1. The Re-tweets of Victory, the Hashtags of Defeat Open Access Author: Mcmurtry, Scott Thomas Title: The Re-tweets of Victory, the Hashtags of Defeat Area of Honors: Letters, Arts, and Sciences Keywords: LettersArtsand SciencesSportsBaseballSocial MediaStatisticsPittsburghPiratesTechnology File: Download Scott_McMurtry--Honors_Thesis.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Debra Hawhee, Thesis SupervisorDr. Jack L Selzer, Thesis Honors Advisor
2. A Changing Landscape: The State of Local Sports Television in Pennsylvania Open Access Author: Gilliland, John Alexander Title: A Changing Landscape: The State of Local Sports Television in Pennsylvania Area of Honors: Journalism Keywords: PennsylvaniaSportsTelevisionMarketsBroadcast File: Download AlexGilliland.ThesisFINAL-dth1.pdf Thesis Supervisors: John Ambrose Dillon, Thesis SupervisorRobert Dwayne Richards, Thesis Honors Advisor
3. Sports Journalism and the Future: An Ever-changing Field Open Access Author: Petkac, Luke Michael Title: Sports Journalism and the Future: An Ever-changing Field Area of Honors: Journalism Keywords: SportsJournalism File: Download Petkac_Luke_Sports_Journalism_and_the_Future.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Marie Hardin, Thesis SupervisorJohn Philip Sanchez, Thesis Honors Advisor
4. "OFF-THE-FIELD": THE ETHICS OF MEDIA COVERAGE OF ATHLETES' PRIVATE LIVES Open Access Author: Worthy, Ryan Title: "OFF-THE-FIELD": THE ETHICS OF MEDIA COVERAGE OF ATHLETES' PRIVATE LIVES Area of Honors: Journalism Keywords: JournalismSportsSports ReportingTiger Woods File: Download Worthy_Ryan_EthicsMediaAthletePrivacy.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Russell Frank, Thesis SupervisorRussell Frank, Thesis Honors Advisor
5. Analysis of National Football League Sponsorship Statements and Actions Regarding Domestic Violence Scandals, Civil Rights Movements, and Mental Health Awareness Open Access Author: Harris, Megan Title: Analysis of National Football League Sponsorship Statements and Actions Regarding Domestic Violence Scandals, Civil Rights Movements, and Mental Health Awareness Area of Honors: Advertising/Public Relations Keywords: SportsPartnershipBrandNFLSponsorshipBrandsPublic RelationsAdvertisingSports Marketing File: Download Megan_Harris_Final_Thesis_Submission.pdf Thesis Supervisors: John R Affleck, Thesis SupervisorDenise Sevick Bortree, Thesis Honors Advisor
6. NIL: Examining the College Athlete’s ability to profit from their Name, Image, and Likeness through their lens and stories Open Access Author: Noah, Matthew Title: NIL: Examining the College Athlete’s ability to profit from their Name, Image, and Likeness through their lens and stories Area of Honors: Journalism Keywords: NILCollege AthleticsNCAASportsJournalismFootballPenn State AthleticsPenn StateBasketballHockeyGymnasticssoccerTalent AgencySupreme CourtInterviewAdvice File: Download Noah__Thesis_Final_Submission_Document_-Fixed_Title_Page_1.pdf Thesis Supervisors: John R Affleck, Thesis SupervisorJames Ford Risley, Thesis Honors Advisor
7. Money Talks: How Economics Affect Sports Open Access Author: Little, Matthew Title: Money Talks: How Economics Affect Sports Area of Honors: Accounting Keywords: SportsBaseballFootballBasketballHockeyCompetitive AdvantageSuccessPayrollWinning PercentageChampionshipsPenn StateThe Pennsylvania State University File: Download Little_Thesis_Complete.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Samuel Burton Bonsall, IV, Thesis SupervisorSamuel Burton Bonsall, IV, Thesis Honors AdvisorScott Collins, Faculty Reader
8. Effective Communication and Short-Term Decision Makers: Effective Coach Communication Within the Coach/Official Dynamic in Athletic Competition Open Access Author: Lemler, Jake Title: Effective Communication and Short-Term Decision Makers: Effective Coach Communication Within the Coach/Official Dynamic in Athletic Competition Area of Honors: Communication Arts and Sciences Keywords: OfficialCoachSportsCommunicationEffective CommunicationUmpireReferee File: Download Lemler_Thesis_PDF.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Denise Haunani Solomon, Thesis SupervisorMary High, Thesis Honors AdvisorJames Dillard, Thesis Supervisor
9. Beating Vegas By Predicting The 2022 NCAA Mens Division I College Basketball Tournament Using Neural Networks Restricted (Penn State Only) Author: Bixler, Brian Title: Beating Vegas By Predicting The 2022 NCAA Mens Division I College Basketball Tournament Using Neural Networks Area of Honors: Mathematics Keywords: SportsbettingSportsBettingDeep Neural NetworkDNNNCAACollegeBasketballAlgorithmPython File: Login to Download Thesis Supervisors: Jessica Maral Conway, Thesis SupervisorLudmil Tomov Zikatanov, Thesis Honors Advisor