Research Showcase
2023 Presentations
Rachel Naegele (MS): Web Accessibility Compliance in GoodRX.com
Shannon Hofer-Pottala (MS): Approaches to Data Visualization in Technical Communication: A Systematic Literature Review
Olivia Trout (BS): Expanding TWC Into UX: Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration Between UX Writers and Designers
Emily Gresbrink (PhD): Doing Crises Better Together: A Collaborative Case Study Investigating Student Responses to University COVID-19 Digital Risk Communications
Michaela Reardon (MS): What Outcomes are Important to Scoliosis Brace Wearers?
Shane Rose (MS): Leveraging Subject-Matter Expertise in an Extended Buyer Journey
Parker Gangl (BS): Working Towards Accessible Design
Grant Elgersma (MS): Structured Content Actor Networks in Organizations
Asmita Ghimire (PhD): Transnational Research in Technical Communication
Diego Juarez (BS): Know Your Cannabinoid: The Development and Usability Testing of a Public Interest Website
Dimitri Persaud (BS): Project TechBack: A Usability Study on Empowering Users
2022 Presentations
You can watch the 2022 playlist, or check out the individual videos below.
BS in Technical Writing and Communication Students
Title: Safety Protocol and Guidelines for the 8 Major Food Allergens
My name is Jacob Huibregtse and I'm a Technical Writing and Communication major in the information technology and design sub plan. I am also completing a Leadership minor. My project involved creating a set of allergy safety infographics and completing a usability test to determine the effectiveness for specific groups of people. Watch Jacob's presentation video.
Title: Karmel Center Navigation & Directory
My name is Amal Kayse, I will be graduating this May with a Technical Writing and Communications BS degree. I’m interested in usability and design with a focus on UI. I have trained in UX as a field through internships along with marketing and project management. I recently completed a project where I built a navigation system and website for a large ethno-centric shopping center within the Twin Cities. Watch Amal's video presentation.
Title: UX Design and Usability Test on a Online Civic Engagement Tool
I am a graphic designer who will soon graduate from the University of Minnesota's Technical Writing and Communications program with a BS. My background in graphic design, combined with my recent education in technical communication, has exposed me to the UX field, where I'm seeking to position myself as a UX designer and researcher. View Holly's video presentation.
Title: The failures of fixing a broken heart: a case study of regulatory risk and benefit communication in the timeline of the FDA recall of Medtronic’s Sprint Fidelis Cardiac Defibrillator leads
Title: Non-profit improved web design
My name is Gabriella Wenisch and I am in the process of finishing my senior year at the University of Minnesota Twin-Cities. I started as a sociology major but after reading about the Technical Writing and Communication program I decided to add another degree. Since then, I have learned so much and I never would have dreamed I would be designing and submitting a website for my senior capstone project. View Gabriella's video presentation.
MS in Scientific and Technical Communication Students
Title: Improving Oncology Clinical Trial Informed Consent Forms: Insights from Research Nurses
My name is Sandra Dekoum and I’m in the MS in Scientific & Technical Communication program. I’m employed as a Protocol Writer within the Masonic Cancer Center and was a Regulatory Specialist prior to that. In my spare time, I enjoy the outdoors with my family, play tennis, and do yoga. Watch Sandra's video presentation.
Title: COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Pregnant Women
My name is Farrah Khan, I am a graduate student in my final semester working towards a M.S. in Scientific and Technical Communication. I studied Biology as an undergraduate student and wanted to merge the two disciplines of interest, science and writing, for a career in technical or medical writing. View Farrah's video presentation.
Title: DITA in Complex Industries: Managing the Divide between Theory and Practice
I'm Joe Molohon. I'll be obtaining my MS in Scientific and Technical Communication this spring. In addition to my classwork, I work as a technical writer at 3M. My research interests primarily center around content management and usability. Fun fact: I'm a blue belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu. Watch Joe's video presentation.
Title: ICD 11: Its Evolution and Its Impact on Healthcare Providers and Analysts
Cara Stromback, M.S. Scientific and Technical Communication. My B.A. is in political science and my second language is Mandarin. I'm excited to for a career change in technical communication. Outside of studying, I enjoy alpine skiing and boxing. View Cara's video presentation.
Title: Evolution Before Our Eyes: UX Design Research & its Implications Toward Social Networking Sites
First-Year Writing Students
Title: Poisonous Flowers and the Things We Create
Faculty & Staff
Title: Visualizing collaborative writing
I’ve had a rewarding career in writing instruction. I get to design collaborative writing projects for students of advanced professional and technical communication. Over the years, I’ve been experimenting with visualizations of writing for instructional purposes so will use this opportunity to show a design based on fractals. Watch Joe's video presentation.