Liberal Arts Majors: Criminology, Labor and Employment Relations/Labor and Human Resources
Hometown: Honey Brook, Pennsylvania
Experience Time: Fall 2022

Give us a brief summary of your experience?

I am using the funding to participate in research in the field of Labor and Human Resources. The research is part of my undergraduate thesis. The working title of my thesis is " Unmet Diversity and Inclusion Expectations in the Workplace". More specifically, I am assessing whether or not employees' needs have been met or unmet in regard to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within their organization.

How did this experience impact you academically?

This research experience is allowing me to dive deeply into a very relevant topic in my field. It is also contributing to my undergraduate thesis requirements.

"This research experience is allowing me to dive deeply into a very relevant topic in my field."

How will this experience impact your career goals?

I will take the conclusions I gather from my research/completing my thesis and apply them to my HR role daily, as diversity, equity, and inclusion is crucial to impactful Human Resources.

How has the College of the Liberal Arts helped you to find and/or succeed in this experience (e.g., adviser, faculty, staff, enrichment funds, etc.)?

The College of the Liberal Arts has helped me succeed in this experience as they have equipped me with the necessary tools to approach and conduct research.