Our research study looks at the role of EA Sports College Football 25, and its role on college campuses. Football grounds many college campuses, communities, athletes, and fans in college life, and can create a sense of belonging or barriers to belonging for students, athletes, and community members. We look at the recently re-released game by Electronic Arts to explore the role of this video game on students, students’ relationships to college football, and a sense of belonging or community.
UW Center for Leadership in Athletics
Undergraduate Research Opportunity at the University of Washington
About the Researchers:
Regena Pauketat, Research Lead, is a Ph.D. candidate in the College of Education at the University of Washington, where her research explores the intersections of athletics, leadership, and educational policy. At the Center, she collaborates with Dr. Jennifer Hoffman, contributing to undergraduate instruction and research initiatives focused on athletics and leadership in higher education. Her work pays particular attention to topics such as esports, gender, and the collegiate environment. Regena holds a B.S. in Media Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, an M.A. in Film Studies from the University of Southern California, and an M.A. in Secondary Education from the University of New Mexico.
Jennifer Hoffman, Ph.D., Research Co-Lead, is a Professor in the College of Education at the University of Washington. Her research centers on leadership and decision-making within intercollegiate athletics. Dr. Hoffman teaches in the Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership (IAL) M.Ed. program and mentors students on their academic projects. Her biography and a list of publications can be found on the UW College of Education Faculty website. She earned her undergraduate degree from Washington State University, a master’s degree from Seattle University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Washington.