Tuesday, September 9, 2025

The Big Impact Project Selection and Presentation Schedule: 11:00 a.m. Section - Fall 2025 Semester

BIG IMPACT PROJECTS


LIST OF STUDENT GROUPS AND THEIR CHOSEN TOPICS


Clark Park Revive and Thrive Project

Students:

  • Micah Douglas 
  • Christopher Johnson 
  • Eden Messa


Tangi Humane Society's Social Media

    Students:

    • Leniece Fortenberry
    • Chase Herrington 
    • Ben Herumin
    • Sydney Johnson


    Blooming Again with Yellow Van Farms

    Students:
    • Marianna Riso
    • Anne-Marie Ross 
    • Sophia Ruffino 
    • Haley Wattingny


    Streetside Market 

    Students:
      • Ethan Berget
      • Giovanni Licciardi
      • Julianna Stephens


      God's Storehouse

      Students:
        • Jalyn Bickhim
        • Ella Dupont
        • Georgia Gemmell 
        • Jenna Lemoine


        Baker Farms
        Students:
            • Randall Baker
            • Chris Boone
            • Joey Hosni 
            • Emma Marengo 
            • Gentry Seal

            Solomon Episcopal Center Social Media
            Students:
            • Brianna Dufrene
            • Sarah Gil
            • Mariela Salgado
            • Madison Smith

            Seven Brew
            Students:
              • Kevin Cline
              • Mingo Gutierrez
              • Jacob King


              University Bookstore
              Students:
                  • Tristan Bagley


                  Batts Tax Service
                  Students:

                  • Nick Batts
                  • Evan Cochran
                  • Daniel Palmer
                  • Ashleigh Traylor


                  PRESENTATION SCHEDULE

                  Big Impact Project Presentations will be at class time on Tuesday, December 2nd and Thursday, December 4th, as well as the class' designated final exam time on Tuesday, December 9th, from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Here is the presentation schedule:


                  Tuesday, December 2nd

                  (1) Presenting Group (Picked Date): 
                  Blooming Again with Yellow Van Farms

                  Students:
                  • Marianna Riso
                  • Anne-Marie Ross 
                  • Sophia Ruffino 
                  • Haley Wattingny

                  (2) Presenting Group (Picked Date): 

                  Tangi Humane Society's Social Media

                    Students:

                    • Leniece Fortenberry
                    • Chase Herrington 
                    • Ben Herumin
                    • Sydney Johnson

                    (3) Presenting Group (Assigned Date):  
                    Seven Brew
                    Students:
                      • Kevin Cline
                      • Mingo Gutierrez
                      • Jacob King

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                      Thursday, December 4th

                      (4) Presenting Group (Picked Date): 
                      Streetside Market 

                      Students:
                        • Ethan Berget
                        • Giovanni Licciardi
                        • Julianna Stephens
                        (5) Presenting Group (Picked Date): 

                        Clark Park Revive and Thrive Project

                        Students:

                        • Micah Douglas 
                        • Christopher Johnson 
                        • Eden Messa

                        (6) Presenting Group (Picked Date): 

                        God's Storehouse

                        Students:
                          • Jalyn Bickhim
                          • Ella Dupont
                          • Georgia Gemmell 
                          • Jenna Lemoine

                          +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

                          Tuesday, December 9th (during the class’s final exam period)

                          (7) Presenting Group (Assigned Date):  
                          Batts Tax Service
                          Students:

                          • Nick Batts
                          • Evan Cochran
                          • Daniel Palmer
                          • Ashleigh Traylor
                          (8) Presenting Group (Assigned Date):  
                          Baker Farms
                          Students:
                              • Randall Baker
                              • Chris Boone
                              • Joey Hosni 
                              • Emma Marengo 
                              • Gentry Seal
                              (9) Presenting Group (Assigned Date):  
                              University Bookstore
                              Students:
                                  • Tristan Bagley
                                  (10) Presenting Group (Assigned Date):   
                                  Solomon Episcopal Center Social Media
                                  Students:
                                  • Brianna Dufrene
                                  • Sarah Gil
                                  • Mariela Salgado
                                  • Madison Smith
                                  +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

                                  Please be at least 5 minutes early for class on your chosen presentation day to allow for set-up and such. Good luck!




                                  Monday, November 4, 2024

                                  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