b'Exploring the Relationship Between Perceived Childhood Popularity and Social Confidence in AdulthoodEmily N. DenbySponsor: Dr. Chia-Ling HoThere has been a rise in social anxiety and lack of self-esteem in American adults during recent times. This study seeks to explore this phenomenon by examining peoples childhood experiences, specifically the relationships between their perceived popularity during ones childhood and their self-confidence during adulthood. Individuals were surveyed via convenience sampling to self-report information relating to their perceived popularity in childhood, current confidence, and belief in social capability using a 7-point Likert-type scale. The study found a weak positive relationship between perceived popularity and later confidence, affirmed that self-esteem and social confidence are intertwined, and discovered an unexpectedly low correlation between ones perceived popularity and social confidence. These findings contradict previous studies that suggested popularity led to weak self-esteem and social confidence. The results suggest a much smaller impact of childhood popularity on adulthood than initially thought.Student Success and the Use of Distance Learning ToolsAriel M FortsonSponsor: Dr. Chialing HoEnsuring that students have the equal opportunity to succeed in distance learning compared to traditional in-person classes is important. This study investigated how the use of different online platforms in distance learning is related to student success. A web-based survey was administered to find out students opinions about their use of remote learning tools. Surprisingly, the findings showed a weak correlation between watching recorded lecturers and information retention. The study also looked at participants opinions about livestreaming. 27'