day 3: Tuesday, May 6th

+ Tyler Dimaggio: Medical Marijuana

+ Brice Landry, Tatum Meyers, Sydney Nester, and Kolbie Woessner: Alcohol Trends

+ Landin Vincifora: Opioid/Fentanyl Addiction

+ Keenan Keiser: Financial Nihilism

+ Aidan Koren and Lucas Puissegur: The Current Job Market

+ Sydney Rachel: Decline in the Accounting Profession

Trendwatching Project Selection and Discussion Schedule: 11:00 a.m. Section - Spring 2025 Semester

 

Students-Topics

+ Kate Anderson, Reagan David, Sarah Lucido and Sarah Stant: The Rise of Quiet Wellness

+ Gabrielle Arnold, Abby Diaville, and Kirstin McGuire: Influence of Tik tok

+ Brett Barrios and Matthew Comeaux: Artificial Intelligence

+ Saniya Batiste: The Rise of Influencer Marketing

+ Hezekiah Chatelain and Ansley Kavanaugh: The Economic Effect of Natural Disasters

+ Kaci Cookmeyer and Kobi Painting: Online Shopping

+ Tiffany Clark: The Tiny House Movement

Kirstin Drozd, James Jefferson, and Scott Wolf: Combustion engines/Combustion vehicles

+ Louis Duffy: Advancements in Medical Devices

+ Cicily Hidalgo and Bailyn Sorensen: The Opioid Crisis

+ Ella Hidalgo, Janelle Parker, and Amanda Rouquette: Mental Health Awareness and the Self-diagnosis Epidemic

+ Ruth Lavalley: Natural/Organic Foods

+ Jason Louviere and Kaden Perrault: Will the Expansion of Digital Currencies Replace Traditional Physical Money

+ Steven Millet: Stakeholder Theory  

+ Madison Moore - The Impact of Sports Betting 

+ Christian Polini-Clements: Virtual Reality 

+ Sophie Recile: Economic Impact of the Era's Tour

+ Sydney Phoenix and Takeveyana Richardson: Influence of Social Media and Consumerism

+ John Bilich: Concert Ticket Price Gouging

Discussion Schedule

Day 1: Tuesday, April 29th

+ Gabrielle Arnold, Abby Diaville, and Kirstin McGuire: Influence of Tik tok

+ Kaci Cookmeyer and Kobi Painting: Online Shopping

+ Madison Moore - The Impact of Sports Betting 

+ Cicily Hidalgo and Bailyn Sorensen: The Opioid Crisis

+ Ella Hidalgo, Janelle Parker, and Amanda Rouquette: Mental Health Awareness and the Self-diagnosis Epidemic

+ Sydney Phoenix and Takeveyana Richardson: Influence of Social Media and Consumerism

Day 2: Thursday, May 1st

+ Brett Barrios and Matthew Comeaux: Artificial Intelligence

+ Christian Polini-Clements: Virtual Reality

+ Jason Louviere and Kaden Perrault: Will the Expansion of Digital Currencies Replace Traditional Physical Money

+ Louis Duffy: Advancements in Medical Devices

+ Ruth Lavalley: Natural/Organic Foods

+ Kate Anderson, Reagan David, Sarah Lucido and Sarah Stant: The Rise of Quiet Wellness

Day 3: Tuesday, May 6th

+ Saniya Batiste: The Rise of Influencer Marketing

+ Hezekiah Chatelain and Ansley Kavanaugh: The Economic Effect of Natural Disasters

+ John Bilich: Concert Ticket Price Gouging

+ Kennedy Griffin and Sophie Recile: Economic Impact of the Era's Tour

+ Tiffany Clark: The Tiny House Movement

+ Steven Millet: Stakeholder Theory  

Fall 2024 - 11:00 a.m. Tuesday-Thursday Management Made Real Presentation Schedule

 

Day 1: Tuesday, October 15th

1. Sierra Ezeff

TOPIC: The Process of Communication

2. Hayden Harms

TOPIC: How Incentives Can Be Used to Help Developmental Issues

3. Cassidy Byars

TOPIC: Using Motivation for Better Time Management and Organization

Day 2: Thursday, October 17th

GUEST SPEAKER

• Dawn Cantrell, Senior Vice President, Health Services Operations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana - CoB Distinguished Alumnus of the Year

• Student Union Theater

Day 3: Tuesday, October 22nd

4. Claire Cordes

TOPIC: How Changing Your Daily Routine Will Increase Motivation

5. Kasey Gottschalk

TOPIC: How to Make Work Feel More Like a Second Home

6. Andrew Leblanc

TOPIC: Teamwork: To Achieve Success in a Team

7. Callie Stansbury

TOPIC: The Future Awaits: Crafting Goals for Tomorrow's Achievement

Day 4: Tuesday, October 29th

8. Jason Becker

TOPIC: Improving Communication in a Modern Doctor's Office

9. Naomi Vang

TOPIC: Friend Group "Work" vs. Friend Team Work

10. Karson Thacker

TOPIC: A Look into McClelland's Needs Theory

11. Arynn White

TOPIC:  Building Intentional Teams: It's Good to be Different

Day 5: Thursday, October 31st

12. Brianna Dufrene

TOPIC: Managerial Decision Making in Real Estate

13. Laura Hoffmann

TOPIC: Why Motivation is Important to Improve Results in School

14. Seth Goll

TOPIC: Revitalizing Teams: A Transformational Approach to Engagement

15. Austin Andrews

TOPIC: Engagement, An Overlooked, But Essential Skill

Day 6: Tuesday, November 5th

16. Sophia Ruffino

TOPIC: How Having a Team Structure Can Help Promote a Healthy Atmosphere for the Family I Nanny For

17. Anne-Marie Ross

TOPIC: Leadership and Excellence in Retail Management

18. Madison Hogan

TOPIC: Why We Study Management

19. Elizabeth Beregi

TOPIC: Growth in the Workplace: My Personal Experience in Employee Development

Day 7: Thursday, November 7th

20. Jenae Adams

TOPIC: Non-verbal Communication in the Workplace

21. Ashton Vining

TOPIC: Communication Makes a Difference

22. Parker Perrilloux

TOPIC: Leadership and Brotherhood: Strengthening the Legacy of Kappa Sigma

23. Carson Robb

TOPIC: The Secret to Leading Successfully is Found in Intentional Listening

Day 8: Thursday, November 14th

24. Caleb Romain

TOPIC: How to Start and Stay Motivated in a Workout Journey

25. Kyle Robinson

TOPIC: No Days Off: The Stigma of Expectancy

26. Theresa Dries

TOPIC: HR and the Homefront

27. Mallory Frizell

TOPIC: "You Know What They Say, You Learn Something Every Day!"

Day 9: Tuesday, November 19th

28. Blaine Jarrell

TOPIC: 

29. Logan Pierre

TOPIC: Becoming a Leader

30. Zora Williams

TOPIC: Appropriate Workplace Conversations

31. Hayley Perez

TOPIC: 

Day 10: Thursday, November 21st

32. Luke Barrios

TOPIC: Leading in Mardi Gras

33. Nathaniel Le

TOPIC: Defensive versus Non-Defensive Communication in Family Business

34. Joey Hosni

TOPIC: Using Strategic Thinking in Soccer

35. XXX

TOPIC: 

Makeup Day: Tuesday, December 3rd

1. XXX

TOPIC: 

Fall 2024 - 8:00 a.m. Tuesday-Thursday Management Made Real Presentation Schedule

 Day 1: Tuesday, October 15th

1. Randall Gohn

TOPIC: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility

2. Cody Campbell

TOPIC: Effects of Multinational Corporations Globally

3. Micah Miller

TOPIC: The Importance of Good Leadership

Day 2: Thursday, October 17th

4. Ethan Berget

TOPIC: Transformational Leadership in Action

5. Krisha Patel

TOPIC: Management vs. Leadership in Everyday Lifestyle

6. Abigail Wilson

TOPIC: Employee Motivation in Human Resource Management

7. Olivia Martin

TOPIC: The Importance of Team Development in Child Care

Day 3: Tuesday, October 22nd

8. Jacob Delaughter

TOPIC: The Essential Importance and Benefits of Motivation

9. Caroline Robichaux

TOPIC: TeamWork Makes the Dream Work!

10. Nim Curry

TOPIC: Students Use of Teamwork During Group Projects

11. Jacob Prevost

TOPIC: Leading and Budgeting the Fraternity

Day 4: Tuesday, October 29th

12. Dakota Guitreau

TOPIC: Ridding the Fire Service of Toxic Leadership

13. Kelsie Raley

TOPIC: Changing Behaviors Towards Barriers in Business

14. Tori McLaughlin

TOPIC: TheImportance of Good Communication in the Workplace

Day 5: Thursday, October 31st

15. Shannon Bell

TOPIC: Getting the Job Done When No One is Watching

16. Carmella Tranchina

TOPIC: The Benefits of Goal Setting in Your Daily Life

17. Jimmie Johnson

TOPIC: A Look into How Team Attributes and Types Mold a Team

 

Day 6: Tuesday, November 5th

18. Kory Gennaro Gerbitz

TOPIC: Quality of Life

19. Carrington Wynn

TOPIC: Surviving and Thriving: Innovation in the Changing Industry Life Cycle

20. Victoria Scott

TOPIC: Power of Presence: Thriving as a Young Black Voice in Office

21. Molly Baker

TOPIC: Teaching Teamwork in Sorority Life

Day 7: Thursday, November 7th

22. Baylee McDaniel

TOPIC: Teamwork in the Workplace

23. Malisa Marsh

TOPIC: The Secret Ingredient: Communication in Restaurants

24. Gage Landry

TOPIC: Business Control in Lawn Care

Day 8: Thursday, November 14th

25. Emma Dartlon

TOPIC: Small Business Innovation: Promoting Consumer Choice and Sustainability

26. Seth Coleman

TOPIC: Applying Environmental Analysis on Technological Advancements in the Modern Age

27. McKae Dupuy

TOPIC: The Pros and Cons of Globalization and Trade Pacts

Day 9: Tuesday, November 19th

28. Kelly King

TOPIC: Kelly Transforms Her Kiddies at St. Joseph's

29. Elizabeth Bode

TOPIC: Nonverbal Communications: Enhancing Professional Interactions and Feedback

30. Aubrey O'Rourke

TOPIC: Management vs. Leadership in the Restaurant Workplace

31. Paisley Bercegeay

TOPIC: Are You Really Motivated?

Day 10: Thursday, November 21st

32. Tasia Carter

TOPIC: The Art of Decision-Making

33. Destiney Fortes

TOPIC: 

34. Gracie Roussel

TOPIC: The Benefits of Goal Setting in Everyday Life

35. XXX

TOPIC: 

Makeup Day: Tuesday, December 3rd

1. XXX

TOPIC: